2012 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · XM05 ASH
2012 Mercedes-Benz E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 29 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 118,914 miles. MOT valid until 27 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Personal Export
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,914 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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XM05 ASH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2026
- 118,914 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
XM05 ASH 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 (XM05 ASH) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 May 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: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii”; “Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)”; “Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
XM05 ASH Mileage History
- 02/05/202387,131 mi
- 09/05/202494,162 mi+7,031 mi
- 06/05/2025110,595 mi+16,433 mi
- 16/05/2025110,599 mi+4 mi
- 29/05/2026118,914 mi+8,315 mi
Average of roughly 10,336 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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