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Mercedes-Benz E

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,987 cc

S12 BFFMOT history

S12 BFF is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 1 Oct 2006. Its MOT is valid until 26 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 119,180 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2026.

S12 BFF black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 May 2027
Mileage
119,180 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,226 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 BFF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 May 2027
Latest MOT test
27 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 BFF was last recorded at 119,180 miles on 27 May 2026, 506 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,674 miles · 19 May 2025
Between the last two tests
506 miles
Average per year
5,226 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,180 miles
  • 2025 – 118,674 miles
  • 2024 – 115,706 miles
  • 2023 – 112,604 miles
  • 2022 – 108,336 miles
  • 2021 – 105,909 miles
  • 2020 – 103,247 miles
  • 2019 – 99,856 miles
  • 2018 – 95,167 miles
  • 2016 – 90,002 miles
  • 2015 – 83,512 miles
  • 2014 – 77,048 miles
  • 2013 – 68,074 miles
  • 2012 – 61,853 miles
  • 2011 – 53,370 miles
  • 2010 – 42,596 miles
  • 2009 – 32,122 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,180 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front tyre scrubbed on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 29 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,180 miles (+506)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2027
    Odometer
    119,180 miles
    Test number
    959257004399
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass118,674 miles (+2,968)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2026
    Odometer
    118,674 miles
    Test number
    800992452832
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass115,706 miles (+3,102)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    115,706 miles
    Test number
    698464843413
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Pass112,604 miles (+4,268)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2024
    Odometer
    112,604 miles
    Test number
    802741770208
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass108,336 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2023
    Odometer
    108,336 miles
    Test number
    563840484635
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail108,336 miles (+2,427)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,336 miles
    Test number
    599606402537
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass105,909 miles (+43)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2022
    Odometer
    105,909 miles
    Test number
    356852538894
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre scrubbed on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail105,866 miles (+2,619)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,866 miles
    Test number
    791111899127
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre scrubbed on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass103,247 miles (+3,391)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    103,247 miles
    Test number
    507862568977
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass99,856 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    99,856 miles
    Test number
    276982515405
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail99,856 miles (+4,689)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,856 miles
    Test number
    408062229203
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass95,167 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    95,167 miles
    Test number
    360843056513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail95,167 miles (+5,165)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,167 miles
    Test number
    343504215153
    • DangerousOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass90,002 miles (+6,490)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    90,002 miles
    Test number
    109535687345
    • AdvisoryAdvise attention to handbrake
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass83,512 miles (+6,464)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    83,512 miles
    Test number
    212083116323
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)

  16. Pass77,048 miles (+8,974)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    77,048 miles
    Test number
    767181204347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass68,074 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    68,074 miles
    Test number
    346053303399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail68,074 miles (+6,221)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,074 miles
    Test number
    928823403320
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass61,853 miles (+8,483)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    61,853 miles
    Test number
    569539852338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,370 miles (+10,774)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    53,370 miles
    Test number
    158510371218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,596 miles (+10,474)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    42,596 miles
    Test number
    534673470249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,122 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    32,122 miles
    Test number
    430262379206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S12 BFF

Does S12 BFF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 BFF is valid until 26 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S12 BFF?
The MOT on S12 BFF is valid until 26 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S12 BFF done?
S12 BFF was recorded at 119,180 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2026, an average of 5,226 miles a year.
Has S12 BFF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 BFF has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2022.
Has the mileage on S12 BFF 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 BFF find?
S12 BFF passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front lower suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears, and 1 more.

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