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Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

LS12 YFPMOT history

LS12 YFP is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 26 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 135,134 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

LS12 YFP grey Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Dec 2026
Mileage
135,134 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,972 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 YFP
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
26 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 YFP was last recorded at 135,134 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 2,761 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,373 miles · 2 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,761 miles
Average per year
9,972 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 135,134 miles
  • 2024 – 132,373 miles
  • 2023 – 128,236 miles
  • 2022 – 115,238 miles
  • 2021 – 93,001 miles
  • 2019 – 67,557 miles
  • 2018 – 48,340 miles
  • 2017 – 43,167 miles
  • 2016 – 37,023 miles
  • 2015 – 32,384 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,134 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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.

  • Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 17 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,134 miles (+2,761)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    135,134 miles
    Test number
    505812512652
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass132,373 miles (+4,137)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    132,373 miles
    Test number
    873159287699
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass128,236 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    128,236 miles
    Test number
    223285600468
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Fail128,236 miles (+12,998)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,236 miles
    Test number
    710537769278
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass115,238 miles (+5,528)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    115,238 miles
    Test number
    601094539234
    • 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))
  6. Pass109,710 miles (+3,593)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    109,710 miles
    Test number
    164019780561
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  7. Fail106,117 miles (+13,116)7 major1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,117 miles
    Test number
    526506260266
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  8. Pass93,001 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    93,001 miles
    Test number
    700581021576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail93,001 miles (+25,444)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,001 miles
    Test number
    494741766613
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  10. Pass67,557 miles (+19,217)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    67,557 miles
    Test number
    119013621626
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass48,340 miles (+5,173)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    48,340 miles
    Test number
    418100780812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass43,167 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    43,167 miles
    Test number
    530940867619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail43,167 miles (+6,144)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,167 miles
    Test number
    140159860134
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
  14. Pass37,023 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    37,023 miles
    Test number
    136952503787
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer tyre chunk out on sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Fail37,023 miles (+4,639)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,023 miles
    Test number
    642764491719
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer tyre chunk out on sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass32,384 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    32,384 miles
    Test number
    308894225483
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Fail32,384 miles (+3,753)1 failure2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,384 miles
    Test number
    537083925264
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass28,631 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    28,631 miles
    Test number
    255236275003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 YFP

Does LS12 YFP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 YFP is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS12 YFP?
The MOT on LS12 YFP is valid until 5 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 YFP done?
LS12 YFP was recorded at 135,134 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 9,972 miles a year.
Has LS12 YFP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 YFP has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LS12 YFP 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 YFP find?
LS12 YFP passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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