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Mercedes-Benz C

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LP12 ZKUMOT history

LP12 ZKU is a white petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 8 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 90,472 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

LP12 ZKU white Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
90,472 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,300 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP12 ZKU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
8 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP12 ZKU was last recorded at 90,472 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 2,442 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
88,030 miles · 15 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,442 miles
Average per year
5,300 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,472 miles
  • 2025 – 88,030 miles
  • 2024 – 85,006 miles
  • 2023 – 82,296 miles
  • 2022 – 78,664 miles
  • 2021 – 72,522 miles
  • 2020 – 69,371 miles
  • 2019 – 64,369 miles
  • 2018 – 57,417 miles
  • 2017 – 50,218 miles
  • 2016 – 41,723 miles
  • 2015 – 31,893 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,472 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • N/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 29 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,472 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    90,472 miles
    Test number
    186776052253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail90,472 miles (+2,442)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,472 miles
    Test number
    849142019033
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn r /lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass88,030 miles (+3,024)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    88,030 miles
    Test number
    233365576161
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass85,006 miles (+2,710)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    85,006 miles
    Test number
    613599546967
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass82,296 miles (+3,632)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    82,296 miles
    Test number
    810784018784
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass78,664 miles (+6,142)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    78,664 miles
    Test number
    784487930099
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass72,522 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    72,522 miles
    Test number
    631771268722
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  8. Fail72,522 miles (+3,151)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,522 miles
    Test number
    821074738707
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  9. Pass69,371 miles (+5,002)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    69,371 miles
    Test number
    917551410122
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall

  10. Pass64,369 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    64,369 miles
    Test number
    831351191251
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs lipped and worn
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall

  11. Fail64,369 miles (+6,952)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,369 miles
    Test number
    672860126594
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs lipped and worn
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall

  12. Pass57,417 miles (+7,199)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    57,417 miles
    Test number
    371281629731
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass50,218 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    50,218 miles
    Test number
    663253968684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail50,218 miles (+8,495)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,218 miles
    Test number
    895619725789
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass41,723 miles (+9,830)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    41,723 miles
    Test number
    560260144646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,893 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    31,893 miles
    Test number
    189640915238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP12 ZKU

Does LP12 ZKU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP12 ZKU is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP12 ZKU?
The MOT on LP12 ZKU is valid until 20 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 ZKU done?
LP12 ZKU was recorded at 90,472 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 5,300 miles a year.
Has LP12 ZKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP12 ZKU has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LP12 ZKU 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 ZKU find?
LP12 ZKU passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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