2012 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · WK12 YGA
2012 Mercedes-Benz E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 25 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 133,764 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Truro
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,764 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WK12 YGA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/01/2026
- 133,764 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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WK12 YGA 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 (WK12 YGA) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
WK12 YGA Mileage History
- 26/01/202387,190 mi
- 22/01/2024110,553 mi+23,363 mi
- 28/01/2025127,359 mi+16,806 mi
- 29/01/2025127,362 mi+3 mi
- 22/01/2026133,764 mi+6,402 mi
Average of roughly 15,578 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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