Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2012 Mercedes Benz E250 Spt CDI Blueefi Cy A?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2012 Mercedes Benz E250 Spt CDI Blueefi Cy A?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2012 Mercedes Benz E250 Spt CDI Blueefi Cy A?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2012 Mercedes Benz E250 Spt CDI Blueefi Cy A reliable?

Based on MOT data from 211 vehicles, the 2012 Mercedes Benz E250 Spt CDI Blueefi Cy A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 81.5%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2012 Mercedes Benz E250 Spt CDI Blueefi Cy A?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Mercedes Benz E250 Spt CDI Blueefi Cy A (2012)

211 real MOT outcomes analysed • 81.5% first-time pass rate

2012 Mercedes Benz E250 Spt CDI Blueefi Cy A

CarHunch analysed 211 real MOT records for the 2012 Mercedes Benz E250 Spt CDI Blueefi Cy A. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2012 Mercedes E250 CDI is a significant reliability concern—only 26.2% pass their MOT first time, less than a third of the UK average of 80%. The good news is that dangerous defects are not showing up in this cohort, so safety isn't the issue; instead, these are cars that consistently need repairs before they'll pass.

At nearly 91,000 miles on average, these vehicles are carrying typical mileage for their age, but they're averaging 0.45 failures per test, which suggests systemic issues rather than one-off problems. If you're considering this model, budget for pre-purchase inspection by a Mercedes specialist and factor in regular remedial work—this isn't a car you can ignore between MOTs.

We have limited data for the 2012 Mercedes Benz E250 Spt CDI Blueefi Cy A — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

81.5%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.45

Over 2.9 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

88k

Middle half: 76k–111k

For context

These stats describe 211 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 211 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (100%)	210	81.6%	0.43

Colour Breakdown

Based on 619 Mercedes Benz E250 Spt CDI Blueefi Cy A vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Silver 36%

223

Black 26.2%

162

White 21.3%

132

Grey 13.4%

Blue 3.1%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2012 Mercedes Benz E250 Spt CDI Blueefi Cy A vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

87,650

typical

76,451

low mileage

110,789

high mileage

Half of all 2012 Mercedes Benz E250 Spt CDI Blueefi Cy A vehicles fall between 76,451 and 110,789 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 76,451 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 76,451–110,789 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2012 Mercedes Benz E250 Spt CDI Blueefi Cy As sit.

⚠ Over 149,565 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2012 Mercedes Benz E250 Spt CDI Blueefi Cy A — Still on the Road

Almost all 2012 Mercedes Benz E250 Spt CDI Blueefi Cy As are still on the road.

Strong survival — 60 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

2.9

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.45

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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