2012 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · Y18 SAO
2012 Mercedes-Benz E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 16 May 2012. Recorded mileage 79,578 miles. MOT valid until 09 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,578 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y18 SAO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/12/2025
- 79,578 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y18 SAO 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 (Y18 SAO) between September 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 December 2025 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 (6 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”.
Y18 SAO Mileage History
- 13/09/202266,763 mi
- 24/08/202369,332 mi+2,569 mi
- 18/09/202476,207 mi+6,875 mi
- 04/12/202579,578 mi+3,371 mi
- 10/12/202579,578 mi
Average of roughly 3,952 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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