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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

LP12 ZKZMOT history

LP12 ZKZ is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 31 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 114,910 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

LP12 ZKZ black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
114,910 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,999 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP12 ZKZ
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
31 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP12 ZKZ was last recorded at 114,910 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 4,198 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
110,712 miles · 17 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,198 miles
Average per year
6,999 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 114,910 miles
  • 2024 – 110,712 miles
  • 2023 – 106,673 miles
  • 2022 – 102,412 miles
  • 2021 – 97,102 miles
  • 2020 – 91,896 miles
  • 2019 – 85,805 miles
  • 2018 – 76,875 miles
  • 2017 – 66,118 miles
  • 2016 – 54,415 miles
  • 2015 – 44,029 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,910 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

13 tests since 22 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,910 miles (+4,198)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    114,910 miles
    Test number
    456286443385
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass110,712 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    110,712 miles
    Test number
    735011849736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail110,711 miles (+4,038)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,711 miles
    Test number
    892912556867
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  4. Pass106,673 miles (+4,261)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    106,673 miles
    Test number
    693165118897
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  5. Pass102,412 miles (+5,310)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    102,412 miles
    Test number
    630295840931
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass97,102 miles (+5,206)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    97,102 miles
    Test number
    722366333821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass91,896 miles (+6,091)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    91,896 miles
    Test number
    637972329389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass85,805 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    85,805 miles
    Test number
    209203619118
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  9. Fail85,804 miles (+8,929)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,804 miles
    Test number
    678365859122
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  10. Pass76,875 miles (+10,757)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    76,875 miles
    Test number
    964180281850
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin visual (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass66,118 miles (+11,703)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    66,118 miles
    Test number
    819522310889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass54,415 miles (+10,386)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    54,415 miles
    Test number
    323088516929
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
  13. Pass44,029 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    44,029 miles
    Test number
    707009160172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP12 ZKZ

Does LP12 ZKZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP12 ZKZ is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LP12 ZKZ?
The MOT on LP12 ZKZ is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP12 ZKZ done?
LP12 ZKZ was recorded at 114,910 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 6,999 miles a year.
Has LP12 ZKZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP12 ZKZ has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LP12 ZKZ 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 ZKZ find?
LP12 ZKZ passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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