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Mercedes-Benz E

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,987 cc

LS12 BLKMOT history

LS12 BLK is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 16 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 109,650 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2026.

LS12 BLK black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Mar 2027
Mileage
109,650 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,966 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 BLK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
16 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 BLK was last recorded at 109,650 miles on 7 Mar 2026, 2,528 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,122 miles · 8 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,528 miles
Average per year
5,966 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,650 miles
  • 2025 – 107,122 miles
  • 2024 – 106,850 miles
  • 2023 – 106,111 miles
  • 2022 – 101,141 miles
  • 2021 – 86,884 miles
  • 2020 – 82,887 miles
  • 2019 – 72,184 miles
  • 2018 – 63,307 miles
  • 2017 – 59,535 miles
  • 2016 – 56,008 miles
  • 2015 – 43,881 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,650 miles
  • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 26 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,650 miles (+2,528)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    109,650 miles
    Test number
    635780825165
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass107,122 miles (+272)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    107,122 miles
    Test number
    616638030252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass106,850 miles (+739)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    106,850 miles
    Test number
    222230605886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass106,111 miles (+4,970)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    106,111 miles
    Test number
    452235622942
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass101,141 miles (+14,257)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    101,141 miles
    Test number
    124701101737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass86,884 miles (+3,997)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    86,884 miles
    Test number
    884941727190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass82,887 miles (+10,703)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2021
    Odometer
    82,887 miles
    Test number
    931823846983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass72,184 miles (+8,877)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    72,184 miles
    Test number
    166472581653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass63,307 miles (+3,772)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    63,307 miles
    Test number
    775928925725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass59,535 miles (+3,527)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    59,535 miles
    Test number
    488639543062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass56,008 miles (+12,127)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    56,008 miles
    Test number
    581815178004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass43,881 miles (+13)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    43,881 miles
    Test number
    559315865010
    • NoteEmission gase too low to read.

  13. Fail43,868 miles5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,868 miles
    Test number
    305807755024
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEmission gase too low to rear.

Questions about LS12 BLK

Does LS12 BLK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 BLK is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 BLK?
The MOT on LS12 BLK is valid until 11 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 BLK done?
LS12 BLK was recorded at 109,650 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2026, an average of 5,966 miles a year.
Has LS12 BLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 BLK has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2015.
Has the mileage on LS12 BLK 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 LS12 BLK find?
LS12 BLK passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 4 more.

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