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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

LS12 ZVFMOT history

LS12 ZVF is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 2 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 2 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 299,007 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2026.

LS12 ZVF black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Oct 2027
Mileage
299,007 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
20,638 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 ZVF
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 2 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 ZVF was last recorded at 299,007 miles on 3 Oct 2026, 6,222 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
292,785 miles · 26 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
6,222 miles
Average per year
20,638 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 299,007 miles
  • 2025 – 292,785 miles
  • 2024 – 288,435 miles
  • 2023 – 281,633 miles
  • 2022 – 276,106 miles
  • 2021 – 262,957 miles
  • 2020 – 247,896 miles
  • 2019 – 234,782 miles
  • 2018 – 229,372 miles
  • 2017 – 166,405 miles
  • 2016 – 130,908 miles
  • 2015 – 92,784 miles
  • 2014 – 49,261 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass299,007 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Going from middle along Floor to both rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Going to both front flexi (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front axle wheels different offset and width

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear axle wheels different offset and width

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 27 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass299,007 miles (+6,222)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    299,007 miles
    Test number
    600732291299
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Going from middle along Floor to both rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Going to both front flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass292,785 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    292,785 miles
    Test number
    467313456281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront axle wheels different offset and width
    • AdvisoryRear axle wheels different offset and width

  3. Fail292,784 miles (+4,349)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    292,784 miles
    Test number
    408173647031
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust fumes entering cabin smoking from around egr (6.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged not attached at any retaining clip also slight corroded (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged not attached at any retaining clip also slight corroded (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront axle wheels different offset and width
    • AdvisoryRear axle wheels different offset and width

  4. Pass288,435 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    288,435 miles
    Test number
    985507042950
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail288,430 miles (+6,797)4 dangerous7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    288,430 miles
    Test number
    851349066688
    • DangerousFront Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass281,633 miles (+5,527)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    281,633 miles
    Test number
    956893267537
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Going to both front and rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass276,106 miles (+13,149)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    276,106 miles
    Test number
    640176676409
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass262,957 miles (+15,061)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    262,957 miles
    Test number
    936176200725
    • AdvisoryRear both back tyres close to legal limit 1.8mm

  9. Pass247,896 miles (+13,114)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    247,896 miles
    Test number
    428580239900
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass234,782 miles (+5,410)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    234,782 miles
    Test number
    695267197671
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight warp (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass229,372 miles (+62,967)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    229,372 miles
    Test number
    577913772134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass166,405 miles (+35,497)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    166,405 miles
    Test number
    569028339287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass130,908 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    130,908 miles
    Test number
    224936251925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail130,908 miles (+10,545)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,908 miles
    Test number
    225884787294
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  15. Pass120,363 miles (+27,579)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    120,363 miles
    Test number
    917973246899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass92,784 miles (+43,523)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    92,784 miles
    Test number
    294764837604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,261 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    49,261 miles
    Test number
    248799134216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 ZVF

Does LS12 ZVF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 ZVF is valid until 2 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 ZVF?
The MOT on LS12 ZVF is valid until 2 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 ZVF done?
LS12 ZVF was recorded at 299,007 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2026, an average of 20,638 miles a year.
Has LS12 ZVF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 ZVF has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LS12 ZVF 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 ZVF find?
LS12 ZVF passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going from middle along floor to both rear flexi; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to both front flexi; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi, and 1 more.

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