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Mercedes-Benz E

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

LB12 VNPMOT history

LB12 VNP is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 31 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 95,570 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Oct 2026
Mileage
95,570 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,895 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 VNP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 VNP was last recorded at 95,570 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 3,892 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,678 miles · 30 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
3,892 miles
Average per year
6,895 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,570 miles
  • 2024 – 91,678 miles
  • 2023 – 81,769 miles
  • 2022 – 71,667 miles
  • 2021 – 66,680 miles
  • 2020 – 63,687 miles
  • 2019 – 57,672 miles
  • 2018 – 52,120 miles
  • 2017 – 43,206 miles
  • 2016 – 34,723 miles
  • 2015 – 25,707 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,570 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.

  • Nearside Front tyre has cut in outer side wall not to cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

16 tests since 3 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,570 miles (+3,892)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    95,570 miles
    Test number
    397610019378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass91,678 miles (+9,909)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    91,678 miles
    Test number
    337584195537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass81,769 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    81,769 miles
    Test number
    137352340671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail81,769 miles (+10,102)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,769 miles
    Test number
    648373810903
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass71,667 miles (+4,987)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    71,667 miles
    Test number
    733636067201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass66,680 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    66,680 miles
    Test number
    572607388554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail66,680 miles (+2,993)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,680 miles
    Test number
    407081638443
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass63,687 miles (+6,015)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    63,687 miles
    Test number
    630750778447
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass57,672 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    57,672 miles
    Test number
    909964569032
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside front drl not working

  10. Fail57,660 miles (+5,540)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,660 miles
    Test number
    885745167434
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside front drl not working

  11. Pass52,120 miles (+8,914)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    52,120 miles
    Test number
    723349153355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass43,206 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    43,206 miles
    Test number
    527226797182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail43,203 miles (+8,480)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,203 miles
    Test number
    300118951277
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Strong advise;;tyre worn on outer edge

  14. Pass34,723 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    34,723 miles
    Test number
    856581856875
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has cut in outer side wall not to cords

  15. Fail34,709 miles (+9,002)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,709 miles
    Test number
    610367993684
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has cut in outer side wall not to cords

  16. Pass25,707 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    25,707 miles
    Test number
    800605150287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 VNP

Does LB12 VNP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 VNP is valid until 20 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB12 VNP?
The MOT on LB12 VNP is valid until 20 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 VNP done?
LB12 VNP was recorded at 95,570 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 6,895 miles a year.
Has LB12 VNP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 VNP has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LB12 VNP 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 VNP find?
LB12 VNP passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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