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Mercedes-Benz E

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

LP12 FRLMOT history

LP12 FRL is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 16 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 108,488 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

LP12 FRL black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
108,488 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,593 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP12 FRL
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
16 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP12 FRL was last recorded at 108,488 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 2,461 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,027 miles · 4 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,461 miles
Average per year
7,593 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,488 miles
  • 2025 – 106,027 miles
  • 2024 – 101,736 miles
  • 2023 – 91,637 miles
  • 2022 – 84,140 miles
  • 2021 – 77,865 miles
  • 2020 – 73,041 miles
  • 2019 – 68,978 miles
  • 2018 – 63,455 miles
  • 2017 – 55,361 miles
  • 2016 – 42,030 miles
  • 2015 – 24,099 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,488 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin *require attention* (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin *require attention* (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted, obscuring some engine components

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 3 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,488 miles (+2,461)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    108,488 miles
    Test number
    920567588660
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin *require attention* (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin *require attention* (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted, obscuring some engine components
  2. Pass106,027 miles (+4,291)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    106,027 miles
    Test number
    794968467831
    • AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass101,736 miles (+114)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    101,736 miles
    Test number
    639664933430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail101,622 miles (+9,985)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,622 miles
    Test number
    671841874804
    • DangerousOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass91,637 miles (+7,497)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    91,637 miles
    Test number
    914630005987
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perishing (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass84,140 miles (+6,275)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    84,140 miles
    Test number
    721563210498
    • MinorSteering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge completely bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass77,865 miles (+93)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    77,865 miles
    Test number
    588432295491
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail77,772 miles (+4,731)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,772 miles
    Test number
    334464220639
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass73,041 miles (+4,063)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    73,041 miles
    Test number
    820787887472
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning mirror lamp damaged (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated seized cable (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perished/damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass68,978 miles (+5,523)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    68,978 miles
    Test number
    170502686124
    • AdvisoryUpper and lower level components covered obscuring some testable items
  11. Pass63,455 miles (+150)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    63,455 miles
    Test number
    549759737985
    • 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 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Fail63,305 miles (+7,944)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,305 miles
    Test number
    320396759985
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front day time running light not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45x17 95w (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass55,361 miles (+13,331)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    55,361 miles
    Test number
    316393907005
    • AdvisoryBoth front wipers slightly smearing
    • AdvisorySills covered
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
    • AdvisoryUpper level components covered
  14. Pass42,030 miles (+17,931)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    42,030 miles
    Test number
    148165788316
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades slightly smearing windscreen
  15. Pass24,099 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    24,099 miles
    Test number
    537057225299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail24,099 miles (+154)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,099 miles
    Test number
    356996725215
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  17. Fail23,945 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,945 miles
    Test number
    336704985153
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about LP12 FRL

Does LP12 FRL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP12 FRL is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP12 FRL?
The MOT on LP12 FRL is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP12 FRL done?
LP12 FRL was recorded at 108,488 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 7,593 miles a year.
Has LP12 FRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP12 FRL has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LP12 FRL 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 FRL find?
LP12 FRL passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin *require attention*; offside front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 4 more.

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