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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.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass145,925 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. Pass117,266 miles (+14,220)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    117,266 miles
    Test number
    660573889662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. Pass90,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    90,208 miles
    Test number
    382663265108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. 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))
  11. Pass81,125 miles (+9,679)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    81,125 miles
    Test number
    368002137048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass71,446 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    71,446 miles
    Test number
    130145038124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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))
  14. Pass58,841 miles (+12,312)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    58,841 miles
    Test number
    947038988516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,529 miles (+6,785)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    46,529 miles
    Test number
    135980214980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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)
  17. 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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