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Mercedes-Benz E

Blue · Petrol · 1993 · 2,199 cc

A12 LECMOT history

A12 LEC is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 20 Oct 1993. Its MOT is valid until 28 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 109,147 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Mar 2027
Mileage
109,147 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,018 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A12 LEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
20 Oct 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

A12 LEC was last recorded at 109,147 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 1,385 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,762 miles · 28 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,385 miles
Average per year
2,018 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,147 miles
  • 2025 – 107,762 miles
  • 2024 – 106,736 miles
  • 2023 – 105,746 miles
  • 2022 – 104,994 miles
  • 2021 – 104,171 miles
  • 2020 – 103,628 miles
  • 2019 – 103,113 miles
  • 2018 – 101,748 miles
  • 2017 – 100,896 miles
  • 2016 – 99,279 miles
  • 2015 – 96,639 miles
  • 2014 – 95,712 miles
  • 2013 – 93,041 miles
  • 2012 – 91,015 miles
  • 2011 – 85,380 miles
  • 2009 – 80,687 miles
  • 2008 – 74,102 miles
  • 2007 – 71,376 miles
  • 2006 – 69,917 miles
  • 2005 – 68,039 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,147 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2006

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,147 miles (+1,385)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    109,147 miles
    Test number
    423891082218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass107,762 miles (+1,026)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    107,762 miles
    Test number
    658796985579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass106,736 miles (+990)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    106,736 miles
    Test number
    177455504527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass105,746 miles (+752)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    105,746 miles
    Test number
    833563988113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass104,994 miles (+823)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    104,994 miles
    Test number
    254664198139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass104,171 miles (+543)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    104,171 miles
    Test number
    761675668053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass103,628 miles (+515)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    103,628 miles
    Test number
    859112839741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass103,113 miles (+1,365)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    103,113 miles
    Test number
    311748475028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass101,748 miles (+852)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    101,748 miles
    Test number
    397192669101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass100,896 miles (+1,617)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    100,896 miles
    Test number
    715412935810
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass99,279 miles (+2,640)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    99,279 miles
    Test number
    379551245719
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass96,639 miles (+927)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    96,639 miles
    Test number
    388112165092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass95,712 miles (+2,671)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    95,712 miles
    Test number
    587804884026
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  14. Pass93,041 miles (+2,026)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    93,041 miles
    Test number
    247376953044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass91,015 miles (+5,635)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    91,015 miles
    Test number
    757197362045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has slight lump
  16. Pass85,380 miles (+4,693)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    85,380 miles
    Test number
    198324581016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass80,687 miles (+6,585)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    80,687 miles
    Test number
    834527809329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass74,102 miles (+47)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    74,102 miles
    Test number
    693588008379
    • NoteExhaust heat sheild around exhaust loose due to corrosion.
    • NoteFuel pipes showing signs of corrosion.
    • NoteNearside rear and offside rear coil springs showing signs of corrosion.
  19. Fail74,055 miles (+2,679)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,055 miles
    Test number
    793155888295
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteExhaust heat sheilding around exhaust loose due to corrosion.
    • NoteFuel pipes showing signs of corrosion.
    • NoteNearside front coil spring showing signs of corrosion.
    • NoteNearside rear and offside rear coil springs showing signs of corrosion.
  20. Pass71,376 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    71,376 miles
    Test number
    330923787222
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
  21. Fail71,371 miles (+1,454)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,371 miles
    Test number
    742432087207
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
  22. Pass69,917 miles (+1,878)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    69,917 miles
    Test number
    660155986288
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  23. Pass68,039 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    68,039 miles
    Test number
    144950795219
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about A12 LEC

Does A12 LEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A12 LEC is valid until 28 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on A12 LEC?
The MOT on A12 LEC is valid until 28 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has A12 LEC done?
A12 LEC was recorded at 109,147 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 2,018 miles a year.
Has A12 LEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A12 LEC has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2008.
Has the mileage on A12 LEC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on A12 LEC find?
A12 LEC passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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