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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

LS12 GPZMOT history

LS12 GPZ is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 28 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 129,899 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

LS12 GPZ black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Dec 2026
Mileage
129,899 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,004 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 GPZ
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
28 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 GPZ was last recorded at 129,899 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 4,507 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,392 miles · 25 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,507 miles
Average per year
8,004 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 129,899 miles
  • 2024 – 125,392 miles
  • 2023 – 118,172 miles
  • 2022 – 111,027 miles
  • 2021 – 102,739 miles
  • 2020 – 95,932 miles
  • 2019 – 85,739 miles
  • 2018 – 76,835 miles
  • 2017 – 66,025 miles
  • 2016 – 54,865 miles
  • 2015 – 44,367 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,899 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all arm bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all arm bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 9 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,899 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    129,899 miles
    Test number
    163197351356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail129,897 miles (+4,505)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,897 miles
    Test number
    657583148670
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back of the 2 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass125,392 miles (+127)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    125,392 miles
    Test number
    850186611943
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail125,265 miles (+7,093)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,265 miles
    Test number
    269450515658
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass118,172 miles (+7,145)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    118,172 miles
    Test number
    718527993924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass111,027 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    111,027 miles
    Test number
    155129071898
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail111,027 miles (+8,288)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,027 miles
    Test number
    764471912090
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass102,739 miles (+6,807)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    102,739 miles
    Test number
    986073213331
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass95,932 miles (+10,193)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    95,932 miles
    Test number
    644378355278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass85,739 miles (+8,904)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    85,739 miles
    Test number
    432506965026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass76,835 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    76,835 miles
    Test number
    931517413514
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  12. Fail76,835 miles (+10,810)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,835 miles
    Test number
    956549059532
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  13. Pass66,025 miles (+11,160)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    66,025 miles
    Test number
    816805148049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge.

  14. Pass54,865 miles (+10,498)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    54,865 miles
    Test number
    551406469680
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass44,367 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    44,367 miles
    Test number
    909638265082
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail44,367 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,367 miles
    Test number
    806268665065
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LS12 GPZ

Does LS12 GPZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 GPZ is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS12 GPZ?
The MOT on LS12 GPZ is valid until 10 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 GPZ done?
LS12 GPZ was recorded at 129,899 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 8,004 miles a year.
Has LS12 GPZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 GPZ has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LS12 GPZ 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 GPZ find?
LS12 GPZ passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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