Mercedes-Benz E
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc
LS12 SBXMOT history
LS12 SBX is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 23 Mar 2012. Its MOT expired on 14 May 2025 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 81,369 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 May 2025
- Mileage
- 81,369 mi
- At MOT on 29 Apr 2024
- MOT tests
- 13
- 9 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,470 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS12 SBX
- 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
- 23 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 May 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Apr 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS12 SBX was last recorded at 81,369 miles on 29 Apr 2024, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 81,364 miles · 23 Apr 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5 miles
- Average per year
- 5,470 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 81,369 miles
- 2023 – 79,313 miles
- 2022 – 73,378 miles
- 2021 – 62,587 miles
- 2020 – 52,811 miles
- 2018 – 39,432 miles
- 2017 – 34,500 miles
- 2016 – 33,655 miles
- 2014 – 28,262 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass81,369 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
13 tests since 14 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass81,369 miles (+5)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2025
- Odometer
- 81,369 miles
- Test number
- 389830579480
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail81,364 miles (+2,051)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,364 miles
- Test number
- 153082111297
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass79,313 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2024
- Odometer
- 79,313 miles
- Test number
- 940065162326
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc's guard plate catching brake disc
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
Fail79,311 miles (+5,933)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,311 miles
- Test number
- 623516204023
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc's guard plate catching brake disc
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
Pass73,378 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 73,378 miles
- Test number
- 858043877044
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail73,378 miles (+10,791)3 dangerous2 major1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,378 miles
- Test number
- 407018052764
- DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel rim may be cracked ??
Pass62,587 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 62,587 miles
- Test number
- 649492406927
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,587 miles (+9,776)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,587 miles
- Test number
- 795135856100
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side LOW READING (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass52,811 miles (+13,379)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 52,811 miles
- Test number
- 334943090375
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,432 miles (+4,932)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 39,432 miles
- Test number
- 989162074756
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass34,500 miles (+845)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 34,500 miles
- Test number
- 661636117821
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,655 miles (+5,393)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 33,655 miles
- Test number
- 283234486097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,262 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 28,262 miles
- Test number
- 106716924224
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS12 SBX
- Does LS12 SBX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS12 SBX expired on 14 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS12 SBX?
- The MOT on LS12 SBX expired on 14 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS12 SBX done?
- LS12 SBX was recorded at 81,369 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2024, an average of 5,470 miles a year.
- Has LS12 SBX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS12 SBX has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on LS12 SBX 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 SBX find?
- LS12 SBX passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2024 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.
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