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Mercedes-Benz E

Red · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

LB12 ORSMOT history

LB12 ORS is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 27 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 81,606 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
81,606 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,912 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 ORS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
27 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 ORS was last recorded at 81,606 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 3,740 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,866 miles · 15 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,740 miles
Average per year
4,912 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,606 miles
  • 2025 – 77,866 miles
  • 2024 – 74,492 miles
  • 2023 – 71,293 miles
  • 2022 – 68,981 miles
  • 2021 – 65,594 miles
  • 2020 – 60,666 miles
  • 2019 – 56,316 miles
  • 2018 – 49,081 miles
  • 2017 – 39,663 miles
  • 2016 – 31,862 miles
  • 2015 – 27,075 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,606 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 6 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,606 miles (+3,740)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    81,606 miles
    Test number
    300182342090
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass77,866 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    77,866 miles
    Test number
    354588496015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail77,866 miles (+3,374)1 dangerous1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,866 miles
    Test number
    950152251569
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass74,492 miles (+3,199)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    74,492 miles
    Test number
    377295184088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass71,293 miles (+2,312)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    71,293 miles
    Test number
    306749116502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass68,981 miles (+3,387)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    68,981 miles
    Test number
    388715052438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass65,594 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    65,594 miles
    Test number
    612108646190
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail65,593 miles (+4,927)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,593 miles
    Test number
    183639066743
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded rear of nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded rear of offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass60,666 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    60,666 miles
    Test number
    379023877749
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail60,666 miles (+4,350)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,666 miles
    Test number
    161914084273
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass56,316 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    56,316 miles
    Test number
    530302583113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail56,316 miles (+7,235)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,316 miles
    Test number
    544489412410
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass49,081 miles (+9,418)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    49,081 miles
    Test number
    206403760934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass39,663 miles (+7,801)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    39,663 miles
    Test number
    147226665810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,862 miles (+4,787)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    31,862 miles
    Test number
    937837399468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass27,075 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    27,075 miles
    Test number
    738827485138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 ORS

Does LB12 ORS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 ORS is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 ORS?
The MOT on LB12 ORS is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 ORS done?
LB12 ORS was recorded at 81,606 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 4,912 miles a year.
Has LB12 ORS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 ORS has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LB12 ORS 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 ORS find?
LB12 ORS passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearward; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearward.

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