Mercedes-Benz CLS
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,987 cc
LS12 GBVMOT history
LS12 GBV is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 28 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 220,517 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 220,517 mi
- At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 17,510 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS12 GBV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- CLS
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,987 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 28 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS12 GBV was last recorded at 220,517 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 2,256 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 218,261 miles · 29 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,256 miles
- Average per year
- 17,510 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 220,517 miles
- 2024 – 218,261 miles
- 2023 – 208,082 miles
- 2022 – 201,909 miles
- 2021 – 183,148 miles
- 2020 – 155,655 miles
- 2019 – 125,429 miles
- 2018 – 84,462 miles
- 2017 – 51,862 miles
- 2016 – 42,065 miles
- 2015 – 26,748 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass220,517 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Tyre has split on inner sidewall not deep enough to expose cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
17 tests since 27 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass220,517 miles (+2,256)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 220,517 miles
- Test number
- 926917392170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass218,261 miles (+89)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 218,261 miles
- Test number
- 584951520418
- MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has split on inner sidewall not deep enough to expose cords
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail218,172 miles (+10,090)1 dangerous1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 218,172 miles
- Test number
- 998512144665
- DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured x2 (5.2.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has split on inner sidewall not deep enough to expose cords
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass208,082 miles (+8)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 208,082 miles
- Test number
- 401141276965
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail208,074 miles (+6,165)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 208,074 miles
- Test number
- 508575628237
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass201,909 miles (+18,761)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 201,909 miles
- Test number
- 394336712721
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass183,148 miles (+27,493)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 183,148 miles
- Test number
- 605020310548
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass155,655 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 155,655 miles
- Test number
- 590066996530
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail155,651 miles (+30,222)2 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,651 miles
- Test number
- 215264856449
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass125,429 miles (+261)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 125,429 miles
- Test number
- 548738745823
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail125,168 miles (+40,706)2 dangerous1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,168 miles
- Test number
- 237250390506
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 285/30 R19 XL (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass84,462 miles (+252)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 84,462 miles
- Test number
- 279619162863
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail84,210 miles (+32,348)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,210 miles
- Test number
- 117815075454
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 285/30/19 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass51,862 miles (+9,797)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 51,862 miles
- Test number
- 290050060354
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass42,065 miles (+5,949)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 42,065 miles
- Test number
- 896932208685
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,116 miles (+9,368)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 36,116 miles
- Test number
- 576390466475
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,748 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 26,748 miles
- Test number
- 577226185018
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about LS12 GBV
- Does LS12 GBV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 GBV is valid until 19 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS12 GBV?
- The MOT on LS12 GBV is valid until 19 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS12 GBV done?
- LS12 GBV was recorded at 220,517 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 17,510 miles a year.
- Has LS12 GBV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS12 GBV has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on LS12 GBV 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 GBV find?
- LS12 GBV passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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