Mercedes-Benz E
Black · Diesel · 2004 · 3,222 cc
V12 JHNMOT history
V12 JHN is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 30 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 189,579 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 189,579 mi
- At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 14 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 8,238 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V12 JHN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 3,222 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 30 Dec 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V12 JHN was last recorded at 189,579 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 1,410 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 188,169 miles · 21 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,410 miles
- Average per year
- 8,238 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 189,579 miles
- 2025 – 188,169 miles
- 2024 – 183,895 miles
- 2023 – 181,080 miles
- 2022 – 178,722 miles
- 2021 – 170,972 miles
- 2020 – 168,702 miles
- 2019 – 161,500 miles
- 2018 – 151,091 miles
- 2016 – 141,928 miles
- 2015 – 131,481 miles
- 2010 – 65,594 miles
- 2008 – 51,968 miles
- 2007 – 40,699 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass189,579 miles
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) steering arm
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside central exhaust hanger broken/missing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
21 tests since 13 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass189,579 miles (+1,410)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 189,579 miles
- Test number
- 254991825047
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) steering arm
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass188,169 miles (+4,274)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 188,169 miles
- Test number
- 302121027554
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Exhaust mounting defective Rear section, front hanger missing (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass183,895 miles (+1)1 dangerous5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 183,895 miles
- Test number
- 961688282628
- DangerousService brake system warning on dash
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside central exhaust hanger broken/missing
Fail183,894 miles (+2,814)3 dangerous4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 183,894 miles
- Test number
- 255232506839
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavily worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavily worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousService brake system warning on dash
- MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, at rear flex (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear flex (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside central exhaust hanger broken/missing
Pass181,080 miles (+2,358)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 181,080 miles
- Test number
- 470734581801
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flex (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flex (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flex (1.1.11 (c))
Pass178,722 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 178,722 miles
- Test number
- 692130992281
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flex join (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flex join (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryService brake warning message on dash display
Fail178,722 miles (+7,750)1 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,722 miles
- Test number
- 124717861319
- MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flex join (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flex join (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryService brake warning message on dash display
Pass170,972 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 170,972 miles
- Test number
- 745806917571
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Fail170,972 miles (+2,270)1 repaired1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,972 miles
- Test number
- 398646883294
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low x2 (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Pass168,702 miles (+7,202)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 168,702 miles
- Test number
- 303801703007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass161,500 miles (+10,409)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 161,500 miles
- Test number
- 631188029864
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass151,091 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 151,091 miles
- Test number
- 588638662918
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail151,091 miles (+9,163)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,091 miles
- Test number
- 639651286307
- FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect x2 (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryFront tyres x2 wearing on inner shoulder
- AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play x2 adjustable (2.5.A.3c)
Pass141,928 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 141,928 miles
- Test number
- 455660556927
- AdvisoryFront numberplate cracked
- AdvisoryN/s and o/s dipped beam patterns vague and light output reduced
- AdvisoryN/s and o/s front suspension arm bushes deteriorated/split
Fail141,926 miles (+10,445)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,926 miles
- Test number
- 679945892506
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint forward arm (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront numberplate cracked
- AdvisoryN/s and o/s dipped beam patterns vague and light output reduced
- AdvisoryN/s and o/s front suspension arm bushes deteriorated/split
Pass131,481 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 131,481 miles
- Test number
- 769011884079
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres low tread
- AdvisoryBrake warning information indicates a fault
Fail131,481 miles (+65,887)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,481 miles
- Test number
- 544858840099
- FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres low tread
- AdvisoryBrake warning information indicates a fault
Pass65,594 miles (+13,626)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 65,594 miles
- Test number
- 474022910052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,968 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 51,968 miles
- Test number
- 904384058397
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,968 miles (+11,269)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,968 miles
- Test number
- 960124458397
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Pass40,699 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 40,699 miles
- Test number
- 290797147327
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V12 JHN
- Does V12 JHN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V12 JHN is valid until 24 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V12 JHN?
- The MOT on V12 JHN is valid until 24 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 JHN done?
- V12 JHN was recorded at 189,579 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 8,238 miles a year.
- Has V12 JHN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V12 JHN has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on V12 JHN 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 JHN find?
- V12 JHN passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front tyre obviously under inflated; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s) steering arm, and 1 more.
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