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Mercedes-Benz E

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 2,143 cc

S12 EEVMOT history

S12 EEV is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 7 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 88,730 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2025.

S12 EEV grey Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
88,730 mi
At MOT on 20 Dec 2025
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,650 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 EEV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
7 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 EEV was last recorded at 88,730 miles on 20 Dec 2025, 2,678 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,052 miles · 25 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,678 miles
Average per year
6,650 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 88,730 miles
  • 2024 – 86,052 miles
  • 2023 – 79,663 miles
  • 2022 – 74,229 miles
  • 2021 – 70,575 miles
  • 2020 – 68,629 miles
  • 2019 – 63,206 miles
  • 2018 – 58,595 miles
  • 2017 – 53,233 miles
  • 2016 – 47,308 miles
  • 2015 – 38,686 miles
  • 2014 – 32,502 miles
  • 2012 – 1,868 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,730 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

15 tests since 27 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,730 miles (+2,678)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    88,730 miles
    Test number
    572956851969
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass86,052 miles (+6,389)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    86,052 miles
    Test number
    985175541104
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked inbetween treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked inbetween treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass79,663 miles (+5,434)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    79,663 miles
    Test number
    579610392088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass74,229 miles (+525)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    74,229 miles
    Test number
    610898207739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail73,704 miles (+3,129)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,704 miles
    Test number
    181755763157
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass70,575 miles (+1,946)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    70,575 miles
    Test number
    374367764816
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass68,629 miles (+5,423)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    68,629 miles
    Test number
    470581915596
    • 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))

  8. Pass63,206 miles (+4,611)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    63,206 miles
    Test number
    840562680812
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass58,595 miles (+5,362)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    58,595 miles
    Test number
    959042347005
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Front & rear pads (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn, front tyres slightly wearing on edges

  10. Pass53,233 miles (+5,925)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    53,233 miles
    Test number
    184682743881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass47,308 miles (+8,622)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    47,308 miles
    Test number
    522076123327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass38,686 miles (+6,184)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    38,686 miles
    Test number
    696902375010
    • NoteRear tyres 3mm

  13. Pass32,502 miles (+4,430)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    32,502 miles
    Test number
    685545884049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass28,072 miles (+26,204)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    28,072 miles
    Test number
    945242534093
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass1,868 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    1,868 miles
    Test number
    867332832385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S12 EEV

Does S12 EEV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 EEV is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S12 EEV?
The MOT on S12 EEV is valid until 19 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 EEV done?
S12 EEV was recorded at 88,730 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2025, an average of 6,650 miles a year.
Has S12 EEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 EEV has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on S12 EEV 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 EEV find?
S12 EEV passed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.

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