2012 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · YY12 BYB
2012 Mercedes-Benz E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2012. Recorded mileage 135,536 miles. MOT valid until 03/01/2027. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Beverley / Hull
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,536 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 2143cc
YY12 BYB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2025
- 135,536 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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YY12 BYB Mileage History
- 29/09/2023120,626 mi
- 04/01/2024122,427 mi+1,801 mi
- 19/12/2024129,001 mi+6,574 mi
- 10/12/2025135,526 mi+6,525 mi
- 12/12/2025135,536 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 6,765 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YY12 BYB 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 (YY12 BYB) between September 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 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: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
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