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Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,796 cc

LS12 RXHMOT history

LS12 RXH is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Mar 2012. Its MOT expired on 19 Mar 2025 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 163,471 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2024.

LS12 RXH black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Mar 2025
Mileage
163,471 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2024
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
14,484 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 RXH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 RXH was last recorded at 163,471 miles on 20 Mar 2024, 21,225 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,246 miles · 20 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
21,225 miles
Average per year
14,484 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 163,471 miles
  • 2023 – 142,246 miles
  • 2022 – 137,244 miles
  • 2021 – 133,219 miles
  • 2020 – 130,556 miles
  • 2018 – 102,408 miles
  • 2017 – 76,918 miles
  • 2016 – 53,439 miles
  • 2015 – 33,558 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,471 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view passanger front

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view drivers door window

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

12 tests since 1 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,471 miles (+21,225)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    163,471 miles
    Test number
    985439904229
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass142,246 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    142,246 miles
    Test number
    983554559162
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail142,246 miles (+5,002)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,246 miles
    Test number
    458054727161
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside 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 Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass137,244 miles (+3)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    137,244 miles
    Test number
    862574684097
    • MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view passanger front (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view drivers door window (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Fail137,241 miles (+4,022)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,241 miles
    Test number
    555482372890
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view passanger front (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view drivers door window (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi pipe to central above back axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass133,219 miles (+2,663)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    133,219 miles
    Test number
    460430634798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass130,556 miles (+28,148)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    130,556 miles
    Test number
    143428675792
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate insecure but not likely to fall off front and rear (0.1 (a))
  8. Pass102,408 miles (+1,116)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    102,408 miles
    Test number
    381176525880
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges
  9. Fail101,292 miles (+24,374)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,292 miles
    Test number
    275468718749
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  10. Pass76,918 miles (+23,479)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    76,918 miles
    Test number
    389820570019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass53,439 miles (+19,881)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    53,439 miles
    Test number
    447229176172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass33,558 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    33,558 miles
    Test number
    756451595085
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS12 RXH

Does LS12 RXH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS12 RXH expired on 19 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS12 RXH?
The MOT on LS12 RXH expired on 19 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS12 RXH done?
LS12 RXH was recorded at 163,471 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2024, an average of 14,484 miles a year.
Has LS12 RXH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 RXH has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LS12 RXH 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 RXH find?
LS12 RXH passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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