Mercedes-Benz E
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc
LP12 FOVMOT history
LP12 FOV is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 30 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 169,919 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 169,919 mi
- At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 11 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 12,593 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LP12 FOV
- 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 valid until 3 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LP12 FOV was last recorded at 169,919 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 2,232 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 167,687 miles · 4 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,232 miles
- Average per year
- 12,593 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 169,919 miles
- 2025 – 167,687 miles
- 2024 – 164,206 miles
- 2023 – 152,140 miles
- 2022 – 135,265 miles
- 2021 – 119,962 miles
- 2019 – 118,425 miles
- 2018 – 103,794 miles
- 2017 – 81,613 miles
- 2016 – 58,867 miles
- 2015 – 37,116 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass169,919 miles
- MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Brake pedal wearing smooth
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
13 tests since 14 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass169,919 miles (+2,232)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 169,919 miles
- Test number
- 320410791151
- MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (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 Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass167,687 miles (+3,481)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 167,687 miles
- Test number
- 503010711202
- 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))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass164,206 miles (+12,066)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 164,206 miles
- Test number
- 622780428708
- 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))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak on rear differential but not excessive
Pass152,140 miles (+16,875)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 152,140 miles
- Test number
- 778806192165
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass135,265 miles (+15,303)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 135,265 miles
- Test number
- 782162493541
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass119,962 miles (+1,537)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 119,962 miles
- Test number
- 219487246454
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass118,425 miles (+14,631)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 118,425 miles
- Test number
- 796666358925
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,794 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 103,794 miles
- Test number
- 750251915119
- 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))
Fail103,792 miles (+22,179)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,792 miles
- Test number
- 540156760967
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- 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))
Pass81,613 miles (+22,746)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 81,613 miles
- Test number
- 226967539946
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,867 miles (+21,751)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 58,867 miles
- Test number
- 820060939762
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass37,116 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 37,116 miles
- Test number
- 996162494349
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryBrake pad wear warning lamp is on
Fail37,115 miles2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,115 miles
- Test number
- 320604647480
- FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing x 2 (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryBrake pad wear warning lamp is on
Questions about LP12 FOV
- Does LP12 FOV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP12 FOV is valid until 3 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LP12 FOV?
- The MOT on LP12 FOV is valid until 3 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LP12 FOV done?
- LP12 FOV was recorded at 169,919 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 12,593 miles a year.
- Has LP12 FOV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LP12 FOV has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2018.
- Has the mileage on LP12 FOV 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 FOV find?
- LP12 FOV passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides; front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.
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