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Beige · Diesel · 2012 · 2,148 cc

LS12 RZBMOT history

LS12 RZB is a beige diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 22 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 100,193 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

LS12 RZB beige Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 May 2027
Mileage
100,193 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,320 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 RZB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
22 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 RZB was last recorded at 100,193 miles on 6 May 2026, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,172 miles · 5 May 2026
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
7,320 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,193 miles
  • 2023 – 88,162 miles
  • 2022 – 76,623 miles
  • 2021 – 63,474 miles
  • 2020 – 54,042 miles
  • 2019 – 47,639 miles
  • 2018 – 41,062 miles
  • 2017 – 33,309 miles
  • 2016 – 27,082 miles
  • 2015 – 18,323 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,193 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush/nall joint dust cover (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022

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 Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 28 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,193 miles (+21)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2027
    Odometer
    100,193 miles
    Test number
    141029074059
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush/nall joint dust cover (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Fail100,172 miles (+12,010)4 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,172 miles
    Test number
    346179273529
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush/nall joint dust cover (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass88,162 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    88,162 miles
    Test number
    499448222749
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  4. Fail88,162 miles (+11)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,162 miles
    Test number
    275066689935
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  5. Fail88,151 miles (+11,528)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,151 miles
    Test number
    992582237832
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  6. Pass76,623 miles (+31)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    76,623 miles
    Test number
    233294036673
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Fail76,592 miles (+13,118)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,592 miles
    Test number
    310460156837
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass63,474 miles (+9,432)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2022
    Odometer
    63,474 miles
    Test number
    707855564870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass54,042 miles (+6,403)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    54,042 miles
    Test number
    185462998433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass47,639 miles (+6,577)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    47,639 miles
    Test number
    374376202431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass41,062 miles (+7,753)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    41,062 miles
    Test number
    987213767989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass33,309 miles (+6,227)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    33,309 miles
    Test number
    662509139490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass27,082 miles (+8,759)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    27,082 miles
    Test number
    846327157328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass18,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    18,323 miles
    Test number
    218329655061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 RZB

Does LS12 RZB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 RZB is valid until 5 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 RZB?
The MOT on LS12 RZB is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 RZB done?
LS12 RZB was recorded at 100,193 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 7,320 miles a year.
Has LS12 RZB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 RZB has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 RZB 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 RZB find?
LS12 RZB passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs, and 3 more.

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