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Mercedes-Benz E

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

LE12 SEAMOT history

LE12 SEA is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 30 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 91,769 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

LE12 SEA black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
91,769 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,876 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE12 SEA
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
30 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE12 SEA was last recorded at 91,769 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,769 miles · 20 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,876 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,769 miles
  • 2025 – 88,744 miles
  • 2024 – 84,289 miles
  • 2023 – 79,296 miles
  • 2022 – 71,564 miles
  • 2020 – 62,312 miles
  • 2019 – 49,834 miles
  • 2018 – 48,228 miles
  • 2017 – 43,765 miles
  • 2016 – 37,362 miles
  • 2015 – 28,832 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,769 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass91,769 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    91,769 miles
    Test number
    240151325241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail91,769 miles (+3,025)2 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,769 miles
    Test number
    122314941430
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass88,744 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    88,744 miles
    Test number
    818187044759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail88,696 miles (+4,407)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,696 miles
    Test number
    140556413922
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe corroded (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass84,289 miles (+4,993)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    84,289 miles
    Test number
    328327773747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass79,296 miles (+7,732)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    79,296 miles
    Test number
    971954549612
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass71,564 miles (+88)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    71,564 miles
    Test number
    879914153966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass71,476 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    71,476 miles
    Test number
    917497408306
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  9. Fail71,475 miles (+9,163)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,475 miles
    Test number
    579582563161
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  10. Pass62,312 miles (+12,478)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    62,312 miles
    Test number
    559766038113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass49,834 miles (+1,606)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    49,834 miles
    Test number
    282213258645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass48,228 miles (+4,463)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    48,228 miles
    Test number
    162282729885
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  13. Pass43,765 miles (+6,403)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    43,765 miles
    Test number
    917126486486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,362 miles (+8,530)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    37,362 miles
    Test number
    932856317718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass28,832 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    28,832 miles
    Test number
    781562202290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE12 SEA

Does LE12 SEA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE12 SEA is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE12 SEA?
The MOT on LE12 SEA is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE12 SEA done?
LE12 SEA was recorded at 91,769 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 5,876 miles a year.
Has LE12 SEA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE12 SEA has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LE12 SEA 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 LE12 SEA find?
LE12 SEA passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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