2012 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · WG12 AFA
2012 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 31 May 2012. Recorded mileage 110,872 miles. MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,872 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WG12 AFA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/09/2026
- 110,872 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WG12 AFA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz E (WG12 AFA) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adv”; “Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be ad”.
WG12 AFA Mileage History
- 01/09/202369,626 mi
- 30/08/202484,378 mi+14,752 mi
- 03/09/202598,557 mi+14,179 mi
- 02/09/2026110,842 mi+12,285 mi
- 19/09/2026110,872 mi+30 mi
Average of roughly 13,523 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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