Mercedes-Benz E
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc
V12 HKAMOT history
V12 HKA is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 5 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 141,145 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 141,145 mi
- At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 17 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 8,488 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V12 HKA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,143 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 5 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V12 HKA was last recorded at 141,145 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 4,778 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 136,367 miles · 30 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,778 miles
- Average per year
- 8,488 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 141,145 miles
- 2025 – 136,367 miles
- 2023 – 132,484 miles
- 2022 – 122,326 miles
- 2021 – 112,570 miles
- 2020 – 111,985 miles
- 2019 – 105,498 miles
- 2018 – 99,716 miles
- 2017 – 93,638 miles
- 2016 – 88,134 miles
- 2015 – 85,742 miles
- 2014 – 81,969 miles
- 2013 – 49,672 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass141,145 miles
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
19 tests since 10 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass141,145 miles (+4,778)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 141,145 miles
- Test number
- 337083131018
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass136,367 miles (+52)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 136,367 miles
- Test number
- 130693899855
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail136,315 miles (+3,831)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,315 miles
- Test number
- 695594647898
- MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass132,484 miles (+3,221)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 132,484 miles
- Test number
- 252835338456
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,263 miles (+6,937)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 129,263 miles
- Test number
- 729852382121
- MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass122,326 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 122,326 miles
- Test number
- 767657039673
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail122,326 miles (+9,756)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,326 miles
- Test number
- 596222150019
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass112,570 miles (+585)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 112,570 miles
- Test number
- 665938044393
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,985 miles (+6,487)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 111,985 miles
- Test number
- 264969614151
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items
Pass105,498 miles (+5,782)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 105,498 miles
- Test number
- 141346760288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,716 miles (+6,078)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 99,716 miles
- Test number
- 146106055808
- AdvisoryFront both tyres wearing smooth on the edges
- AdvisoryRear both tyres wearing low in the middle
Pass93,638 miles (+5,504)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 93,638 miles
- Test number
- 496976539134
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass88,134 miles (+2,392)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 88,134 miles
- Test number
- 386591593333
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass85,742 miles (+3,773)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 85,742 miles
- Test number
- 101450041820
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,969 miles (+270)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 81,969 miles
- Test number
- 575773344315
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,699 miles (+7,968)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 81,699 miles
- Test number
- 307794324397
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,731 miles (+24,059)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2015
- Odometer
- 73,731 miles
- Test number
- 208369744102
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass49,672 miles (+13,595)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 49,672 miles
- Test number
- 705873733393
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass36,077 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 36,077 miles
- Test number
- 375433553466
- 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)
Questions about V12 HKA
- Does V12 HKA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V12 HKA is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V12 HKA?
- The MOT on V12 HKA is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V12 HKA done?
- V12 HKA was recorded at 141,145 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 8,488 miles a year.
- Has V12 HKA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V12 HKA has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on V12 HKA 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 V12 HKA find?
- V12 HKA passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.
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