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Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 3,222 cc

V12 JTSMOT history

V12 JTS is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 11 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 170,732 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

V12 JTS silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Feb 2027
Mileage
170,732 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,586 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V12 JTS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,222 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
11 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V12 JTS was last recorded at 170,732 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 249 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,483 miles · 21 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
249 miles
Average per year
7,586 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 170,732 miles
  • 2025 – 165,584 miles
  • 2024 – 163,563 miles
  • 2023 – 161,149 miles
  • 2022 – 155,639 miles
  • 2021 – 150,695 miles
  • 2020 – 147,719 miles
  • 2019 – 139,653 miles
  • 2018 – 131,057 miles
  • 2016 – 119,298 miles
  • 2015 – 111,738 miles
  • 2014 – 101,189 miles
  • 2013 – 91,732 miles
  • 2012 – 82,330 miles
  • 2011 – 70,000 miles
  • 2010 – 58,526 miles
  • 2009 – 50,694 miles
  • 2008 – 42,867 miles
  • 2007 – 34,888 miles
  • 2006 – 25,417 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,732 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing on inside edgesRecorded 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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,732 miles (+249)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    170,732 miles
    Test number
    362673465633
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing on inside edges

  2. Fail170,483 miles (+4,899)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,483 miles
    Test number
    248980304424
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing on inside edges

  3. Pass165,584 miles (+2,021)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    165,584 miles
    Test number
    662147425580
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass163,563 miles (+24)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    163,563 miles
    Test number
    344911784652
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail163,539 miles (+2,390)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,539 miles
    Test number
    210316770409
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass161,149 miles (+5,510)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    161,149 miles
    Test number
    892437459788
    • AdvisoryNEAR SIDE HANDBRAKE BRACKET BROKEN
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass155,639 miles (+4,944)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    155,639 miles
    Test number
    658190334379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass150,695 miles (+2,976)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    150,695 miles
    Test number
    984366975740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass147,719 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    147,719 miles
    Test number
    139363928985
    • 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))

  10. Fail147,719 miles (+8,066)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,719 miles
    Test number
    344949534566
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  11. Pass139,653 miles (+8,596)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    139,653 miles
    Test number
    605268644122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass131,057 miles (+11,759)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    131,057 miles
    Test number
    990123575726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass119,298 miles (+7,560)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    119,298 miles
    Test number
    281932424212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass111,738 miles (+10,549)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    111,738 miles
    Test number
    221050837073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass101,189 miles (+9,457)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    101,189 miles
    Test number
    546674224363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass91,732 miles (+9,402)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    91,732 miles
    Test number
    389363823315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass82,330 miles (+12,330)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    82,330 miles
    Test number
    526566042385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass70,000 miles (+11,474)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    70,000 miles
    Test number
    149243541319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass58,526 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    58,526 miles
    Test number
    434401840312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail58,526 miles (+7,832)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,526 miles
    Test number
    864651740308
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass50,694 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    50,694 miles
    Test number
    404099929378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Fail50,694 miles (+7,827)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,694 miles
    Test number
    751308729338
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass42,867 miles (+7,979)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    42,867 miles
    Test number
    461214148348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,888 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    34,888 miles
    Test number
    883079937345
    • NoteRear tyres wearing low

  25. Fail34,882 miles (+9,465)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,882 miles
    Test number
    291099437332
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteRear tyres wearing low

  26. Pass25,417 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    25,417 miles
    Test number
    824651146355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V12 JTS

Does V12 JTS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V12 JTS is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V12 JTS?
The MOT on V12 JTS is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V12 JTS done?
V12 JTS was recorded at 170,732 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 7,586 miles a year.
Has V12 JTS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V12 JTS has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on V12 JTS 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 JTS find?
V12 JTS passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front lower suspension component ball joint has slight play rear ball joint; rear tyres wearing on inside edges.

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