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Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

LS12 YEUMOT history

LS12 YEU is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 2 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 160,911 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

LS12 YEU silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jan 2027
Mileage
160,911 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,770 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 YEU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
2 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 YEU was last recorded at 160,911 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 12,229 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,682 miles · 3 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
12,229 miles
Average per year
8,770 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,911 miles
  • 2025 – 148,682 miles
  • 2024 – 139,585 miles
  • 2020 – 110,432 miles
  • 2019 – 103,743 miles
  • 2018 – 96,410 miles
  • 2017 – 89,660 miles
  • 2016 – 81,002 miles
  • 2015 – 65,712 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,911 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play very slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front slight play in steering

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Closer inspection advised of other front to rear brake pipe whilst covers are off

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

13 tests since 27 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,911 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    160,911 miles
    Test number
    618467237107
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play very slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail160,911 miles (+12,229)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,911 miles
    Test number
    228677822569
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play very slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass148,682 miles (+9,097)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    148,682 miles
    Test number
    689545519613
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Pass139,585 miles (+29,153)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    139,585 miles
    Test number
    252563315848
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass110,432 miles (+6,689)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    110,432 miles
    Test number
    801625733490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass103,743 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    103,743 miles
    Test number
    114670883431
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail103,743 miles (+7,333)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,743 miles
    Test number
    171242276468
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass96,410 miles (+60)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    96,410 miles
    Test number
    318270518175
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in steering
    • AdvisoryCloser inspection advised of other front to rear brake pipe whilst covers are off

  9. Fail96,350 miles (+6,690)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,350 miles
    Test number
    857513219148
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in steering
    • AdvisoryCloser inspection advised of other front to rear brake pipe whilst covers are off

  10. Pass89,660 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    89,660 miles
    Test number
    539010356730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail89,645 miles (+8,643)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,645 miles
    Test number
    808628525071
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass81,002 miles (+15,290)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    81,002 miles
    Test number
    419165224040
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass65,712 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    65,712 miles
    Test number
    289468455054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 YEU

Does LS12 YEU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 YEU is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 YEU?
The MOT on LS12 YEU is valid until 7 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 YEU done?
LS12 YEU was recorded at 160,911 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 8,770 miles a year.
Has LS12 YEU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 YEU has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 YEU 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 YEU find?
LS12 YEU passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front wheel bearing has slight play very slight play; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both.

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