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Mercedes-Benz E

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 3,222 cc

A12 SOCMOT history

A12 SOC is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 21 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 149,416 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

A12 SOC blue Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
149,416 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,775 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A12 SOC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,222 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

A12 SOC was last recorded at 149,416 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 2,773 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,643 miles · 30 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,773 miles
Average per year
4,775 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,416 miles
  • 2025 – 146,643 miles
  • 2024 – 143,698 miles
  • 2023 – 140,780 miles
  • 2022 – 138,565 miles
  • 2021 – 136,114 miles
  • 2020 – 134,274 miles
  • 2019 – 131,083 miles
  • 2018 – 123,605 miles
  • 2015 – 110,451 miles
  • 2014 – 95,799 miles
  • 2013 – 91,725 miles
  • 2012 – 89,594 miles
  • 2011 – 85,891 miles
  • 2010 – 80,539 miles
  • 2009 – 74,646 miles
  • 2008 – 66,740 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,416 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside low/offside high (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded near brake hose in arch (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 22 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,416 miles (+2,773)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    149,416 miles
    Test number
    820542367315
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside low/offside high (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded near brake hose in arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass146,643 miles (+2,945)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    146,643 miles
    Test number
    969543053316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass143,698 miles (+40)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    143,698 miles
    Test number
    351554601710
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail143,658 miles (+2,878)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,658 miles
    Test number
    250768587952
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component insecurely attached hub to arm securing bolt/nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass140,780 miles (+2,215)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    140,780 miles
    Test number
    382058764487
    • MinorRear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass138,565 miles (+27)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    138,565 miles
    Test number
    998094381164
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail138,538 miles (+2,424)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,538 miles
    Test number
    118230166271
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass136,114 miles (+1,840)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    136,114 miles
    Test number
    838577501954
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass134,274 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    134,274 miles
    Test number
    741666524586
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail134,274 miles (+3,191)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,274 miles
    Test number
    237314941286
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass131,083 miles (+7,478)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    131,083 miles
    Test number
    232149677586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass123,605 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    123,605 miles
    Test number
    379178478671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail123,596 miles (+13,145)5 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,596 miles
    Test number
    757344524434
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner/outer edges wearing low (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner/outer edges wearing low (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass110,451 miles (+14,652)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    110,451 miles
    Test number
    262359683895
    • AdvisoryWipers smear.

  15. Pass95,799 miles (+4,074)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    95,799 miles
    Test number
    686946974205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass91,725 miles (+2,131)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    91,725 miles
    Test number
    695500073207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass89,594 miles (+3,703)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    89,594 miles
    Test number
    625409362276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass85,891 miles (+5,352)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    85,891 miles
    Test number
    795822251267
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass80,539 miles (+5,893)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    80,539 miles
    Test number
    763537360204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass74,646 miles (+7,906)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    74,646 miles
    Test number
    841939879255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass66,740 miles (+6,392)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    66,740 miles
    Test number
    291338318206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass60,348 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    60,348 miles
    Test number
    201112228076
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about A12 SOC

Does A12 SOC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A12 SOC is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on A12 SOC?
The MOT on A12 SOC is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has A12 SOC done?
A12 SOC was recorded at 149,416 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 4,775 miles a year.
Has A12 SOC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A12 SOC has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on A12 SOC 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 SOC find?
A12 SOC passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 7 advisories: front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside low/offside high; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/16; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.

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