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Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 3,724 cc

LS12 SBOMOT history

LS12 SBO is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 11 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 141,746 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

LS12 SBO silver Mercedes-Benz S-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jul 2027
Mileage
141,746 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,506 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 SBO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,724 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
11 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 SBO was last recorded at 141,746 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 6,530 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,216 miles · 30 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
6,530 miles
Average per year
8,506 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,746 miles
  • 2025 – 135,216 miles
  • 2024 – 132,071 miles
  • 2023 – 129,160 miles
  • 2021 – 126,339 miles
  • 2020 – 115,982 miles
  • 2019 – 112,623 miles
  • 2018 – 100,229 miles
  • 2017 – 82,325 miles
  • 2016 – 67,440 miles
  • 2014 – 54,323 miles
  • 2013 – 44,440 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,746 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted viewing is restricted

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 11 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,746 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    141,746 miles
    Test number
    247959636797
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted viewing is restricted
  2. Fail141,746 miles (+6,530)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,746 miles
    Test number
    812740332545
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted viewing is restricted
  3. Pass135,216 miles (+3,145)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    135,216 miles
    Test number
    331389731998
    • AdvisoryENGINE UNDER TRAY FITTED VIEWING IS RESTRICTED
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass132,071 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    132,071 miles
    Test number
    741743174549
    • AdvisoryFront Engine cover & undertray fitted view is restricted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail132,071 miles (+2,911)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,071 miles
    Test number
    630421400707
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Engine cover & undertray fitted view is restricted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass129,160 miles (+2,821)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    129,160 miles
    Test number
    613564037429
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass126,339 miles (+10,357)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    126,339 miles
    Test number
    735315801508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass115,982 miles (+3,359)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    115,982 miles
    Test number
    105180484388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass112,623 miles (+12,394)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    112,623 miles
    Test number
    901607646861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass100,229 miles (+17,904)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    100,229 miles
    Test number
    306047763259
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre touching plastic trim (rubing)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass82,325 miles (+352)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    82,325 miles
    Test number
    319673255023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail81,973 miles (+14,533)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,973 miles
    Test number
    881094823014
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  13. Pass67,440 miles (+13,117)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    67,440 miles
    Test number
    321049719017
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  14. Pass54,323 miles (+152)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    54,323 miles
    Test number
    915430714279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,171 miles (+9,731)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    54,171 miles
    Test number
    367271404143
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass44,440 miles (+15,342)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    44,440 miles
    Test number
    756014383283
    • NoteNSF tyre is wearing on both edges
  17. Pass29,098 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    29,098 miles
    Test number
    688861603185
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS12 SBO

Does LS12 SBO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 SBO is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 SBO?
The MOT on LS12 SBO is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 SBO done?
LS12 SBO was recorded at 141,746 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 8,506 miles a year.
Has LS12 SBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 SBO has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 SBO 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 SBO find?
LS12 SBO passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.

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