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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

LS12 YCZMOT history

LS12 YCZ is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 2 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 145,547 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.

LS12 YCZ black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Feb 2027
Mileage
145,547 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,096 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

LS12 YCZ was last recorded at 145,547 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 6,790 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,757 miles · 4 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
6,790 miles
Average per year
11,096 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,547 miles
  • 2024 – 138,757 miles
  • 2023 – 130,873 miles
  • 2022 – 119,093 miles
  • 2021 – 101,965 miles
  • 2020 – 93,808 miles
  • 2019 – 88,222 miles
  • 2018 – 78,715 miles
  • 2017 – 59,873 miles
  • 2016 – 48,640 miles
  • 2015 – 26,128 miles
  • 2014 – 16,981 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,547 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively releasing leaver damage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides center arms inner bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Various brake pipes are corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 14 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,547 miles (+6,790)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    145,547 miles
    Test number
    284142325148
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass138,757 miles (+7,884)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    138,757 miles
    Test number
    338429232673
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass130,873 miles (+60)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    130,873 miles
    Test number
    901016509182
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively releasing leaver damage (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides center arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious brake pipes are corroded

  4. Fail130,813 miles (+11,720)1 dangerous4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,813 miles
    Test number
    470487183255
    • DangerousNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected hole in subframe (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible damage (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively releasing leaver damage (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides center arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious brake pipes are corroded

  5. Pass119,093 miles (+17,128)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    119,093 miles
    Test number
    230246866229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass101,965 miles (+8,157)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    101,965 miles
    Test number
    571618368726
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass93,808 miles (+5,586)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    93,808 miles
    Test number
    931347396140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass88,222 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    88,222 miles
    Test number
    273311124525
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail88,222 miles (+9,507)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,222 miles
    Test number
    265946589592
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass78,715 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    78,715 miles
    Test number
    887368893525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail78,715 miles (+18,842)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,715 miles
    Test number
    366995941589
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass59,873 miles (+11,233)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    59,873 miles
    Test number
    903893958879
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass48,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    48,640 miles
    Test number
    400667799389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail48,640 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,640 miles
    Test number
    505544490330
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Fail48,664 miles (+5,824)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,664 miles
    Test number
    859996550262
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront disc lipped
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass42,840 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    42,840 miles
    Test number
    467527850145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUndercovers fitted

  17. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    968901195167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass26,128 miles (+9,147)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    26,128 miles
    Test number
    138223015403
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass16,981 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    16,981 miles
    Test number
    779085694111
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LS12 YCZ

Does LS12 YCZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 YCZ is valid until 12 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 YCZ?
The MOT on LS12 YCZ is valid until 12 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 YCZ done?
LS12 YCZ was recorded at 145,547 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 11,096 miles a year.
Has LS12 YCZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 YCZ has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LS12 YCZ 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 YCZ find?
LS12 YCZ passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front wheel bearing has slight play; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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