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Mercedes-Benz E

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

S12 RUKMOT history

S12 RUK is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 28 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 63,373 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

S12 RUK grey Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
63,373 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,720 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 RUK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 RUK was last recorded at 63,373 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,365 miles · 30 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
3,720 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,373 miles
  • 2025 – 58,960 miles
  • 2024 – 54,011 miles
  • 2023 – 49,318 miles
  • 2022 – 44,638 miles
  • 2021 – 41,422 miles
  • 2020 – 37,835 miles
  • 2019 – 34,510 miles
  • 2018 – 30,109 miles
  • 2017 – 25,955 miles
  • 2016 – 24,236 miles
  • 2015 – 22,364 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,373 miles
  • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 7 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Discs corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 9 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,373 miles (+8)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    63,373 miles
    Test number
    174097913067
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Discs corroded

  2. Fail63,365 miles (+4,405)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,365 miles
    Test number
    107780375192
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Discs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust heat shield loose

  3. Pass58,960 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    58,960 miles
    Test number
    791559464660
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail58,950 miles (+4,939)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,950 miles
    Test number
    724970735945
    • DangerousNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass54,011 miles (+4)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    54,011 miles
    Test number
    905632939585
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail54,007 miles (+4,689)1 dangerous2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,007 miles
    Test number
    950729548344
    • DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass49,318 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    49,318 miles
    Test number
    413038061172
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail49,316 miles (+4,678)4 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,316 miles
    Test number
    920938410172
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass44,638 miles (+3,216)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    44,638 miles
    Test number
    280137033049
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass41,422 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    41,422 miles
    Test number
    998825302442
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  11. Fail41,419 miles (+3,584)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,419 miles
    Test number
    145911020357
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  12. Pass37,835 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    37,835 miles
    Test number
    890161619984
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPark brake just met min requirements

  13. Fail37,835 miles (+3,325)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,835 miles
    Test number
    575163717413
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPark brake just met min requirements

  14. Pass34,510 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    34,510 miles
    Test number
    178785180698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail34,508 miles (+4,399)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,508 miles
    Test number
    171116407415
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  16. Pass30,109 miles (+4,154)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    30,109 miles
    Test number
    757070939379
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  17. Pass25,955 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    25,955 miles
    Test number
    574841779992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail25,951 miles (+1,715)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,951 miles
    Test number
    157022669288
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass24,236 miles (+1,872)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    24,236 miles
    Test number
    266312679233
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass22,364 miles (+1,068)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    22,364 miles
    Test number
    916950550842
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass21,296 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    21,296 miles
    Test number
    898039295092
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Questions about S12 RUK

Does S12 RUK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 RUK is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S12 RUK?
The MOT on S12 RUK is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S12 RUK done?
S12 RUK was recorded at 63,373 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 3,720 miles a year.
Has S12 RUK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 RUK has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S12 RUK 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 RUK find?
S12 RUK passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 6 advisories: child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted, and 3 more.

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