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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

LS12 MXKMOT history

LS12 MXK is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 3 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 200,334 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

LS12 MXK black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Feb 2027
Mileage
200,334 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
13,574 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 MXK
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
3 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 MXK was last recorded at 200,334 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 15,184 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,150 miles · 27 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
15,184 miles
Average per year
13,574 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 200,334 miles
  • 2025 – 185,150 miles
  • 2024 – 171,810 miles
  • 2023 – 157,799 miles
  • 2022 – 138,320 miles
  • 2021 – 125,337 miles
  • 2020 – 110,236 miles
  • 2019 – 95,994 miles
  • 2018 – 86,424 miles
  • 2017 – 76,536 miles
  • 2016 – 66,488 miles
  • 2015 – 53,056 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass200,334 miles

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 25 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass200,334 miles (+15,184)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    200,334 miles
    Test number
    360093043338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass185,150 miles (+13,340)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    185,150 miles
    Test number
    317338271216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass171,810 miles (+14,011)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    171,810 miles
    Test number
    113731853152
    • AdvisoryFront Tyres wearing on outer edges.
  4. Pass157,799 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    157,799 miles
    Test number
    422436925214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail157,799 miles (+19,479)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,799 miles
    Test number
    164040696327
    • 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))
  6. Pass138,320 miles (+12,983)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    138,320 miles
    Test number
    273225292495
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass125,337 miles (+29)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    125,337 miles
    Test number
    253822194671
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Fail125,308 miles (+15,072)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,308 miles
    Test number
    955849245953
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened lower mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass110,236 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    110,236 miles
    Test number
    750036111839
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 2.8 mm, but worn more on the very edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 2.2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 2.8 mm, but worn more on the very edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 2.2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  10. Fail110,235 miles (+14,241)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,235 miles
    Test number
    376366640412
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached cross strut (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 2.8 mm, but worn more on the very edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 2.2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 2.8 mm, but worn more on the very edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 2.2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  11. Pass95,994 miles (+9,570)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    95,994 miles
    Test number
    648702395932
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner unable to see the rear inner brake pads clearly but suspect starting to get low
  12. Pass86,424 miles (+9,888)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    86,424 miles
    Test number
    462528454312
    • AdvisoryNearside slight damage to plastic floor cover
  13. Pass76,536 miles (+10,048)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    76,536 miles
    Test number
    673846044644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass66,488 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    66,488 miles
    Test number
    889115161130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail66,485 miles (+13,429)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,485 miles
    Test number
    440578680305
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  16. Pass53,056 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    53,056 miles
    Test number
    927324785076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 MXK

Does LS12 MXK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 MXK is valid until 8 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 MXK?
The MOT on LS12 MXK is valid until 8 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 MXK done?
LS12 MXK was recorded at 200,334 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 13,574 miles a year.
Has LS12 MXK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 MXK has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LS12 MXK 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 MXK find?
LS12 MXK passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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