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White · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

LS12 BKZMOT history

LS12 BKZ is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 17 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 78,056 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

LS12 BKZ white Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
78,056 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,004 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 BKZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
17 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 BKZ was last recorded at 78,056 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 2,923 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,133 miles · 6 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,923 miles
Average per year
5,004 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,056 miles
  • 2025 – 75,133 miles
  • 2024 – 69,698 miles
  • 2023 – 63,574 miles
  • 2022 – 58,838 miles
  • 2021 – 55,848 miles
  • 2020 – 53,393 miles
  • 2019 – 50,405 miles
  • 2018 – 45,727 miles
  • 2017 – 37,508 miles
  • 2016 – 28,102 miles
  • 2015 – 20,863 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,056 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear BACKING PLATE CORRODED
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT MIDDLE ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT MIDDLE ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 25 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,056 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    78,056 miles
    Test number
    381364019102
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear BACKING PLATE CORRODED
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT MIDDLE ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT MIDDLE ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail78,055 miles (+2,922)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,055 miles
    Test number
    588463327279
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear BACKING PLATE CORRODED
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT MIDDLE ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT MIDDLE ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass75,133 miles (+5,435)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    75,133 miles
    Test number
    361415729693
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass69,698 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    69,698 miles
    Test number
    799978959752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail69,698 miles (+6,124)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,698 miles
    Test number
    297336945862
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass63,574 miles (+4,736)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    63,574 miles
    Test number
    431322872822
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Pass58,838 miles (+2,990)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    58,838 miles
    Test number
    475055316341
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass55,848 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    55,848 miles
    Test number
    521554455228
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail55,848 miles (+2,455)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,848 miles
    Test number
    534017244141
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass53,393 miles (+2,988)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    53,393 miles
    Test number
    207109071841
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Pass50,405 miles (+92)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    50,405 miles
    Test number
    702426146327
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs inner faces slightly corroded

  12. Fail50,313 miles (+4,586)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,313 miles
    Test number
    360176896352
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt castor arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt castor arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust flexi damaged
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement toe control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement toe control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass45,727 miles (+8,219)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    45,727 miles
    Test number
    585005637292
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass37,508 miles (+9,406)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    37,508 miles
    Test number
    544623154565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass28,102 miles (+7,239)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    28,102 miles
    Test number
    445557011097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,863 miles (+169)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    20,863 miles
    Test number
    845418715106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass20,694 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    20,694 miles
    Test number
    436626255014
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing low outer & inner edges

Questions about LS12 BKZ

Does LS12 BKZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 BKZ is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 BKZ?
The MOT on LS12 BKZ is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 BKZ done?
LS12 BKZ was recorded at 78,056 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 5,004 miles a year.
Has LS12 BKZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 BKZ has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 BKZ 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 LS12 BKZ find?
LS12 BKZ passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear backing plate corroded; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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