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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

LR62 ELXMOT history

LR62 ELX is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 12 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 188,594 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

LR62 ELX black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Oct 2026
Mileage
188,594 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
13,285 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR62 ELX
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
12 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR62 ELX was last recorded at 188,594 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 13,314 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,280 miles · 21 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
13,314 miles
Average per year
13,285 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 188,594 miles
  • 2024 – 175,280 miles
  • 2023 – 163,750 miles
  • 2022 – 150,751 miles
  • 2021 – 137,995 miles
  • 2019 – 117,220 miles
  • 2018 – 103,760 miles
  • 2017 – 87,689 miles
  • 2016 – 72,255 miles
  • 2015 – 53,867 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,594 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive undertray fitted (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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

17 tests since 8 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,594 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    188,594 miles
    Test number
    465842978780
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive undertray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail188,594 miles (+13,314)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,594 miles
    Test number
    794420165642
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive undertray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass175,280 miles (+11,530)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    175,280 miles
    Test number
    353069127615
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both lower gaiters are perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Small hole in gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to register
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Hand brake cable casing is split (1.1.15 (a))

  4. Pass163,750 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    163,750 miles
    Test number
    631518641337
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail163,743 miles (+12,992)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,743 miles
    Test number
    473456062131
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Large rust hole (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Day time running lamp not working pre 2018 car

  6. Pass150,751 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    150,751 miles
    Test number
    291344712230
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail150,750 miles (+12,755)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,750 miles
    Test number
    953633361782
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass137,995 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    137,995 miles
    Test number
    885293549821
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Pass205,756 km
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    205,756 km
    Test number
    916357921821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail205,756 km1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,756 km
    Test number
    220706169883
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Pass117,220 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    117,220 miles
    Test number
    549788249750
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above Differential (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  12. Fail117,217 miles (+13,457)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,217 miles
    Test number
    489113721389
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake Fluid Low
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above Differential (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass103,760 miles (+16,071)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    103,760 miles
    Test number
    470215731952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass87,689 miles (+15,434)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    87,689 miles
    Test number
    196080236599
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass72,255 miles (+18,388)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    72,255 miles
    Test number
    306980130431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,867 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    53,867 miles
    Test number
    983557366860
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail53,867 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,867 miles
    Test number
    570308797882
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR62 ELX

Does LR62 ELX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR62 ELX is valid until 28 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR62 ELX?
The MOT on LR62 ELX is valid until 28 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR62 ELX done?
LR62 ELX was recorded at 188,594 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 13,285 miles a year.
Has LR62 ELX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR62 ELX has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LR62 ELX 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 LR62 ELX find?
LR62 ELX passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: central front oil leak, but not excessive undertray fitted.

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