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Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

LS12 ZVUMOT history

LS12 ZVU is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 31 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 161,093 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

LS12 ZVU silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 May 2027
Mileage
161,093 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,102 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 ZVU
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
31 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 May 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 ZVU was last recorded at 161,093 miles on 12 May 2026, 1,347 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,746 miles · 23 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,347 miles
Average per year
2,102 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,093 miles
  • 2025 – 159,746 miles
  • 2024 – 157,265 miles
  • 2023 – 155,145 miles
  • 2022 – 153,390 miles
  • 2021 – 151,019 miles
  • 2020 – 149,835 miles
  • 2019 – 147,486 miles
  • 2018 – 145,230 miles
  • 2017 – 142,681 miles
  • 2016 – 140,505 miles
  • 2015 – 137,694 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,093 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 26 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,093 miles (+1,347)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2027
    Odometer
    161,093 miles
    Test number
    346967410138
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
  2. Pass159,746 miles (+2,481)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2026
    Odometer
    159,746 miles
    Test number
    615076501858
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe covered in underseal
  3. Pass157,265 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2025
    Odometer
    157,265 miles
    Test number
    627310723548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail157,239 miles (+2,094)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,239 miles
    Test number
    846488578002
    • DangerousNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass155,145 miles (+1,755)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    155,145 miles
    Test number
    768979578323
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n\s off\s rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  6. Pass153,390 miles (+34)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2023
    Odometer
    153,390 miles
    Test number
    565974954206
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Fail153,356 miles (+2,337)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,356 miles
    Test number
    517760589907
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass151,019 miles (+1,184)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    151,019 miles
    Test number
    141931281019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass149,835 miles (+2,349)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    149,835 miles
    Test number
    588505144224
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light lens has moisture inside
  10. Pass147,486 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    147,486 miles
    Test number
    668215267964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail147,486 miles (+2,256)4 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,486 miles
    Test number
    255772164779
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front 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))
  12. Pass145,230 miles (+2,549)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    145,230 miles
    Test number
    266910479695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass142,681 miles (+2,176)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    142,681 miles
    Test number
    734086749912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass140,505 miles (+2,811)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    140,505 miles
    Test number
    698395190341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass137,694 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    137,694 miles
    Test number
    397615585054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 ZVU

Does LS12 ZVU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 ZVU is valid until 28 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 ZVU?
The MOT on LS12 ZVU is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 ZVU done?
LS12 ZVU was recorded at 161,093 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 2,102 miles a year.
Has LS12 ZVU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 ZVU has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LS12 ZVU 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 ZVU find?
LS12 ZVU passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside rear brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported; offside rear axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam.

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