2012 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · YD62 SYG
2012 Mercedes-Benz E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 144,294 miles. MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,294 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YD62 SYG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/11/2025
- 144,294 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YD62 SYG 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 (YD62 SYG) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
YD62 SYG Mileage History
- 27/11/2023129,243 mi
- 27/11/2023129,244 mi+1 mi
- 27/11/2024136,822 mi+7,578 mi
- 10/11/2025144,294 mi+7,472 mi
- 12/11/2025144,294 mi
Average of roughly 7,679 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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