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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.

LS12 RVE silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass170,139 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. Pass112,755 miles (+9,696)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    112,755 miles
    Test number
    399871133817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. Pass79,256 miles (+12,219)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    79,256 miles
    Test number
    512749977063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass67,037 miles (+9,248)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    67,037 miles
    Test number
    284308672330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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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