Mercedes-Benz E
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc
LS12 GVMMOT history
LS12 GVM is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 20 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 75,353 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 75,353 mi
- At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 14
- 11 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,565 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS12 GVM
- 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
- 20 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS12 GVM was last recorded at 75,353 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 75,345 miles · 1 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8 miles
- Average per year
- 4,565 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 75,353 miles
- 2024 – 65,474 miles
- 2023 – 60,078 miles
- 2022 – 56,078 miles
- 2021 – 51,971 miles
- 2020 – 49,709 miles
- 2019 – 45,295 miles
- 2018 – 39,773 miles
- 2017 – 34,395 miles
- 2016 – 31,043 miles
- 2015 – 26,435 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass75,353 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Position lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
14 tests since 16 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass75,353 miles (+8)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 75,353 miles
- Test number
- 516455279563
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail75,345 miles (+77)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,345 miles
- Test number
- 554544994993
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail75,268 miles (+9,794)6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,268 miles
- Test number
- 797934209789
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass65,474 miles (+5,396)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 65,474 miles
- Test number
- 261839465361
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass60,078 miles (+4,000)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 60,078 miles
- Test number
- 875497009450
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.13mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass56,078 miles (+4,107)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 56,078 miles
- Test number
- 497911216475
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRecommend changing all tyres
Pass51,971 miles (+2,262)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 51,971 miles
- Test number
- 313488888999
- AdvisoryFront tyres perished on side walls
- AdvisoryRear tyres perished on side walls
Pass49,709 miles (+4,414)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 49,709 miles
- Test number
- 522215404292
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,295 miles (+5,522)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 45,295 miles
- Test number
- 837226361303
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass39,773 miles (+5,378)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 39,773 miles
- Test number
- 788743266858
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Both front ON limits o/s damage to rear no cord (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear o/s on limit nail in tread (4.1.E.1)
Pass34,395 miles (+5)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 34,395 miles
- Test number
- 418043218401
- 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)
- AdvisorySmaller tyre size fitted to rear wheels 235/45/17 fronts 245/45/17
Fail34,390 miles (+3,347)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,390 miles
- Test number
- 170545771283
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/17 (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/17 (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
Pass31,043 miles (+4,608)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 31,043 miles
- Test number
- 853140584550
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,435 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 26,435 miles
- Test number
- 956475575038
- 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)
Questions about LS12 GVM
- Does LS12 GVM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 GVM is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LS12 GVM?
- The MOT on LS12 GVM is valid until 1 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 GVM done?
- LS12 GVM was recorded at 75,353 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 4,565 miles a year.
- Has LS12 GVM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS12 GVM has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on LS12 GVM 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 GVM find?
- LS12 GVM passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.
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