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Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

LP12 ZHYMOT history

LP12 ZHY is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 31 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 138,387 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

LP12 ZHY silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 May 2027
Mileage
138,387 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,903 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP12 ZHY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP12 ZHY was last recorded at 138,387 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 8,425 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,962 miles · 6 May 2025
Between the last two tests
8,425 miles
Average per year
9,903 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,387 miles
  • 2025 – 129,962 miles
  • 2024 – 121,697 miles
  • 2023 – 115,691 miles
  • 2022 – 110,315 miles
  • 2021 – 101,161 miles
  • 2020 – 97,015 miles
  • 2019 – 85,758 miles
  • 2018 – 72,799 miles
  • 2017 – 60,193 miles
  • 2016 – 48,024 miles
  • 2015 – 33,595 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,387 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Replace ASAP.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip on nearside.

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

14 tests since 21 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,387 miles (+8,425)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2027
    Odometer
    138,387 miles
    Test number
    149408111083
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass129,962 miles (+8,265)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2026
    Odometer
    129,962 miles
    Test number
    345055889357
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass121,697 miles (+58)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2025
    Odometer
    121,697 miles
    Test number
    881753272672
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip on nearside. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Replace ASAP. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Replace ASAP. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail121,639 miles (+5,948)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,639 miles
    Test number
    448949968898
    • MajorNearside Front Lower 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 Chip on nearside. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Replace ASAP. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Replace ASAP. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass115,691 miles (+5,376)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2024
    Odometer
    115,691 miles
    Test number
    513732610495
    • 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 pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass110,315 miles (+9,154)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2023
    Odometer
    110,315 miles
    Test number
    606145504270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass101,161 miles (+4,146)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2022
    Odometer
    101,161 miles
    Test number
    362733136930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass97,015 miles (+11,257)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    97,015 miles
    Test number
    383291124360
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass85,758 miles (+12,959)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    85,758 miles
    Test number
    917764147596
    • 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))
  10. Pass72,799 miles (+12,606)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    72,799 miles
    Test number
    213530481098
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  11. Pass60,193 miles (+104)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    60,193 miles
    Test number
    372836038789
    • 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)
  12. Fail60,089 miles (+12,065)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,089 miles
    Test number
    686678579235
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • 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)
  13. Pass48,024 miles (+14,429)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    48,024 miles
    Test number
    242594976587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,595 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    33,595 miles
    Test number
    989405609981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP12 ZHY

Does LP12 ZHY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP12 ZHY is valid until 13 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP12 ZHY?
The MOT on LP12 ZHY is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP12 ZHY done?
LP12 ZHY was recorded at 138,387 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 9,903 miles a year.
Has LP12 ZHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP12 ZHY has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 3 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LP12 ZHY 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 ZHY find?
LP12 ZHY passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

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