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Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,148 cc

LS12 GXBMOT history

LS12 GXB is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 24 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 15 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 155,846 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.

LS12 GXB silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Sept 2027
Mileage
155,846 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,780 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 GXB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
24 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 GXB was last recorded at 155,846 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,846 miles · 15 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,780 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,846 miles
  • 2025 – 152,716 miles
  • 2024 – 149,844 miles
  • 2023 – 146,970 miles
  • 2022 – 143,898 miles
  • 2021 – 136,995 miles
  • 2020 – 129,653 miles
  • 2019 – 105,262 miles
  • 2018 – 91,116 miles
  • 2017 – 86,912 miles
  • 2016 – 79,469 miles
  • 2015 – 68,367 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,846 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside and outside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Plastic under tray full length of vehicle unable to see all pipes and teastable items

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Undertray and engine cover fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 19 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,846 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    155,846 miles
    Test number
    651443246159
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail155,846 miles (+3,130)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,846 miles
    Test number
    521310267216
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass152,716 miles (+21)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    152,716 miles
    Test number
    874237300983
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail152,695 miles (+2,851)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,695 miles
    Test number
    497462694748
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn closest to the front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn closest to the rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement closest to the front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass149,844 miles (+2,874)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    149,844 miles
    Test number
    720101332562
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement closest to the front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass146,970 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    146,970 miles
    Test number
    213862902487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail146,970 miles (+3,072)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,970 miles
    Test number
    332550590105
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass143,898 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    143,898 miles
    Test number
    584201090193
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside and outside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlastic under tray full length of vehicle unable to see all pipes and teastable items
  9. Fail143,891 miles (+990)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,891 miles
    Test number
    452911796480
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded engine compartment (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded engine compartment (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside and outside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlastic under tray full length of vehicle unable to see all pipes and teastable items
  10. Pass142,901 miles (+5,906)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    142,901 miles
    Test number
    397185575420
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryUndertray and engine cover fitted
  11. Pass136,995 miles (+7,342)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    136,995 miles
    Test number
    563123892535
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertray and engine cover fitted
  12. Pass129,653 miles (+24,391)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    129,653 miles
    Test number
    731249054036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  13. Pass105,262 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    105,262 miles
    Test number
    875484833291
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Fail105,262 miles (+14,146)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,262 miles
    Test number
    840253206729
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  15. Pass91,116 miles (+4,204)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    91,116 miles
    Test number
    295721225700
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong advise on limit. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  16. Pass86,912 miles (+7,443)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    86,912 miles
    Test number
    159112358580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass79,469 miles (+11,102)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    79,469 miles
    Test number
    107398460709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass68,367 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    68,367 miles
    Test number
    897820775104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS12 GXB

Does LS12 GXB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 GXB is valid until 15 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 GXB?
The MOT on LS12 GXB is valid until 15 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 GXB done?
LS12 GXB was recorded at 155,846 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 7,780 miles a year.
Has LS12 GXB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 GXB has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 GXB 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 GXB find?
LS12 GXB passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively both; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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