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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

LS12 GKCMOT history

LS12 GKC is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 26 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 120,226 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.

LS12 GKC silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Feb 2027
Mileage
120,226 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,628 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 GKC
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
26 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 GKC was last recorded at 120,226 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 194 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,032 miles · 9 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
194 miles
Average per year
8,628 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,226 miles
  • 2025 – 100,785 miles
  • 2024 – 81,162 miles
  • 2023 – 62,789 miles
  • 2022 – 45,222 miles
  • 2021 – 43,912 miles
  • 2020 – 43,539 miles
  • 2019 – 40,101 miles
  • 2018 – 36,819 miles
  • 2017 – 34,259 miles
  • 2016 – 31,558 miles
  • 2015 – 26,232 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,226 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most lower control arm bush cracked and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most lower control arm bush cracked and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 24 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,226 miles (+194)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    120,226 miles
    Test number
    325774182579
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most lower control arm bush cracked and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most lower control arm bush cracked and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail120,032 miles (+19,247)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,032 miles
    Test number
    689276986304
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most lower control arm bush cracked and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most lower control arm bush cracked and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass100,785 miles (+19,623)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    100,785 miles
    Test number
    715672888693
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads thin. Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most control arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most control arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass81,162 miles (+18,373)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    81,162 miles
    Test number
    113392561412
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front control arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front control arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass62,789 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    62,789 miles
    Test number
    331493459568
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail62,788 miles (+17,566)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,788 miles
    Test number
    101425805853
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached control arm bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolts loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolts loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass45,222 miles (+1,310)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    45,222 miles
    Test number
    989647447024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  8. Pass43,912 miles (+373)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    43,912 miles
    Test number
    467284184949
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass43,539 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    43,539 miles
    Test number
    165750712167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail43,538 miles (+3,437)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,538 miles
    Test number
    663964556587
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass40,101 miles (+3,282)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    40,101 miles
    Test number
    668230641657
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass36,819 miles (+2,560)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    36,819 miles
    Test number
    796090838048
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass34,259 miles (+2,701)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    34,259 miles
    Test number
    829284606953
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  14. Pass31,558 miles (+5,326)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    31,558 miles
    Test number
    758246498441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail26,232 miles3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,232 miles
    Test number
    988013985061
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteEmissions too clean to register

Questions about LS12 GKC

Does LS12 GKC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 GKC is valid until 12 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 GKC?
The MOT on LS12 GKC is valid until 12 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 GKC done?
LS12 GKC was recorded at 120,226 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 8,628 miles a year.
Has LS12 GKC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 GKC has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 GKC 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 GKC find?
LS12 GKC passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most lower control arm bush cracked and perishing; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most lower control arm bush cracked and perishing.

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