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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.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass166,234 miles
  • 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))

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. Pass120,253 miles (+10,300)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    120,253 miles
    Test number
    147613175522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. 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
  10. Pass98,373 miles (+7,706)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    98,373 miles
    Test number
    781049043952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. 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)
  12. 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)
  13. 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)
  14. Pass33,144 miles (+4,114)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    33,144 miles
    Test number
    107434944392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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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