
Mercedes-Benz E
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc
LS12 SPUMOT history
LS12 SPU is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 134,423 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 134,423 mi
- At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 12 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 9,432 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS12 SPU
- 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
- 30 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS12 SPU was last recorded at 134,423 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 2,376 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 132,047 miles · 13 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,376 miles
- Average per year
- 9,432 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 134,423 miles
- 2025 – 132,047 miles
- 2024 – 126,737 miles
- 2023 – 122,030 miles
- 2022 – 114,702 miles
- 2021 – 101,174 miles
- 2020 – 91,180 miles
- 2019 – 79,468 miles
- 2018 – 65,436 miles
- 2016 – 51,020 miles
- 2015 – 37,432 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
15 tests since 7 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass134,423 miles (+2,376)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 134,423 miles
- Test number
- 774191349717
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,047 miles (+36)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 132,047 miles
- Test number
- 220211989150
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Fail132,011 miles (+5,274)2 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,011 miles
- Test number
- 498203990253
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass126,737 miles (+61)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 126,737 miles
- Test number
- 903638278633
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryTested in a wet condition
Fail126,676 miles (+4,646)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,676 miles
- Test number
- 463307465196
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryTested in a wet condition
Pass122,030 miles (+7,328)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 122,030 miles
- Test number
- 622039004475
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass114,702 miles (+13,528)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 114,702 miles
- Test number
- 477541444235
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass101,174 miles (+9,994)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 101,174 miles
- Test number
- 745949910725
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,180 miles (+11,712)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 91,180 miles
- Test number
- 252369703212
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
- AdvisoryFront wipers streaking / smearing
Pass79,468 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 79,468 miles
- Test number
- 400834868113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,468 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 79,468 miles
- Test number
- 736532823656
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,468 miles (+14,032)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,468 miles
- Test number
- 570981747174
- DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass65,436 miles (+14,416)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 65,436 miles
- Test number
- 408599799129
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass51,020 miles (+13,588)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 51,020 miles
- Test number
- 660186636707
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin brakes worn (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyres close to limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass37,432 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 37,432 miles
- Test number
- 691652835511
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS12 SPU
- Does LS12 SPU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 SPU is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS12 SPU?
- The MOT on LS12 SPU is valid until 19 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 SPU done?
- LS12 SPU was recorded at 134,423 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 9,432 miles a year.
- Has LS12 SPU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS12 SPU has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on LS12 SPU 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 SPU find?
- LS12 SPU passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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