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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

LS12 GXLMOT history

LS12 GXL is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 24 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 82,331 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

LS12 GXL black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
82,331 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,345 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 GXL
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
24 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 GXL was last recorded at 82,331 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 2,755 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,576 miles · 25 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,755 miles
Average per year
5,345 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,331 miles
  • 2025 – 79,576 miles
  • 2024 – 75,182 miles
  • 2023 – 71,251 miles
  • 2021 – 65,125 miles
  • 2020 – 60,410 miles
  • 2019 – 55,234 miles
  • 2018 – 45,404 miles
  • 2016 – 38,919 miles
  • 2015 – 25,790 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,331 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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

16 tests since 22 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    82,331 miles
    Test number
    233380591532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail82,331 miles (+2,755)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,331 miles
    Test number
    472287350462
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  3. Pass79,576 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    79,576 miles
    Test number
    563728210259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail79,576 miles (+4,394)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,576 miles
    Test number
    246264822514
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  5. Pass75,182 miles (+3,931)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    75,182 miles
    Test number
    707223019607
    • 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))
  6. Pass71,251 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    71,251 miles
    Test number
    800104896699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail71,249 miles (+6,124)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,249 miles
    Test number
    689237533983
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  8. Pass65,125 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    65,125 miles
    Test number
    406246343365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail65,125 miles (+4,715)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,125 miles
    Test number
    809840029714
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  10. Pass60,410 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    60,410 miles
    Test number
    718808311553
    • AdvisoryNoise on o/s rear brake.
  11. Fail60,410 miles (+5,176)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,410 miles
    Test number
    109816225068
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNoise on o/s rear brake.
  12. Pass55,234 miles (+9,830)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    55,234 miles
    Test number
    430157688392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,404 miles (+6,485)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    45,404 miles
    Test number
    759055230880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,919 miles (+13,129)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    38,919 miles
    Test number
    901136904887
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all rears! (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass25,790 miles (+3,255)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    25,790 miles
    Test number
    665894695174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass22,535 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    22,535 miles
    Test number
    687712325038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 GXL

Does LS12 GXL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 GXL is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 GXL?
The MOT on LS12 GXL is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 GXL done?
LS12 GXL was recorded at 82,331 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 5,345 miles a year.
Has LS12 GXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 GXL has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 GXL 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 GXL find?
LS12 GXL passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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