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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

LT12 YRUMOT history

LT12 YRU is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 7 Mar 2012. Its MOT expired on 10 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 148,660 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2025.

LT12 YRU black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Oct 2026
Mileage
148,660 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,451 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT12 YRU
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
7 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT12 YRU was last recorded at 148,660 miles on 9 Oct 2025, 13,262 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,398 miles · 11 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
13,262 miles
Average per year
9,451 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 148,660 miles
  • 2024 – 135,398 miles
  • 2023 – 118,454 miles
  • 2022 – 92,188 miles
  • 2021 – 90,745 miles
  • 2020 – 87,866 miles
  • 2019 – 83,131 miles
  • 2018 – 74,317 miles
  • 2017 – 62,498 miles
  • 2016 – 55,047 miles
  • 2015 – 54,582 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,660 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Emissions to low to record

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front brake disc wear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Plastic covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass148,660 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    148,660 miles
    Test number
    152199886829
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail148,660 miles (+13,262)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,660 miles
    Test number
    581640550257
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass135,398 miles (+2,780)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    135,398 miles
    Test number
    867086320536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail132,618 miles (+14,164)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,618 miles
    Test number
    881262016972
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass118,454 miles (+26,266)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    118,454 miles
    Test number
    880093994257
    • MinorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass92,188 miles (+1,443)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    92,188 miles
    Test number
    148032567468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass90,745 miles (+2,879)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2022
    Odometer
    90,745 miles
    Test number
    142378176164
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre outer side wall has slight cuts
  8. Pass87,866 miles (+4,735)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2021
    Odometer
    87,866 miles
    Test number
    720937253356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass83,131 miles (+8,814)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    83,131 miles
    Test number
    487254655710
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  10. Pass74,317 miles (+11,819)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    74,317 miles
    Test number
    798302489439
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass62,498 miles (+80)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    62,498 miles
    Test number
    551056694465
    • AdvisoryEmissions to low to record
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc wear
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted
  12. Fail62,418 miles (+7,371)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,418 miles
    Test number
    493950101671
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryEmissions to low to record
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc wear
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted
  13. Pass55,047 miles (+465)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    55,047 miles
    Test number
    209708736956
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on edges
  14. Pass54,582 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    54,582 miles
    Test number
    845255490352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail54,576 miles2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,576 miles
    Test number
    412130768105
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc modified but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LT12 YRU

Does LT12 YRU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LT12 YRU expired on 10 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LT12 YRU?
The MOT on LT12 YRU expired on 10 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LT12 YRU done?
LT12 YRU was recorded at 148,660 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2025, an average of 9,451 miles a year.
Has LT12 YRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT12 YRU has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LT12 YRU 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 LT12 YRU find?
LT12 YRU passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2025 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front oil leak, but not excessive; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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