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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,199 cc

LS12 RVCMOT history

LS12 RVC is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 20 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 138,089 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

LS12 RVC black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Sept 2027
Mileage
138,089 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,590 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 RVC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 RVC was last recorded at 138,089 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 5,175 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,914 miles · 29 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,175 miles
Average per year
6,590 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,089 miles
  • 2025 – 132,914 miles
  • 2024 – 126,183 miles
  • 2023 – 120,303 miles
  • 2022 – 113,918 miles
  • 2021 – 102,975 miles
  • 2020 – 100,324 miles
  • 2019 – 92,512 miles
  • 2018 – 84,826 miles
  • 2017 – 78,353 miles
  • 2016 – 71,445 miles
  • 2015 – 63,562 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,089 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass138,089 miles (+5,175)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    138,089 miles
    Test number
    278310688393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass132,914 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    132,914 miles
    Test number
    299751663950
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
  3. Fail132,908 miles (+6,725)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,908 miles
    Test number
    538779264823
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
  4. Pass126,183 miles (+5,880)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    126,183 miles
    Test number
    519595154703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass120,303 miles (+56)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    120,303 miles
    Test number
    975604180479
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  6. Fail120,247 miles (+6,329)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,247 miles
    Test number
    317554502491
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  7. Pass113,918 miles (+10,943)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    113,918 miles
    Test number
    773328013558
    • MinorNearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  8. Pass102,975 miles (+2,651)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    102,975 miles
    Test number
    509169255161
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass100,324 miles (+7,812)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    100,324 miles
    Test number
    317289626909
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Valve stem slightly damaged Both sides. (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass92,512 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    92,512 miles
    Test number
    283793409043
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both sides. (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Valve stem slightly damaged both sides. (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.
  11. Fail92,512 miles (+7,686)1 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,512 miles
    Test number
    313144371531
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both sides. (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Valve stem slightly damaged both sides. (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.
  12. Pass84,826 miles (+6,473)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    84,826 miles
    Test number
    998245697902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass78,353 miles (+6,908)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    78,353 miles
    Test number
    916250764323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass71,445 miles (+7,883)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    71,445 miles
    Test number
    467945333592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass63,562 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    63,562 miles
    Test number
    918757505186
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Fail63,560 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,560 miles
    Test number
    268406005452
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS12 RVC

Does LS12 RVC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 RVC is valid until 6 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 RVC?
The MOT on LS12 RVC is valid until 6 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 RVC done?
LS12 RVC was recorded at 138,089 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 6,590 miles a year.
Has LS12 RVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 RVC has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LS12 RVC 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 RVC find?
LS12 RVC passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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