2012 Mercedes-Benz E 3.5L Petrol · LS12 GBO
2012 Mercedes-Benz E (3.5L, petrol). First registered 20 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 80,865 miles. MOT valid until 06 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,865 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LS12 GBO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
- 80,865 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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LS12 GBO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz E (LS12 GBO) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
LS12 GBO Mileage History
- 25/03/202378,403 mi
- 29/03/202378,407 mi+4 mi
- 22/03/202479,166 mi+759 mi
- 29/03/202580,149 mi+983 mi
- 01/04/202680,865 mi+716 mi
Average of roughly 815 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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