2012 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · WJ62 AEF
2012 Mercedes-Benz E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 06 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 79,614 miles. MOT expired on 16 Nov 2022.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,614 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WJ62 AEF Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/11/2021
- 79,614 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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WJ62 AEF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz E (WJ62 AEF) between September 2015 and November 2021.
The record contains 8 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 November 2021 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: Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
WJ62 AEF Mileage History
- 30/09/201524,655 mi
- 28/10/201635,258 mi+10,603 mi
- 25/10/201745,096 mi+9,838 mi
- 23/10/201853,538 mi+8,442 mi
- 29/10/201962,850 mi+9,312 mi
- 13/10/202071,013 mi+8,163 mi
- 18/05/202173,772 mi+2,759 mi
- 15/11/202179,613 mi+5,841 mi
- 17/11/202179,614 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 8,962 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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