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Mercedes-Benz E

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,987 cc

LL12 YRAMOT history

LL12 YRA is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 30 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 158,244 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2026.

LL12 YRA black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Nov 2026
Mileage
158,244 mi
At MOT on 26 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,465 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL12 YRA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LL12 YRA was last recorded at 158,244 miles on 26 Oct 2026, 7,401 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Oct 2023: 134,593 miles, lower than 134,951 miles on 26 Oct 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
150,843 miles · 14 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
7,401 miles
Average per year
10,465 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,244 miles
  • 2025 – 150,843 miles
  • 2024 – 142,429 miles
  • 2023 – 134,593 miles
  • 2022 – 126,214 miles
  • 2021 – 116,161 miles
  • 2020 – 107,740 miles
  • 2019 – 94,658 miles
  • 2018 – 83,295 miles
  • 2017 – 66,540 miles
  • 2016 – 50,101 miles
  • 2015 – 38,221 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail158,244 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure too cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength front upper subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper front of subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear light cluster slight damageRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front tie rod front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Wheel bearing has slight play ns and os

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front ns and os road wheels slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 8 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail158,244 miles (+7,401)1 dangerous6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,244 miles
    Test number
    604091353395
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure too cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength front upper subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper front of subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light cluster slight damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front tie rod front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass150,843 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    150,843 miles
    Test number
    667980782692
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light cluster slight damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Fail150,840 miles (+8,411)2 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,840 miles
    Test number
    423840889228
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light cluster slight damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass142,429 miles (+3)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    142,429 miles
    Test number
    666666091855
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play ns and os (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront ns and os road wheels slightly distorted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light cluster slight damage
  5. Fail142,426 miles (+7,833)2 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,426 miles
    Test number
    173770532713
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured inner wheel rim (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured inner wheel rim (5.2.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play ns and os (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront ns and os road wheels slightly distorted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light cluster slight damage
  6. Pass134,593 miles (-358)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    134,593 miles
    Test number
    760753898193
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  7. Fail134,951 miles (+8,737)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,951 miles
    Test number
    317394313130
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  8. Pass126,214 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    126,214 miles
    Test number
    854022799905
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail126,213 miles (+10,052)2 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,213 miles
    Test number
    400985072476
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass116,161 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    116,161 miles
    Test number
    952378266277
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  11. Fail116,156 miles (+8,416)4 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,156 miles
    Test number
    339808831278
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  12. Pass107,740 miles (+13,082)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    107,740 miles
    Test number
    881788106494
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  13. Pass94,658 miles (+11,363)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    94,658 miles
    Test number
    191537434344
    • AdvisoryCentral stone chip in zone B of windscreen
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  14. Pass83,295 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    83,295 miles
    Test number
    368994018860
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  15. Fail83,295 miles (+16,755)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,295 miles
    Test number
    652579567794
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  16. Pass66,540 miles (+16,439)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    66,540 miles
    Test number
    569946990874
    • AdvisoryCut in nearside tyre side wall no cords exposed
  17. Pass50,101 miles (+11,880)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    50,101 miles
    Test number
    213429128396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,221 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    38,221 miles
    Test number
    135508125154
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LL12 YRA

Does LL12 YRA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL12 YRA is valid until 14 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL12 YRA?
The MOT on LL12 YRA is valid until 14 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL12 YRA done?
LL12 YRA was recorded at 158,244 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2026, an average of 10,465 miles a year.
Has LL12 YRA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL12 YRA has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LL12 YRA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Oct 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL12 YRA find?
LL12 YRA failed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 6 major defects and 5 advisories: offside front tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure too cords; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit, and 9 more.

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