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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,987 cc

LS12 GFEMOT history

LS12 GFE is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 27 Mar 2012. Its MOT expired on 24 Sept 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 182,031 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2025.

LS12 GFE black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Sept 2026
Mileage
182,031 mi
At MOT on 19 Sept 2025
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,368 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 GFE
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
27 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 GFE was last recorded at 182,031 miles on 19 Sept 2025, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,022 miles · 18 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
10,368 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 182,031 miles
  • 2024 – 176,823 miles
  • 2023 – 169,940 miles
  • 2022 – 165,071 miles
  • 2021 – 163,228 miles
  • 2019 – 157,023 miles
  • 2017 – 124,712 miles
  • 2016 – 101,147 miles
  • 2015 – 76,718 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,031 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 1 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,031 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    182,031 miles
    Test number
    374545068192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail182,022 miles (+5,199)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,022 miles
    Test number
    955165566268
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass176,823 miles (+6,883)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    176,823 miles
    Test number
    310525862482
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass169,940 miles (+662)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    169,940 miles
    Test number
    636025205001
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass169,278 miles (+4,207)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    169,278 miles
    Test number
    916353655829
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass165,071 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    165,071 miles
    Test number
    881772238590
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail165,071 miles (+1,843)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,071 miles
    Test number
    334542912568
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid empty of water (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass163,228 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    163,228 miles
    Test number
    655162979750
    • 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))

  9. Fail163,227 miles (+6,204)2 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,227 miles
    Test number
    911244551154
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass157,023 miles (+1,061)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    157,023 miles
    Test number
    225092664002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail155,962 miles (+31,250)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,962 miles
    Test number
    607080453281
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  12. Pass124,712 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    124,712 miles
    Test number
    126963235241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has cuts in side wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has cuts in side wall

  13. Fail124,712 miles (+23,565)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,712 miles
    Test number
    161642342111
    • 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)

  14. Pass101,147 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    101,147 miles
    Test number
    620662778824
    • AdvisoryUndercar and underbonnet covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
    • AdvisoryWarning message of passenger side airbag malfunction displayed

  15. Fail101,147 miles (+24,429)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,147 miles
    Test number
    462839133665
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUndercar and underbonnet covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
    • AdvisoryWarning message of passenger side airbag malfunction displayed

  16. Pass76,718 miles (+1,507)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    76,718 miles
    Test number
    168152159730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass75,211 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    75,211 miles
    Test number
    318342255111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 GFE

Does LS12 GFE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS12 GFE expired on 24 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS12 GFE?
The MOT on LS12 GFE expired on 24 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS12 GFE done?
LS12 GFE was recorded at 182,031 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2025, an average of 10,368 miles a year.
Has LS12 GFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 GFE has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LS12 GFE 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 GFE find?
LS12 GFE passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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