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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

LS12 GLKMOT history

LS12 GLK is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 12 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 132,280 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

LS12 GLK black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
132,280 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,250 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 GLK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
12 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 GLK was last recorded at 132,280 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 387 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,893 miles · 9 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
387 miles
Average per year
9,250 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,280 miles
  • 2025 – 120,362 miles
  • 2024 – 112,283 miles
  • 2023 – 101,543 miles
  • 2021 – 84,068 miles
  • 2020 – 75,995 miles
  • 2019 – 58,858 miles
  • 2018 – 51,684 miles
  • 2017 – 44,806 miles
  • 2016 – 34,212 miles
  • 2015 – 24,753 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,280 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass132,280 miles (+387)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    132,280 miles
    Test number
    712430246418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail131,893 miles (+11,531)4 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,893 miles
    Test number
    183795390829
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn second arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass120,362 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    120,362 miles
    Test number
    823339801380
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail120,360 miles (+8,077)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,360 miles
    Test number
    746599498953
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken linkage (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass112,283 miles (+10,740)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    112,283 miles
    Test number
    825397882529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass101,543 miles (+17,475)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    101,543 miles
    Test number
    815048165972
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass84,068 miles (+8,073)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    84,068 miles
    Test number
    748776826997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass75,995 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    75,995 miles
    Test number
    949752453660
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Fail75,995 miles (+17,137)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,995 miles
    Test number
    166928803603
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass58,858 miles (+7,174)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    58,858 miles
    Test number
    764568338114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass51,684 miles (+6,878)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    51,684 miles
    Test number
    755588675969
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  12. Pass44,806 miles (+10,594)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    44,806 miles
    Test number
    938902427657
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  13. Pass34,212 miles (+9,459)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    34,212 miles
    Test number
    590345606552
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges
  14. Pass24,753 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    24,753 miles
    Test number
    427548755063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 GLK

Does LS12 GLK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 GLK is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 GLK?
The MOT on LS12 GLK is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 GLK done?
LS12 GLK was recorded at 132,280 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 9,250 miles a year.
Has LS12 GLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 GLK has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 GLK 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 GLK find?
LS12 GLK passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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