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Mercedes-Benz E

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,987 cc

S12 TSSMOT history

S12 TSS is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 13 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 3 Jan 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 158,760 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jan 2025.

S12 TSS black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Jan 2026
Mileage
158,760 mi
At MOT on 4 Jan 2025
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,620 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 TSS
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
13 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 TSS was last recorded at 158,760 miles on 4 Jan 2025, 2,294 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,466 miles · 27 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
2,294 miles
Average per year
8,620 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 158,760 miles
  • 2023 – 156,466 miles
  • 2022 – 148,611 miles
  • 2021 – 144,902 miles
  • 2020 – 137,150 miles
  • 2019 – 128,199 miles
  • 2018 – 120,585 miles
  • 2017 – 110,615 miles
  • 2016 – 99,658 miles
  • 2015 – 81,704 miles
  • 2014 – 67,677 miles
  • 2013 – 57,274 miles
  • 2011 – 44,346 miles
  • 2010 – 34,958 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,760 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 25 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,760 miles (+2,294)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    158,760 miles
    Test number
    449525358171
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass156,466 miles (+7,855)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    156,466 miles
    Test number
    478103901500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass148,611 miles (+3,709)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    148,611 miles
    Test number
    735790895593
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass144,902 miles (+7,752)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    144,902 miles
    Test number
    631191891500
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass137,150 miles (+8,951)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    137,150 miles
    Test number
    444473009203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass128,199 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    128,199 miles
    Test number
    438060976049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail128,199 miles (+7,614)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,199 miles
    Test number
    646340204432
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass120,585 miles (+9,970)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    120,585 miles
    Test number
    600377845435
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Pass110,615 miles (+10,957)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    110,615 miles
    Test number
    439260922867
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass99,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    99,658 miles
    Test number
    357414458207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail99,656 miles (+17,952)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,656 miles
    Test number
    656285385725
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  12. Pass81,704 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    81,704 miles
    Test number
    179745555435
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail81,704 miles (+14,027)1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,704 miles
    Test number
    717805155081
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass67,677 miles (+10,403)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    67,677 miles
    Test number
    339508154008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,274 miles (+12,928)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    57,274 miles
    Test number
    986788753014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,346 miles (+9,388)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    44,346 miles
    Test number
    895245741221
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass34,958 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    34,958 miles
    Test number
    370758430234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail34,958 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,958 miles
    Test number
    320447830407
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Questions about S12 TSS

Does S12 TSS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S12 TSS expired on 3 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S12 TSS?
The MOT on S12 TSS expired on 3 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S12 TSS done?
S12 TSS was recorded at 158,760 miles at its MOT on 4 Jan 2025, an average of 8,620 miles a year.
Has S12 TSS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 TSS has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on S12 TSS 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 TSS find?
S12 TSS passed its latest MOT on 4 Jan 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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