Mercedes-Benz E
Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc
LS12 YBJMOT history
LS12 YBJ is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 26 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 98,776 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 98,776 mi
- At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 11 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 6,431 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS12 YBJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,143 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 26 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS12 YBJ was last recorded at 98,776 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 1,527 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 97,249 miles · 21 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,527 miles
- Average per year
- 6,431 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 98,776 miles
- 2025 – 97,249 miles
- 2024 – 94,631 miles
- 2023 – 80,788 miles
- 2022 – 56,468 miles
- 2020 – 41,265 miles
- 2019 – 39,568 miles
- 2018 – 36,911 miles
- 2017 – 32,376 miles
- 2016 – 28,384 miles
- 2015 – 25,511 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass98,776 miles
- MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arms - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
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.
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
14 tests since 11 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass98,776 miles (+1,527)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 98,776 miles
- Test number
- 907636480757
- MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arms - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass97,249 miles (+3)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 97,249 miles
- Test number
- 353758266702
- MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail97,246 miles (+2,615)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,246 miles
- Test number
- 537768056483
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system under the sill tray (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass94,631 miles (+13,843)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 94,631 miles
- Test number
- 110258861491
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,788 miles (+5)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 80,788 miles
- Test number
- 149622199775
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail80,783 miles (+24,315)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,783 miles
- Test number
- 561912100786
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass56,468 miles (+15,203)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 56,468 miles
- Test number
- 401759556879
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin INSIDE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass41,265 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 41,265 miles
- Test number
- 689515536099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,263 miles (+1,695)2 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,263 miles
- Test number
- 305443442157
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge and below legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass39,568 miles (+2,657)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 39,568 miles
- Test number
- 436858915418
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,911 miles (+4,535)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2019
- Odometer
- 36,911 miles
- Test number
- 202812228892
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Pass32,376 miles (+3,992)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2018
- Odometer
- 32,376 miles
- Test number
- 206357373109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,384 miles (+2,873)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 28,384 miles
- Test number
- 519846311123
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass25,511 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 25,511 miles
- Test number
- 635471905143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS12 YBJ
- Does LS12 YBJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 YBJ is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS12 YBJ?
- The MOT on LS12 YBJ is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS12 YBJ done?
- LS12 YBJ was recorded at 98,776 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 6,431 miles a year.
- Has LS12 YBJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS12 YBJ has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on LS12 YBJ 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 YBJ find?
- LS12 YBJ passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arms - both sides; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.
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