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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

LS12 MXUMOT history

LS12 MXU is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 19 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 100,781 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

LS12 MXU black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Apr 2027
Mileage
100,781 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,679 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 MXU
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
19 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 MXU was last recorded at 100,781 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 85 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,696 miles · 18 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
85 miles
Average per year
6,679 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,781 miles
  • 2025 – 96,005 miles
  • 2024 – 91,170 miles
  • 2023 – 84,642 miles
  • 2022 – 79,135 miles
  • 2021 – 73,145 miles
  • 2020 – 67,802 miles
  • 2019 – 63,635 miles
  • 2018 – 58,939 miles
  • 2017 – 48,810 miles
  • 2016 – 39,474 miles
  • 2015 – 26,618 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,781 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lateral arm inner bush.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low both edges.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 13 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,781 miles (+85)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    100,781 miles
    Test number
    443375911933
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail100,696 miles (+4,691)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,696 miles
    Test number
    168768136266
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass96,005 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    96,005 miles
    Test number
    512511212617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail95,963 miles (+4,793)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,963 miles
    Test number
    342383275654
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass91,170 miles (+6,528)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    91,170 miles
    Test number
    390262438470
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald both edges. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass84,642 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    84,642 miles
    Test number
    522384433514
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lateral arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low both edges. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lateral arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Fail84,642 miles (+5,507)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,642 miles
    Test number
    755689470861
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lateral arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low both edges. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lateral arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass79,135 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    79,135 miles
    Test number
    208688148887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail79,129 miles (+5,984)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,129 miles
    Test number
    938736207148
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Pass73,145 miles (+5,343)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    73,145 miles
    Test number
    507312109008
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass67,802 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    67,802 miles
    Test number
    795941260388
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail67,802 miles (+4,167)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,802 miles
    Test number
    187834966590
    • MajorNearside Front Steering arm deformed track rod. (2.1.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass63,635 miles (+4,696)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    63,635 miles
    Test number
    255641335862
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection to underside of vehicle

  14. Pass58,939 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    58,939 miles
    Test number
    792890420096
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

  15. Fail58,939 miles (+10,129)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,939 miles
    Test number
    147963683621
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

  16. Pass48,810 miles (+9,336)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    48,810 miles
    Test number
    670771110231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,474 miles (+12,856)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    39,474 miles
    Test number
    288129656445
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outter and inner edges bald
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryAll tyre were under inflated

  18. Fail26,618 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,618 miles
    Test number
    127752975050
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  19. Pass26,618 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    26,618 miles
    Test number
    275762375035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 MXU

Does LS12 MXU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 MXU is valid until 19 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 MXU?
The MOT on LS12 MXU is valid until 19 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 MXU done?
LS12 MXU was recorded at 100,781 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 6,679 miles a year.
Has LS12 MXU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 MXU has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 MXU 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 MXU find?
LS12 MXU passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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