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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

LS12 BNUMOT history

LS12 BNU is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 16 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 105,713 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

LS12 BNU silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
105,713 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,828 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 BNU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
16 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 BNU was last recorded at 105,713 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 40 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,673 miles · 28 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
40 miles
Average per year
7,828 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 105,713 miles
  • 2024 – 96,317 miles
  • 2023 – 86,824 miles
  • 2022 – 77,777 miles
  • 2021 – 68,462 miles
  • 2020 – 59,769 miles
  • 2019 – 53,053 miles
  • 2018 – 45,725 miles
  • 2017 – 38,428 miles
  • 2016 – 30,718 miles
  • 2015 – 21,750 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,713 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass105,713 miles (+40)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    105,713 miles
    Test number
    163544551143
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Fail105,673 miles (+9,356)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,673 miles
    Test number
    629497383072
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass96,317 miles (+9,493)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    96,317 miles
    Test number
    829122898221
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass86,824 miles (+9,047)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    86,824 miles
    Test number
    208624783389
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass77,777 miles (+9,315)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    77,777 miles
    Test number
    821723378429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass68,462 miles (+3,865)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    68,462 miles
    Test number
    944577021676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass64,597 miles (+4,828)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    64,597 miles
    Test number
    641975850818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass59,769 miles (+6,716)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    59,769 miles
    Test number
    148998240720
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass53,053 miles (+7,328)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    53,053 miles
    Test number
    790843191666
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass45,725 miles (+7,297)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    45,725 miles
    Test number
    820897280923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass38,428 miles (+7,710)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    38,428 miles
    Test number
    511194277346
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit has cut (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass30,718 miles (+8,968)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    30,718 miles
    Test number
    398434669482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass21,750 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    21,750 miles
    Test number
    307705175034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail21,696 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,696 miles
    Test number
    629682475083
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about LS12 BNU

Does LS12 BNU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 BNU is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS12 BNU?
The MOT on LS12 BNU is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 BNU done?
LS12 BNU was recorded at 105,713 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 7,828 miles a year.
Has LS12 BNU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 BNU has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LS12 BNU 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 BNU find?
LS12 BNU passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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