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Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 3,724 cc

LP12 ULFMOT history

LP12 ULF is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 31 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 86,067 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

LP12 ULF silver Mercedes-Benz S-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jan 2027
Mileage
86,067 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,293 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP12 ULF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,724 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP12 ULF was last recorded at 86,067 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 10,422 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,645 miles · 9 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
10,422 miles
Average per year
6,293 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,067 miles
  • 2025 – 75,645 miles
  • 2024 – 67,407 miles
  • 2023 – 62,966 miles
  • 2022 – 60,646 miles
  • 2020 – 57,083 miles
  • 2019 – 50,510 miles
  • 2018 – 46,941 miles
  • 2017 – 41,829 miles
  • 2016 – 31,158 miles
  • 2015 – 20,057 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,067 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint spring link arm (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

15 tests since 20 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,067 miles (+10,422)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    86,067 miles
    Test number
    613097661007
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass75,645 miles (+8,238)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    75,645 miles
    Test number
    446377207314
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass67,407 miles (+4,441)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    67,407 miles
    Test number
    235129078906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass62,966 miles (+2,320)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    62,966 miles
    Test number
    896351118668
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  5. Pass60,646 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    60,646 miles
    Test number
    916657581246
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail60,646 miles (+3,563)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,646 miles
    Test number
    943632779907
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass57,083 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    57,083 miles
    Test number
    638108171913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail57,081 miles (+6,571)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,081 miles
    Test number
    889384494263
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  9. Pass50,510 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    50,510 miles
    Test number
    221030083195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Fail50,510 miles (+3,569)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,510 miles
    Test number
    663077210879
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass46,941 miles (+5,112)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    46,941 miles
    Test number
    458666604544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass41,829 miles (+100)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    41,829 miles
    Test number
    363344782781
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint spring link arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Fail41,729 miles (+10,571)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,729 miles
    Test number
    682989785132
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint spring link arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass31,158 miles (+11,101)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    31,158 miles
    Test number
    418687284011
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass20,057 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    20,057 miles
    Test number
    488521605290
    • NoteO/s/f outer tyre has cuts

Questions about LP12 ULF

Does LP12 ULF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP12 ULF is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP12 ULF?
The MOT on LP12 ULF is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP12 ULF done?
LP12 ULF was recorded at 86,067 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 6,293 miles a year.
Has LP12 ULF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP12 ULF has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LP12 ULF 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 ULF find?
LP12 ULF passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear.

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