Mercedes-Benz E
White · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc
LS12 BKVMOT history
LS12 BKV is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 29 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 61,031 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 61,031 mi
- At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 12 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 1,988 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS12 BKV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,143 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 29 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS12 BKV was last recorded at 61,031 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 4,169 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 17 Jul 2017: 28,896 miles, lower than 42,665 miles on 18 Jul 2016.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 56,862 miles · 7 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,169 miles
- Average per year
- 1,988 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 61,031 miles
- 2025 – 56,862 miles
- 2024 – 51,261 miles
- 2023 – 45,366 miles
- 2022 – 39,332 miles
- 2021 – 32,549 miles
- 2020 – 31,759 miles
- 2019 – 31,184 miles
- 2018 – 30,076 miles
- 2017 – 28,896 miles
- 2016 – 42,665 miles
- 2015 – 39,888 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass61,031 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
14 tests since 21 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass61,031 miles (+4,169)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 61,031 miles
- Test number
- 733690438902
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass56,862 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 56,862 miles
- Test number
- 553266818691
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail56,861 miles (+5,600)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,861 miles
- Test number
- 848446819800
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass51,261 miles (+5,895)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 51,261 miles
- Test number
- 976144960639
- MinorNearside 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass45,366 miles (+6,034)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 45,366 miles
- Test number
- 154072118030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,332 miles (+6,783)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 39,332 miles
- Test number
- 806592468127
- AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass32,549 miles (+790)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 32,549 miles
- Test number
- 844524938409
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,759 miles (+575)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 31,759 miles
- Test number
- 346312265213
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords possibly deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass31,184 miles (+1,108)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 31,184 miles
- Test number
- 782290721640
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall poss quite close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass30,076 miles (+1,180)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 30,076 miles
- Test number
- 926106976963
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass28,896 miles (-13,769)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 28,896 miles
- Test number
- 707987072191
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryThe previous MOT mileage was recorded in KM so appears lower than before
Pass42,665 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 42,665 miles
- Test number
- 739519384968
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,665 miles (+2,777)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,665 miles
- Test number
- 911251984196
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format 7120 AR SHOULD BE 712 OAR (6.3.4f)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format 7120 AR SHOULD BE 712 OAR (6.3.4f)
Pass39,888 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 39,888 miles
- Test number
- 909882405201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS12 BKV
- Does LS12 BKV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 BKV is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS12 BKV?
- The MOT on LS12 BKV is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS12 BKV done?
- LS12 BKV was recorded at 61,031 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 1,988 miles a year.
- Has LS12 BKV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS12 BKV has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on LS12 BKV ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Jul 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LS12 BKV find?
- LS12 BKV passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.
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