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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

LS12 GHZMOT history

LS12 GHZ is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 20 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 138,036 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

LS12 GHZ black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Feb 2027
Mileage
138,036 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,508 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 GHZ
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
20 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 GHZ was last recorded at 138,036 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 10,982 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,054 miles · 28 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
10,982 miles
Average per year
10,508 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,036 miles
  • 2025 – 127,054 miles
  • 2024 – 118,303 miles
  • 2023 – 108,896 miles
  • 2022 – 99,005 miles
  • 2021 – 90,064 miles
  • 2020 – 83,900 miles
  • 2019 – 72,321 miles
  • 2018 – 61,394 miles
  • 2017 – 48,900 miles
  • 2016 – 40,298 miles
  • 2015 – 24,450 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,036 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 7 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,036 miles (+10,982)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    138,036 miles
    Test number
    419440101387
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass127,054 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    127,054 miles
    Test number
    950307168029
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail127,054 miles (+8,751)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,054 miles
    Test number
    142504276610
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass118,303 miles (+9,407)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    118,303 miles
    Test number
    744428038493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass108,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    108,896 miles
    Test number
    120684713442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail108,896 miles (+9,891)1 dangerous1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,896 miles
    Test number
    505958458658
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass99,005 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    99,005 miles
    Test number
    148552586477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail99,005 miles (+8,941)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,005 miles
    Test number
    454666650910
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass90,064 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    90,064 miles
    Test number
    684611849900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail90,064 miles (+6,164)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,064 miles
    Test number
    262972011053
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass83,900 miles (+11,579)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    83,900 miles
    Test number
    578691641359
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass72,321 miles (+10,927)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    72,321 miles
    Test number
    716483246342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass61,394 miles (+12,494)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    61,394 miles
    Test number
    916502141391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass48,900 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    48,900 miles
    Test number
    658026589672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail48,900 miles (+8,602)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,900 miles
    Test number
    265472723068
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  16. Pass40,298 miles (+15,848)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    40,298 miles
    Test number
    225016533128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    24,450 miles
    Test number
    699967395054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 GHZ

Does LS12 GHZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 GHZ is valid until 21 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 GHZ?
The MOT on LS12 GHZ is valid until 21 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 GHZ done?
LS12 GHZ was recorded at 138,036 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 10,508 miles a year.
Has LS12 GHZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 GHZ has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LS12 GHZ 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 GHZ find?
LS12 GHZ passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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