
Mercedes-Benz E
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc
LS12 RVKMOT history
LS12 RVK is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 20 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 166,234 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 166,234 mi
- At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 13 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 11,657 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS12 RVK
- 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 18 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS12 RVK was last recorded at 166,234 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 14,121 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 152,113 miles · 24 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 14,121 miles
- Average per year
- 11,657 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 166,234 miles
- 2025 – 152,113 miles
- 2024 – 146,306 miles
- 2023 – 135,928 miles
- 2022 – 128,099 miles
- 2021 – 120,253 miles
- 2020 – 109,953 miles
- 2019 – 98,373 miles
- 2018 – 90,667 miles
- 2017 – 78,978 miles
- 2015 – 58,768 miles
- 2014 – 33,144 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
15 tests since 11 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass166,234 miles (+14,121)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 166,234 miles
- Test number
- 412117382959
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass152,113 miles (+5,807)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 152,113 miles
- Test number
- 734494023017
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass146,306 miles (+10,378)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 146,306 miles
- Test number
- 248285301087
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass135,928 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 135,928 miles
- Test number
- 231419815219
- AdvisorySmall oil leak
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle
Fail135,922 miles (+7,823)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,922 miles
- Test number
- 115082425619
- DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySmall oil leak
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle
Pass128,099 miles (+7)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 128,099 miles
- Test number
- 629735520131
- MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle
Fail128,092 miles (+7,839)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,092 miles
- Test number
- 349142830293
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle
Pass120,253 miles (+10,300)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 120,253 miles
- Test number
- 147613175522
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,953 miles (+11,580)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 109,953 miles
- Test number
- 555198907632
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle
Pass98,373 miles (+7,706)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 98,373 miles
- Test number
- 781049043952
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,667 miles (+11,689)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 90,667 miles
- Test number
- 571916714818
- 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)
Pass78,978 miles (+20,210)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 78,978 miles
- Test number
- 249856056722
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass58,768 miles (+25,624)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 58,768 miles
- Test number
- 663235066863
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass33,144 miles (+4,114)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 33,144 miles
- Test number
- 107434944392
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,030 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 29,030 miles
- Test number
- 259492664148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS12 RVK
- Does LS12 RVK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 RVK is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS12 RVK?
- The MOT on LS12 RVK is valid until 18 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 RVK done?
- LS12 RVK was recorded at 166,234 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 11,657 miles a year.
- Has LS12 RVK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS12 RVK has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2023.
- Has the mileage on LS12 RVK 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 RVK find?
- LS12 RVK passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.
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