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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LS12 SDXMOT history

LS12 SDX is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 22 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 104,058 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

LS12 SDX silver Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Aug 2027
Mileage
104,058 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,150 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 SDX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
22 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 SDX was last recorded at 104,058 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,050 miles · 30 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
8,150 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,058 miles
  • 2025 – 96,688 miles
  • 2024 – 87,852 miles
  • 2023 – 80,304 miles
  • 2022 – 75,285 miles
  • 2021 – 70,135 miles
  • 2020 – 66,678 miles
  • 2019 – 55,604 miles
  • 2018 – 44,563 miles
  • 2017 – 34,068 miles
  • 2016 – 19,650 miles
  • 2015 – 12,994 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,058 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox cooler pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

20 tests since 2 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,058 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    104,058 miles
    Test number
    188512737228
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox cooler pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail104,050 miles (+7,362)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,050 miles
    Test number
    198974928920
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox cooler pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass96,688 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    96,688 miles
    Test number
    840312809595
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail96,688 miles (+8,836)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,688 miles
    Test number
    209057247578
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass87,852 miles (+7,548)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    87,852 miles
    Test number
    192550902364
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass80,304 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    80,304 miles
    Test number
    642587085487
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Fail80,304 miles (+5,019)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,304 miles
    Test number
    448062059776
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass75,285 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    75,285 miles
    Test number
    184737791496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail75,285 miles (+5,150)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,285 miles
    Test number
    545964032484
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass70,135 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    70,135 miles
    Test number
    632568286400
    • AdvisoryEngine and outer sill covers fitted
  11. Fail70,135 miles (+3,457)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,135 miles
    Test number
    282617447100
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryEngine and outer sill covers fitted
  12. Pass66,678 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    66,678 miles
    Test number
    451831615635
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  13. Fail66,664 miles (+11,060)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,664 miles
    Test number
    942845391566
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  14. Pass55,604 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    55,604 miles
    Test number
    923646456788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail55,567 miles (+18)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,567 miles
    Test number
    608345741884
    • MajorFront Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both front mountings (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  16. Fail55,549 miles (+10,986)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,549 miles
    Test number
    993056113904
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on edges below limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on edges below limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sat nav mount (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  17. Pass44,563 miles (+10,495)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    44,563 miles
    Test number
    376685092840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,068 miles (+14,418)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    34,068 miles
    Test number
    383890881459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass19,650 miles (+6,656)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    19,650 miles
    Test number
    611430582927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass12,994 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    12,994 miles
    Test number
    246463255131
    • 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)

Questions about LS12 SDX

Does LS12 SDX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 SDX is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 SDX?
The MOT on LS12 SDX is valid until 3 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 SDX done?
LS12 SDX was recorded at 104,058 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 8,150 miles a year.
Has LS12 SDX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 SDX has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 SDX 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 SDX find?
LS12 SDX passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive gearbox cooler pipes.

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