Mercedes-Benz C
Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc
LS12 GCXMOT history
LS12 GCX is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 147,246 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 147,246 mi
- At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 12 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 9,542 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS12 GCX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,143 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 30 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS12 GCX was last recorded at 147,246 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 147,234 miles · 2 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 12 miles
- Average per year
- 9,542 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 147,246 miles
- 2025 – 145,547 miles
- 2024 – 143,365 miles
- 2023 – 139,890 miles
- 2022 – 133,986 miles
- 2021 – 127,908 miles
- 2020 – 110,607 miles
- 2019 – 91,892 miles
- 2018 – 84,244 miles
- 2017 – 65,194 miles
- 2016 – 50,805 miles
- 2015 – 38,545 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass147,246 miles
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking, perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking, perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2024
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
19 tests since 14 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass147,246 miles (+12)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 147,246 miles
- Test number
- 354627060573
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail147,234 miles (+1,687)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,234 miles
- Test number
- 448402823971
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass145,547 miles (+2,182)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 145,547 miles
- Test number
- 765210423204
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking, perishing (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking, perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Pass143,365 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 143,365 miles
- Test number
- 421705213692
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking, perishing (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking, perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Fail143,363 miles (+3,473)5 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,363 miles
- Test number
- 763285063037
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
- MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking, perishing (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking, perishing (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust heat shield loose
Pass139,890 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 139,890 miles
- Test number
- 337990959189
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Fail139,890 miles (+5,904)3 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,890 miles
- Test number
- 573521201181
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass133,986 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 133,986 miles
- Test number
- 412933483968
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail133,984 miles (+6,076)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,984 miles
- Test number
- 152651595922
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Pass127,908 miles (+17,301)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 127,908 miles
- Test number
- 213505376701
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,607 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 110,607 miles
- Test number
- 893452806544
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail110,607 miles (+18,715)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,607 miles
- Test number
- 119876295125
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass91,892 miles (+7,648)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 91,892 miles
- Test number
- 546960091022
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,244 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 84,244 miles
- Test number
- 167318961479
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail84,244 miles (+19,050)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,244 miles
- Test number
- 645332625079
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass65,194 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 65,194 miles
- Test number
- 514213908654
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fail65,194 miles (+14,389)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,194 miles
- Test number
- 581995028142
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass50,805 miles (+12,260)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2017
- Odometer
- 50,805 miles
- Test number
- 574233318989
- AdvisoryStone chips in front screen.
Pass38,545 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 38,545 miles
- Test number
- 395224805163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS12 GCX
- Does LS12 GCX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 GCX is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS12 GCX?
- The MOT on LS12 GCX is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS12 GCX done?
- LS12 GCX was recorded at 147,246 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 9,542 miles a year.
- Has LS12 GCX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS12 GCX has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on LS12 GCX 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 GCX find?
- LS12 GCX passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all.
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