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Mercedes-Benz E

Black · Diesel · 2017 · 2,987 cc

S12 AVEMOT history

S12 AVE is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 16 Mar 2017. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 78,095 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

S12 AVE black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
78,095 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,244 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 AVE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
16 Mar 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 AVE was last recorded at 78,095 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 4,196 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
73,899 miles · 11 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,196 miles
Average per year
7,244 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 78,095 miles
  • 2024 – 73,899 miles
  • 2023 – 67,156 miles
  • 2022 – 55,964 miles
  • 2021 – 43,850 miles
  • 2020 – 36,366 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,095 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on minimum limit (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on minimum limit (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 27 Feb 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,095 miles (+4,196)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    78,095 miles
    Test number
    239258545982
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on minimum limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on minimum limit (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass73,899 miles (+6,743)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    73,899 miles
    Test number
    236085680684
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  3. Pass67,156 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    67,156 miles
    Test number
    221704102272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail67,155 miles (+11,191)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,155 miles
    Test number
    751625219228
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
  5. Pass55,964 miles (+12,114)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    55,964 miles
    Test number
    843799100036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  6. Pass43,850 miles (+2,944)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    43,850 miles
    Test number
    358820252535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass40,906 miles (+509)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2022
    Odometer
    40,906 miles
    Test number
    313764506029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass40,397 miles (+4,031)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    40,397 miles
    Test number
    999376325207
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass36,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    36,366 miles
    Test number
    939789804955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S12 AVE

Does S12 AVE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 AVE is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S12 AVE?
The MOT on S12 AVE is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S12 AVE done?
S12 AVE was recorded at 78,095 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 7,244 miles a year.
Has S12 AVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 AVE has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on S12 AVE 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 S12 AVE find?
S12 AVE passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on minimum limit; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on minimum limit.

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