
Mercedes-Benz E
Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 2,987 cc
LS12 VJYMOT history
LS12 VJY is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 24 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 145,925 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 145,925 mi
- At MOT on 26 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 10,646 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS12 VJY
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,987 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 24 Jul 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS12 VJY was last recorded at 145,925 miles on 26 May 2026, 7,901 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 138,024 miles · 6 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,901 miles
- Average per year
- 10,646 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 145,925 miles
- 2025 – 138,024 miles
- 2023 – 117,266 miles
- 2022 – 103,046 miles
- 2021 – 90,208 miles
- 2020 – 81,125 miles
- 2019 – 71,446 miles
- 2018 – 58,841 miles
- 2017 – 46,529 miles
- 2016 – 39,744 miles
- 2015 – 30,355 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both torque arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
17 tests since 18 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass145,925 miles (+7,901)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 145,925 miles
- Test number
- 743501835282
- MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both torque arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass138,024 miles3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 138,024 miles
- Test number
- 728951565253
- MinorFront Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail138,024 miles1 repaired3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,024 miles
- Test number
- 107327718109
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorFront Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail222,068 km (+13,267)3 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 222,068 km
- Test number
- 459049061734
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass208,801 km4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 208,801 km
- Test number
- 369934437824
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))
Pass117,266 miles (+14,220)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 117,266 miles
- Test number
- 660573889662
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,046 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 103,046 miles
- Test number
- 153226477373
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail103,046 miles (+12,838)3 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,046 miles
- Test number
- 853915507470
- DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass90,208 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 90,208 miles
- Test number
- 382663265108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,207 miles (+9,082)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,207 miles
- Test number
- 521337638206
- DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cord exposed on tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn (feathering ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass81,125 miles (+9,679)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 81,125 miles
- Test number
- 368002137048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,446 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 71,446 miles
- Test number
- 130145038124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,446 miles (+12,605)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,446 miles
- Test number
- 470514238394
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass58,841 miles (+12,312)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 58,841 miles
- Test number
- 947038988516
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,529 miles (+6,785)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 46,529 miles
- Test number
- 135980214980
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,744 miles (+9,389)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 39,744 miles
- Test number
- 148611544040
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass30,355 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 30,355 miles
- Test number
- 259569295446
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS12 VJY
- Does LS12 VJY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 VJY is valid until 5 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS12 VJY?
- The MOT on LS12 VJY is valid until 5 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS12 VJY done?
- LS12 VJY was recorded at 145,925 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 10,646 miles a year.
- Has LS12 VJY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS12 VJY has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on LS12 VJY 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 VJY find?
- LS12 VJY passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front lower anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both torque arm bushes deteriorated, and 1 more.
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