Mercedes-Benz E
White · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc
LS12 XYUMOT history
LS12 XYU is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 26 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 162,783 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 162,783 mi
- At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 11,565 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS12 XYU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,143 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 26 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS12 XYU was last recorded at 162,783 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 2,572 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 160,211 miles · 4 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,572 miles
- Average per year
- 11,565 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 162,783 miles
- 2025 – 160,211 miles
- 2024 – 157,148 miles
- 2023 – 145,851 miles
- 2022 – 132,953 miles
- 2021 – 117,139 miles
- 2020 – 102,571 miles
- 2019 – 81,112 miles
- 2018 – 78,300 miles
- 2017 – 67,052 miles
- 2016 – 49,490 miles
- 2015 – 36,099 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass162,783 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
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.
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
17 tests since 27 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass162,783 miles (+2,572)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 162,783 miles
- Test number
- 551748440334
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass160,211 miles (+3,063)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 160,211 miles
- Test number
- 771370681444
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass157,148 miles (+11,297)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 157,148 miles
- Test number
- 526993187154
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass145,851 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 145,851 miles
- Test number
- 877495607997
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail145,851 miles (+13)6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,851 miles
- Test number
- 300319226318
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail145,838 miles (+12,885)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,838 miles
- Test number
- 582866581487
- MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure joint (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass132,953 miles (+64)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 132,953 miles
- Test number
- 101567243917
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail132,889 miles (+15,750)2 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,889 miles
- Test number
- 677545194622
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass117,139 miles (+3)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 117,139 miles
- Test number
- 275409204122
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail117,136 miles (+14,565)7 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,136 miles
- Test number
- 935086096606
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass102,571 miles (+21,459)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 102,571 miles
- Test number
- 169323882987
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,112 miles (+2,812)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 81,112 miles
- Test number
- 954371977233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,300 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 78,300 miles
- Test number
- 879747570732
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail78,300 miles (+11,248)2 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,300 miles
- Test number
- 314241042838
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass67,052 miles (+17,562)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 67,052 miles
- Test number
- 831741001663
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,490 miles (+13,391)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 49,490 miles
- Test number
- 293183769079
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,099 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 36,099 miles
- Test number
- 408257015136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS12 XYU
- Does LS12 XYU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 XYU is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS12 XYU?
- The MOT on LS12 XYU is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS12 XYU done?
- LS12 XYU was recorded at 162,783 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 11,565 miles a year.
- Has LS12 XYU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS12 XYU has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2023.
- Has the mileage on LS12 XYU 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 XYU find?
- LS12 XYU passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.
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