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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

LP12 ZKOMOT history

LP12 ZKO is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 132,261 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

LP12 ZKO black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Aug 2027
Mileage
132,261 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,140 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP12 ZKO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP12 ZKO was last recorded at 132,261 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 172 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,089 miles · 3 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
172 miles
Average per year
9,140 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,261 miles
  • 2025 – 128,808 miles
  • 2024 – 124,514 miles
  • 2023 – 114,361 miles
  • 2022 – 105,627 miles
  • 2021 – 95,142 miles
  • 2020 – 94,374 miles
  • 2019 – 87,714 miles
  • 2018 – 77,471 miles
  • 2017 – 70,789 miles
  • 2016 – 50,852 miles
  • 2015 – 31,339 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,261 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 28 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,261 miles (+172)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    132,261 miles
    Test number
    516937905335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail132,089 miles (+3,281)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,089 miles
    Test number
    860448663753
    • MajorFront Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID kit fitted (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass128,808 miles (+4,294)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    128,808 miles
    Test number
    688073022958
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across the rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass124,514 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    124,514 miles
    Test number
    599361928109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail124,514 miles (+10,153)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,514 miles
    Test number
    197896606235
    • MajorParking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only pedal not locking on when pressed (1.1.6 (f))
  6. Pass114,361 miles (+8,734)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    114,361 miles
    Test number
    765358699927
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass105,627 miles (+10,485)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    105,627 miles
    Test number
    451482160890
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass95,142 miles (+768)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    95,142 miles
    Test number
    771052828125
    • 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))
  9. Pass94,374 miles (+6,660)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    94,374 miles
    Test number
    791256189433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass87,714 miles (+5,414)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    87,714 miles
    Test number
    407334886397
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  11. Pass82,300 miles (+4,829)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2020
    Odometer
    82,300 miles
    Test number
    897586972856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass77,471 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    77,471 miles
    Test number
    870448939880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail77,471 miles (+6,682)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,471 miles
    Test number
    352665305249
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  14. Pass70,789 miles (+19,937)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    70,789 miles
    Test number
    326164567970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass50,852 miles (+19,513)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    50,852 miles
    Test number
    499771635555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,339 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    31,339 miles
    Test number
    718549805298
    • NoteToo clean for emissions test

Questions about LP12 ZKO

Does LP12 ZKO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP12 ZKO is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP12 ZKO?
The MOT on LP12 ZKO is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP12 ZKO done?
LP12 ZKO was recorded at 132,261 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 9,140 miles a year.
Has LP12 ZKO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP12 ZKO has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LP12 ZKO 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 LP12 ZKO find?
LP12 ZKO passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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