
Mercedes-Benz E
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc
LP12 EPFMOT history
LP12 EPF is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 30 Jun 2012. Its MOT expired on 31 Jul 2025 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 196,006 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 31 Jul 2025
- Mileage
- 196,006 mi
- At MOT on 1 Aug 2024
- MOT tests
- 13
- 12 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 18,674 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LP12 EPF
- 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 Jun 2012
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 31 Jul 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Aug 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LP12 EPF was last recorded at 196,006 miles on 1 Aug 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 196,005 miles · 31 Jul 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 18,674 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 196,006 miles
- 2023 – 179,023 miles
- 2022 – 170,800 miles
- 2021 – 155,528 miles
- 2020 – 148,150 miles
- 2019 – 129,797 miles
- 2018 – 106,295 miles
- 2017 – 65,038 miles
- 2016 – 38,317 miles
- 2015 – 27,858 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshield insecureRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
13 tests since 8 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass196,006 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 196,006 miles
- Test number
- 455153116537
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshield insecure
Fail196,005 miles (+16,982)5 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 196,005 miles
- Test number
- 335015607828
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshield insecure
Pass179,023 miles (+8,223)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 179,023 miles
- Test number
- 341210413410
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshield insecure
Pass170,800 miles (+15,272)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 170,800 miles
- Test number
- 217416191615
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass155,528 miles (+7,378)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 155,528 miles
- Test number
- 572780924752
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass148,150 miles (+18,353)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 148,150 miles
- Test number
- 382269032715
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,797 miles (+322)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 129,797 miles
- Test number
- 214091369085
- MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass129,475 miles (+23,180)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 129,475 miles
- Test number
- 660645249765
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,295 miles (+41,257)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 106,295 miles
- Test number
- 550325633657
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,038 miles (+26,721)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 65,038 miles
- Test number
- 741071179380
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass38,317 miles (+10,459)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 38,317 miles
- Test number
- 640088732288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,858 miles (+2,713)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 27,858 miles
- Test number
- 318770699350
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,145 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 25,145 miles
- Test number
- 615539355143
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about LP12 EPF
- Does LP12 EPF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LP12 EPF expired on 31 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LP12 EPF?
- The MOT on LP12 EPF expired on 31 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LP12 EPF done?
- LP12 EPF was recorded at 196,006 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2024, an average of 18,674 miles a year.
- Has LP12 EPF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LP12 EPF has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on LP12 EPF 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 LP12 EPF find?
- LP12 EPF passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2024 with 5 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.
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