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Mercedes-Benz E

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

LL12 LZAMOT history

LL12 LZA is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 29 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 123,106 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2026.

LL12 LZA black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Aug 2027
Mileage
123,106 mi
At MOT on 22 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,396 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL12 LZA
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
29 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL12 LZA was last recorded at 123,106 miles on 22 Aug 2026, 18,866 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,240 miles · 29 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
18,866 miles
Average per year
9,396 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,106 miles
  • 2025 – 104,240 miles
  • 2024 – 94,446 miles
  • 2023 – 92,424 miles
  • 2022 – 82,011 miles
  • 2021 – 77,412 miles
  • 2020 – 76,257 miles
  • 2019 – 70,603 miles
  • 2018 – 65,720 miles
  • 2017 – 59,652 miles
  • 2016 – 55,180 miles
  • 2015 – 45,469 miles
  • 2014 – 22,166 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,106 miles
  • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryPB efficiecncy slightly low o/s
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentre exhaust slightly loose;joint

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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Light intensity slightly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • O/s front tyre worn edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • O/s rear bumper trim detached o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 2 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,106 miles (+18,866)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    123,106 miles
    Test number
    224279620220
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPB efficiecncy slightly low o/s
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust slightly loose;joint
  2. Pass104,240 miles (+59)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    104,240 miles
    Test number
    516041309182
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Light intensity slightly reduced
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s front tyre worn edge
    • AdvisoryO/s rear bumper trim detached o/s
  3. Fail104,181 miles (+9,735)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,181 miles
    Test number
    358448602644
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Light intensity slightly reduced
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s front tyre worn edge
    • AdvisoryO/s rear bumper trim detached o/s
  4. Pass94,446 miles (+2,022)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    94,446 miles
    Test number
    777787048072
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass92,424 miles (+10,413)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    92,424 miles
    Test number
    658993117847
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass82,011 miles (+4,599)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    82,011 miles
    Test number
    549724716324
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear inner side both, (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass77,412 miles (+1,155)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    77,412 miles
    Test number
    155999546278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass76,257 miles (+5,654)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    76,257 miles
    Test number
    994628079130
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass70,603 miles (+4,883)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    70,603 miles
    Test number
    150723406134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  10. Pass65,720 miles (+6,068)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    65,720 miles
    Test number
    901728832079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass59,652 miles (+4,472)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    59,652 miles
    Test number
    431056866155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,180 miles (+4,254)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    55,180 miles
    Test number
    307039519586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail50,926 miles (+5,457)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,926 miles
    Test number
    409390927254
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass45,469 miles (+11,295)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    45,469 miles
    Test number
    138924306532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass34,174 miles (+12,008)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    34,174 miles
    Test number
    236604375170
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass22,166 miles (+13,123)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    22,166 miles
    Test number
    537628754377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass9,043 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    9,043 miles
    Test number
    496723284140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL12 LZA

Does LL12 LZA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL12 LZA is valid until 21 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL12 LZA?
The MOT on LL12 LZA is valid until 21 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL12 LZA done?
LL12 LZA was recorded at 123,106 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2026, an average of 9,396 miles a year.
Has LL12 LZA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL12 LZA has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LL12 LZA 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 LL12 LZA find?
LL12 LZA passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides, and 6 more.

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