Mercedes-Benz C
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,148 cc
LS12 GRZMOT history
LS12 GRZ is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 4 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 160,540 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 160,540 mi
- At MOT on 29 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 14
- 11 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 11,578 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS12 GRZ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,148 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 4 Apr 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS12 GRZ was last recorded at 160,540 miles on 29 Nov 2025, 11,699 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 7 Jun 2018: 21,341 miles, lower than 76,924 miles on 19 Jun 2017.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 148,841 miles · 27 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 11,699 miles
- Average per year
- 11,578 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 160,540 miles
- 2024 – 148,841 miles
- 2023 – 134,230 miles
- 2022 – 124,194 miles
- 2021 – 114,294 miles
- 2020 – 109,643 miles
- 2019 – 96,934 miles
- 2018 – 21,341 miles
- 2017 – 76,924 miles
- 2016 – 55,402 miles
- 2015 – 36,340 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass160,540 miles
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Front Under trays fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
14 tests since 9 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass160,540 miles (+11,699)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 160,540 miles
- Test number
- 641703132232
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass148,841 miles (+17)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 148,841 miles
- Test number
- 981958680088
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Under trays fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail148,824 miles (+14,594)1 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,824 miles
- Test number
- 565113279423
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Yellow marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Under trays fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass134,230 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 134,230 miles
- Test number
- 843998193194
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail134,230 miles (+10,036)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,230 miles
- Test number
- 817275053888
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass124,194 miles (+9,900)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 124,194 miles
- Test number
- 875771218617
- MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass114,294 miles (+4,651)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 114,294 miles
- Test number
- 619410959909
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass109,643 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 109,643 miles
- Test number
- 142229824314
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Fail109,642 miles (+12,708)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,642 miles
- Test number
- 724492443375
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass96,934 miles (+75,593)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 96,934 miles
- Test number
- 873661855687
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just above.It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Pass21,341 miles (-55,583)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 21,341 miles
- Test number
- 268762208209
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
Pass76,924 miles (+21,522)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 76,924 miles
- Test number
- 679888608538
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,402 miles (+19,062)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 55,402 miles
- Test number
- 625525489923
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,340 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 36,340 miles
- Test number
- 798188365023
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LS12 GRZ
- Does LS12 GRZ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 GRZ is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LS12 GRZ?
- The MOT on LS12 GRZ is valid until 18 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 GRZ done?
- LS12 GRZ was recorded at 160,540 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2025, an average of 11,578 miles a year.
- Has LS12 GRZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS12 GRZ has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on LS12 GRZ ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Jun 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LS12 GRZ find?
- LS12 GRZ passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front wheel bearing has slight play both sides, and 2 more.
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