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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,987 cc

L12 PLGMOT history

L12 PLG is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 20 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 29 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 86,387 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.

L12 PLG silver Mercedes-Benz S-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Dec 2026
Mileage
86,387 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,275 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L12 PLG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L12 PLG was last recorded at 86,387 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 4,389 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,998 miles · 30 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,389 miles
Average per year
5,275 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 86,387 miles
  • 2024 – 81,998 miles
  • 2023 – 75,469 miles
  • 2021 – 73,321 miles
  • 2020 – 69,197 miles
  • 2019 – 63,995 miles
  • 2018 – 54,908 miles
  • 2017 – 45,520 miles
  • 2016 – 35,133 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,387 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 22 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,387 miles (+4,389)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    86,387 miles
    Test number
    894225255848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass81,998 miles (+3,874)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    81,998 miles
    Test number
    191424309625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass78,124 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    78,124 miles
    Test number
    378899559296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail78,124 miles (+2,655)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,124 miles
    Test number
    920188931623
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X4 255/45/ZR18 (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass75,469 miles (+2,148)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    75,469 miles
    Test number
    579936549993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass73,321 miles (+2,131)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    73,321 miles
    Test number
    671869745997
    • AdvisoryEmissions undetected peak
  7. Pass71,190 miles (+1,993)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    71,190 miles
    Test number
    174988276976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass69,197 miles (+5,202)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    69,197 miles
    Test number
    372090440898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass63,995 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2020
    Odometer
    63,995 miles
    Test number
    977964955812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail63,995 miles (+9,087)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,995 miles
    Test number
    430282828030
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Spring Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Spring Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass54,908 miles (+9,388)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    54,908 miles
    Test number
    435630772436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass45,520 miles (+10,387)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    45,520 miles
    Test number
    697836248759
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3,0mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3.5mm (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass35,133 miles (+1,072)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2017
    Odometer
    35,133 miles
    Test number
    502286906075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,061 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    34,061 miles
    Test number
    959873835881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail34,061 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,061 miles
    Test number
    692032030403
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about L12 PLG

Does L12 PLG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L12 PLG is valid until 29 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L12 PLG?
The MOT on L12 PLG is valid until 29 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L12 PLG done?
L12 PLG was recorded at 86,387 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 5,275 miles a year.
Has L12 PLG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L12 PLG has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on L12 PLG 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 L12 PLG find?
L12 PLG passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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