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Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

LS12 FZXMOT history

LS12 FZX is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 108,554 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

LS12 FZX silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Dec 2026
Mileage
108,554 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,993 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 FZX
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
30 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 FZX was last recorded at 108,554 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 31 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,523 miles · 1 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
31 miles
Average per year
7,993 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 108,554 miles
  • 2024 – 104,837 miles
  • 2023 – 97,110 miles
  • 2022 – 84,703 miles
  • 2021 – 74,790 miles
  • 2020 – 68,229 miles
  • 2019 – 55,166 miles
  • 2018 – 44,468 miles
  • 2017 – 34,265 miles
  • 2016 – 24,174 miles
  • 2015 – 23,132 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,554 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe between pump and o/side front flexible hose corroded (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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexable hose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Engine + under body covers

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

16 tests since 27 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,554 miles (+31)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    108,554 miles
    Test number
    109918396325
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe between pump and o/side front flexible hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Fail108,523 miles (+3,686)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,523 miles
    Test number
    261434736125
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe between pump and o/side front flexible hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass104,837 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    104,837 miles
    Test number
    612517226578
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexable hose (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Fail104,837 miles (+7,727)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,837 miles
    Test number
    885649717056
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexable hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass97,110 miles (+12,407)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    97,110 miles
    Test number
    763809283990
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  6. Pass84,703 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    84,703 miles
    Test number
    759285598589
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering fluid tank (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail84,703 miles (+9,913)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,703 miles
    Test number
    247992668104
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering fluid tank (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass74,790 miles (+6,561)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    74,790 miles
    Test number
    471691229906
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass68,229 miles (+13,063)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    68,229 miles
    Test number
    891846698203
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears approaching wearbars (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake =17% minimum =16%
  10. Pass55,166 miles (+10,698)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    55,166 miles
    Test number
    332287881604
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  11. Pass44,468 miles (+10,203)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    44,468 miles
    Test number
    704151524348
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has multiple deep splits to inner sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass34,265 miles (+10,091)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    34,265 miles
    Test number
    757217681705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass24,174 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    24,174 miles
    Test number
    449978128268
    • AdvisoryEngine + under body covers
  14. Fail24,158 miles (+1,026)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,158 miles
    Test number
    544922237789
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine + under body covers
  15. Pass23,132 miles (+17)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    23,132 miles
    Test number
    629767585005
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  16. Fail23,115 miles1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,115 miles
    Test number
    796846085005
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Questions about LS12 FZX

Does LS12 FZX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 FZX is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS12 FZX?
The MOT on LS12 FZX is valid until 5 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 FZX done?
LS12 FZX was recorded at 108,554 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 7,993 miles a year.
Has LS12 FZX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 FZX has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LS12 FZX 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 FZX find?
LS12 FZX passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe between pump and o/side front flexible hose corroded.

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