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Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

LS12 SCXMOT history

LS12 SCX is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 23 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 169,689 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

LS12 SCX silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
169,689 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
11,633 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 SCX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
23 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 SCX was last recorded at 169,689 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 994 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,695 miles · 11 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
994 miles
Average per year
11,633 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,689 miles
  • 2025 – 168,695 miles
  • 2024 – 167,556 miles
  • 2023 – 165,648 miles
  • 2022 – 159,308 miles
  • 2020 – 156,223 miles
  • 2019 – 143,974 miles
  • 2018 – 122,469 miles
  • 2017 – 93,799 miles
  • 2016 – 69,422 miles
  • 2015 – 44,174 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,689 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 TYRES CRACKING PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass169,689 miles (+994)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    169,689 miles
    Test number
    700130503366
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 TYRES CRACKING PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass168,695 miles (+1,139)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    168,695 miles
    Test number
    855046302580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass167,556 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    167,556 miles
    Test number
    863118765629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail167,556 miles (+1,908)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,556 miles
    Test number
    306884731473
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass165,648 miles (+6,340)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    165,648 miles
    Test number
    247633273096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass159,308 miles (+3,085)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    159,308 miles
    Test number
    506230709255
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass156,223 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    156,223 miles
    Test number
    962550355927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail156,223 miles (+12,249)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,223 miles
    Test number
    148671428353
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass143,974 miles (+21,505)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    143,974 miles
    Test number
    676731714875
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass122,469 miles (+28,670)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    122,469 miles
    Test number
    938574382593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass93,799 miles (+24,377)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    93,799 miles
    Test number
    364658879118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass69,422 miles (+25,248)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    69,422 miles
    Test number
    340555721079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,174 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    44,174 miles
    Test number
    957079814950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass44,154 miles (+2,247)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    44,154 miles
    Test number
    686659265131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass41,907 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    41,907 miles
    Test number
    799244785074
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LS12 SCX

Does LS12 SCX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 SCX is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 SCX?
The MOT on LS12 SCX is valid until 18 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 SCX done?
LS12 SCX was recorded at 169,689 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 11,633 miles a year.
Has LS12 SCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 SCX has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LS12 SCX 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 SCX find?
LS12 SCX passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking perishing.

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