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Mercedes-Benz E

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 2,143 cc

S12 LSMMOT history

S12 LSM is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 25 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 97,311 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

S12 LSM grey Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Sept 2027
Mileage
97,311 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,305 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 LSM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
25 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 LSM was last recorded at 97,311 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 3,361 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,950 miles · 19 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,361 miles
Average per year
6,305 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,311 miles
  • 2025 – 93,950 miles
  • 2024 – 89,734 miles
  • 2023 – 85,514 miles
  • 2022 – 80,309 miles
  • 2021 – 76,392 miles
  • 2020 – 71,527 miles
  • 2019 – 62,855 miles
  • 2018 – 51,834 miles
  • 2017 – 41,941 miles
  • 2016 – 33,970 miles
  • 2015 – 28,328 miles
  • 2014 – 22,581 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,311 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 parking brake needs adjustment or replacement parts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 4 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,311 miles (+3,361)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    97,311 miles
    Test number
    589281756247
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  2. Pass93,950 miles (+149)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    93,950 miles
    Test number
    313109571761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail93,801 miles (+4,067)2 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,801 miles
    Test number
    898248881482
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall split to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall split to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded corroded have marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded in front of subframe have marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear subframe corroded with holes have marked with chalk on the ns and the ofs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass89,734 miles (+4,220)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    89,734 miles
    Test number
    722511165673
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass85,514 miles (+5,205)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    85,514 miles
    Test number
    411397786288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass80,309 miles (+3,917)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    80,309 miles
    Test number
    684732607867
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass76,392 miles (+4,865)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    76,392 miles
    Test number
    161958021621
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth remaining (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth remaining. (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass71,527 miles (+81)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    71,527 miles
    Test number
    222782796951
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake needs adjustment or replacement parts

  9. Fail71,446 miles (+8,591)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,446 miles
    Test number
    817261627435
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40/18 93Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake needs adjustment or replacement parts

  10. Pass62,855 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    62,855 miles
    Test number
    629599239020
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail62,855 miles (+11,021)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,855 miles
    Test number
    873813840677
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel handbrake no effort reading (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass51,834 miles (+9,893)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    51,834 miles
    Test number
    639069102877
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  13. Pass41,941 miles (+7,971)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    41,941 miles
    Test number
    238450511120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40/18 97Y (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean for smoke test

  14. Pass33,970 miles (+5,642)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    33,970 miles
    Test number
    510839272045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass28,328 miles (+5,747)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    28,328 miles
    Test number
    820787241171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass22,581 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    22,581 miles
    Test number
    589248504386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S12 LSM

Does S12 LSM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 LSM is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S12 LSM?
The MOT on S12 LSM is valid until 22 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S12 LSM done?
S12 LSM was recorded at 97,311 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 6,305 miles a year.
Has S12 LSM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 LSM has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on S12 LSM 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 LSM find?
S12 LSM passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; offside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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