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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,398 cc

S12 OABMOT history

S12 OAB is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 6 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 144,332 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2025.

S12 OAB silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Nov 2026
Mileage
144,332 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,620 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 OAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 OAB was last recorded at 144,332 miles on 29 Nov 2025, 2,079 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,253 miles · 27 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,079 miles
Average per year
3,620 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 144,332 miles
  • 2024 – 142,253 miles
  • 2023 – 140,029 miles
  • 2022 – 137,554 miles
  • 2021 – 135,548 miles
  • 2020 – 134,648 miles
  • 2019 – 133,960 miles
  • 2018 – 131,804 miles
  • 2017 – 128,930 miles
  • 2016 – 127,385 miles
  • 2015 – 125,676 miles
  • 2013 – 123,832 miles
  • 2012 – 118,200 miles
  • 2011 – 107,702 miles
  • 2009 – 96,753 miles
  • 2008 – 88,748 miles
  • 2007 – 82,750 miles
  • 2005 – 71,661 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,332 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 2 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,332 miles (+2,079)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    144,332 miles
    Test number
    374286697181
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass142,253 miles (+2,224)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    142,253 miles
    Test number
    326782377687
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass140,029 miles (+2,475)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    140,029 miles
    Test number
    125345445982
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass137,554 miles (+2,006)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    137,554 miles
    Test number
    851167046190
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass135,548 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    135,548 miles
    Test number
    968533951986
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Fail135,547 miles (+899)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,547 miles
    Test number
    466572863878
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass134,648 miles (+5)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    134,648 miles
    Test number
    806511776742
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail134,643 miles (+683)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,643 miles
    Test number
    985816489167
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass133,960 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    133,960 miles
    Test number
    402876149649
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail133,960 miles (+2,156)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,960 miles
    Test number
    304265683063
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass131,804 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    131,804 miles
    Test number
    365192812762
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail131,798 miles (+2,868)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,798 miles
    Test number
    541280433466
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass128,930 miles (+1,545)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    128,930 miles
    Test number
    726325756078
    • AdvisoryBRAKE PIPES SLIGHT CORROSION
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass127,385 miles (+11)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    127,385 miles
    Test number
    387663917808
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear along floor of car (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat sheild insecure

  15. Fail127,374 miles (+1,698)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,374 miles
    Test number
    968539591245
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear along floor of car (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat sheild insecure

  16. Pass125,676 miles (+5)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    125,676 miles
    Test number
    286258295489
    • NoteBrake pipes slightly corroded

  17. Fail125,671 miles (+1,839)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,671 miles
    Test number
    637915995143
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBrake pipes slightly corroded

  18. Pass123,832 miles (+5,632)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    123,832 miles
    Test number
    856865943282
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  19. Pass118,200 miles (+10,498)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    118,200 miles
    Test number
    388944662431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass107,702 miles (+10,949)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    107,702 miles
    Test number
    355774221174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass96,753 miles (+8,005)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    96,753 miles
    Test number
    293710569118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass88,748 miles (+5,998)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2009
    Odometer
    88,748 miles
    Test number
    343934938170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass82,750 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2008
    Odometer
    82,750 miles
    Test number
    280580837436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail82,750 miles (+11,089)5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,750 miles
    Test number
    994610437126
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  25. Pass71,661 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    71,661 miles
    Test number
    733966405373
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Questions about S12 OAB

Does S12 OAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 OAB is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S12 OAB?
The MOT on S12 OAB is valid until 28 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S12 OAB done?
S12 OAB was recorded at 144,332 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2025, an average of 3,620 miles a year.
Has S12 OAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 OAB has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on S12 OAB 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 OAB find?
S12 OAB passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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