Mercedes-Benz E
Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc
LB12 GFEMOT history
LB12 GFE is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 21 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 116,205 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 116,205 mi
- At MOT on 15 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 9,932 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB12 GFE
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,143 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 21 Jun 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB12 GFE was last recorded at 116,205 miles on 15 Nov 2025, 4,634 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 111,571 miles · 4 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4,634 miles
- Average per year
- 9,932 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 116,205 miles
- 2024 – 111,571 miles
- 2023 – 103,270 miles
- 2022 – 93,043 miles
- 2021 – 81,770 miles
- 2020 – 72,737 miles
- 2019 – 63,778 miles
- 2018 – 50,449 miles
- 2017 – 37,310 miles
- 2016 – 27,248 miles
- 2015 – 15,688 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass116,205 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases area of flexible pipe. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Brake pedal wearing smooth
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018
Full MOT history
16 tests since 10 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass116,205 miles (+4,634)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 116,205 miles
- Test number
- 660161903352
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases area of flexible pipe. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass111,571 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 111,571 miles
- Test number
- 951900590341
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively lip on edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail111,571 miles (+8,301)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,571 miles
- Test number
- 965300553606
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively lip on edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass103,270 miles (+10,227)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 103,270 miles
- Test number
- 508066229194
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass93,043 miles (+142)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 93,043 miles
- Test number
- 880911072091
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail92,901 miles (+11,131)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,901 miles
- Test number
- 307588434602
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass81,770 miles (+21)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 81,770 miles
- Test number
- 967968592872
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,749 miles (+9,012)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,749 miles
- Test number
- 323731597798
- MajorParking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))
Pass72,737 miles (+8,959)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 72,737 miles
- Test number
- 856746620161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,778 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 63,778 miles
- Test number
- 902611692763
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail63,778 miles (+13,329)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,778 miles
- Test number
- 470798926507
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass50,449 miles (+13,139)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 50,449 miles
- Test number
- 540419436392
- AdvisoryBoth the front and rear brake pads are starting to get a little low
- AdvisoryThe front brake discs are quite worn/lipped
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass37,310 miles (+10,062)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 37,310 miles
- Test number
- 284966597442
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass27,248 miles (+11,560)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 27,248 miles
- Test number
- 994464043016
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRECOMEND THAT THE NEARSIDE REAR TYRE IS RENEWED
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass15,688 miles (+3,117)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 15,688 miles
- Test number
- 974254233425
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,571 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 12,571 miles
- Test number
- 727341765118
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about LB12 GFE
- Does LB12 GFE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 GFE is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LB12 GFE?
- The MOT on LB12 GFE is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB12 GFE done?
- LB12 GFE was recorded at 116,205 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2025, an average of 9,932 miles a year.
- Has LB12 GFE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB12 GFE has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on LB12 GFE 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 LB12 GFE find?
- LB12 GFE passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: central front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases area of flexible pipe.; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.
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