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Mercedes-Benz E

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

LS12 YBLMOT history

LS12 YBL is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 3 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 136,373 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

LS12 YBL grey Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jan 2027
Mileage
136,373 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,412 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 YBL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
3 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 YBL was last recorded at 136,373 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 6,107 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
130,266 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,107 miles
Average per year
10,412 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,373 miles
  • 2025 – 130,266 miles
  • 2024 – 121,931 miles
  • 2023 – 110,392 miles
  • 2021 – 102,299 miles
  • 2020 – 87,341 miles
  • 2019 – 58,139 miles
  • 2018 – 50,773 miles
  • 2017 – 40,114 miles
  • 2016 – 33,142 miles
  • 2015 – 26,681 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,373 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 1 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,373 miles (+6,107)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    136,373 miles
    Test number
    998086505484
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  2. Pass130,266 miles (+8,335)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    130,266 miles
    Test number
    463797298885
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass121,931 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    121,931 miles
    Test number
    206610742507
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail121,922 miles (+11,530)1 dangerous2 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,922 miles
    Test number
    702062135637
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high Both headlamps (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass110,392 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    110,392 miles
    Test number
    497383346087
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated NS/OS (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted
  6. Fail110,391 miles (+8,092)1 dangerous2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,391 miles
    Test number
    332915548345
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated NS/OS (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted
  7. Pass102,299 miles (+14,958)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    102,299 miles
    Test number
    686480586977
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass87,341 miles (+29,202)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    87,341 miles
    Test number
    762111485959
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass58,139 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    58,139 miles
    Test number
    137720823735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail58,139 miles (+7,366)1 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,139 miles
    Test number
    818478266666
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  11. Pass50,773 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    50,773 miles
    Test number
    879070684195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front small cut in tyre no cords visible
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear small cut in tyre no cords visible
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted
  12. Fail50,773 miles (+10,659)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,773 miles
    Test number
    499414682409
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front small cut in tyre no cords visible
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear small cut in tyre no cords visible
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted
  13. Pass40,114 miles (+6,972)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    40,114 miles
    Test number
    357110507805
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine cover fitted
  14. Pass33,142 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    33,142 miles
    Test number
    174804550381
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Fail33,142 miles (+6,461)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,142 miles
    Test number
    293073362922
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass26,681 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    26,681 miles
    Test number
    927432585135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 YBL

Does LS12 YBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 YBL is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 YBL?
The MOT on LS12 YBL is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 YBL done?
LS12 YBL was recorded at 136,373 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 10,412 miles a year.
Has LS12 YBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 YBL has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LS12 YBL 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 YBL find?
LS12 YBL passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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