
Mercedes-Benz E
Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc
LS12 RVEMOT history
LS12 RVE is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 22 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 170,139 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 170,139 mi
- At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 10,267 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS12 RVE
- 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
- 22 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS12 RVE was last recorded at 170,139 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 170,139 miles · 26 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 10,267 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 170,139 miles
- 2025 – 161,231 miles
- 2024 – 150,978 miles
- 2023 – 140,618 miles
- 2022 – 131,173 miles
- 2021 – 120,224 miles
- 2020 – 112,755 miles
- 2019 – 103,059 miles
- 2018 – 91,057 miles
- 2017 – 79,256 miles
- 2016 – 67,037 miles
- 2015 – 57,789 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2022
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.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front + rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
16 tests since 30 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass170,139 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 170,139 miles
- Test number
- 120943257852
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail170,139 miles (+8,908)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,139 miles
- Test number
- 159635851317
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
Pass161,231 miles (+46)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 161,231 miles
- Test number
- 682799755349
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front + rear (0.1 (b))
Fail161,185 miles (+10,207)3 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,185 miles
- Test number
- 715376877980
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front + rear (0.1 (b))
Pass150,978 miles (+10,360)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 150,978 miles
- Test number
- 360203238137
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass140,618 miles (+9,445)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 140,618 miles
- Test number
- 188460230112
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Pass131,173 miles (+4)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 131,173 miles
- Test number
- 291686819543
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Fail131,169 miles (+10,945)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,169 miles
- Test number
- 974484632454
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Pass120,224 miles (+7,469)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 120,224 miles
- Test number
- 683812250074
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass112,755 miles (+9,696)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 112,755 miles
- Test number
- 399871133817
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,059 miles (+12,002)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 103,059 miles
- Test number
- 766480553727
- AdvisoryRear seats lowered so rear seat belts have not been checked
Pass91,057 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 91,057 miles
- Test number
- 695500177613
- AdvisoryRear seats lowered so unable to check rear seatbelts
Fail91,057 miles (+11,801)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,057 miles
- Test number
- 683713556745
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryRear seats lowered so unable to check rear seatbelts
Pass79,256 miles (+12,219)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 79,256 miles
- Test number
- 512749977063
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,037 miles (+9,248)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 67,037 miles
- Test number
- 284308672330
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,789 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 57,789 miles
- Test number
- 308699085022
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS12 RVE
- Does LS12 RVE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 RVE is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS12 RVE?
- The MOT on LS12 RVE is valid until 8 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS12 RVE done?
- LS12 RVE was recorded at 170,139 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 10,267 miles a year.
- Has LS12 RVE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS12 RVE has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on LS12 RVE 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 RVE find?
- LS12 RVE passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear facing, and 1 more.
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