Mercedes-Benz logo

Mercedes-Benz E

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

LR62 WHZMOT history

LR62 WHZ is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 19 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 185,682 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

LR62 WHZ black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz E-Class, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jan 2027
Mileage
185,682 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
15,717 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LR62 WHZ in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LR62 WHZ
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
19 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR62 WHZ was last recorded at 185,682 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 16,765 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,917 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
16,765 miles
Average per year
15,717 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 185,682 miles
  • 2025 – 168,917 miles
  • 2023 – 153,688 miles
  • 2022 – 138,056 miles
  • 2021 – 119,731 miles
  • 2020 – 101,371 miles
  • 2019 – 89,991 miles
  • 2018 – 74,457 miles
  • 2017 – 63,317 miles
  • 2016 – 46,105 miles
  • 2015 – 26,641 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,682 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryFuel tank exhaust shield loose but not likely to fall off
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass185,682 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    185,682 miles
    Test number
    360568663515
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank exhaust shield loose but not likely to fall off
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail185,682 miles (+16,765)1 repaired2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,682 miles
    Test number
    665456312279
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low Both nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank exhaust shield loose but not likely to fall off
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass168,917 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    168,917 miles
    Test number
    975016857686
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail168,914 miles (+15,226)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,914 miles
    Test number
    995910963355
    • MajorParking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass153,688 miles (+15,632)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    153,688 miles
    Test number
    450647462666
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass138,056 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    138,056 miles
    Test number
    519643605681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail138,056 miles (+18,325)3 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,056 miles
    Test number
    403996112139
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass119,731 miles (+18)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    119,731 miles
    Test number
    935114839999
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Fail119,713 miles (+18,342)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,713 miles
    Test number
    562935964506
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass101,371 miles (+11,380)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    101,371 miles
    Test number
    185417020376
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass89,991 miles (+15,534)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    89,991 miles
    Test number
    701312726632
    • 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))

  12. Pass74,457 miles (+11,140)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    74,457 miles
    Test number
    712877905369
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass63,317 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    63,317 miles
    Test number
    419697132082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail63,317 miles (+17,212)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,317 miles
    Test number
    609491839814
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass46,105 miles (+19,464)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    46,105 miles
    Test number
    683528891336
    • AdvisoryFront both sides tyres wearing on edges

  16. Pass26,641 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    26,641 miles
    Test number
    547450812837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR62 WHZ

Does LR62 WHZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR62 WHZ is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR62 WHZ?
The MOT on LR62 WHZ is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR62 WHZ done?
LR62 WHZ was recorded at 185,682 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 15,717 miles a year.
Has LR62 WHZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR62 WHZ has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LR62 WHZ 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 WHZ find?
LR62 WHZ passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; fuel tank exhaust shield loose but not likely to fall off, and 5 more.

Related registrations

Browse all LR62W registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.