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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,148 cc

LS12 SKOMOT history

LS12 SKO is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 29 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 183,692 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2026.

LS12 SKO black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Sept 2027
Mileage
183,692 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,433 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 SKO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 SKO was last recorded at 183,692 miles on 5 Sept 2026, 8,130 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,562 miles · 8 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
8,130 miles
Average per year
10,433 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 183,692 miles
  • 2025 – 175,562 miles
  • 2024 – 162,676 miles
  • 2023 – 159,981 miles
  • 2022 – 143,234 miles
  • 2021 – 135,946 miles
  • 2020 – 135,283 miles
  • 2019 – 130,778 miles
  • 2018 – 121,718 miles
  • 2017 – 104,451 miles
  • 2016 – 86,714 miles
  • 2015 – 63,376 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,692 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Tpm system on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front anti roll bar link boot perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front anti roll bar link boot as a small hole in it

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front brake discs and pads worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 23 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,692 miles (+8,130)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    183,692 miles
    Test number
    319198058196
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass175,562 miles (+12,886)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    175,562 miles
    Test number
    166172011850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass162,676 miles (+2,695)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    162,676 miles
    Test number
    948199267229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass159,981 miles (+16,747)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    159,981 miles
    Test number
    588533978754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass143,234 miles (+7,288)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    143,234 miles
    Test number
    865889732620
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass135,946 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    135,946 miles
    Test number
    317714948952
    • AdvisoryTpm system on

  7. Fail135,946 miles (+663)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,946 miles
    Test number
    378926387412
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to exhuast pipe hanging off (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe hanging off (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTpm system on

  8. Pass135,283 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    135,283 miles
    Test number
    213364555358
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail135,282 miles (+4,504)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,282 miles
    Test number
    850021844787
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass130,778 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    130,778 miles
    Test number
    792436735008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front anti roll bar link boot perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front anti roll bar link boot as a small hole in it
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs and pads worn

  11. Fail130,778 miles (+9,060)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,778 miles
    Test number
    627922815512
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front anti roll bar link boot perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front anti roll bar link boot as a small hole in it
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs and pads worn

  12. Pass121,718 miles (+17,267)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    121,718 miles
    Test number
    783845518928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass104,451 miles (+17,737)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    104,451 miles
    Test number
    556894946587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass86,714 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    86,714 miles
    Test number
    277982178645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail86,714 miles (+23,338)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,714 miles
    Test number
    566984272438
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin apx 2 to 4 mm (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass63,376 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    63,376 miles
    Test number
    287324755063
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LS12 SKO

Does LS12 SKO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 SKO is valid until 4 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 SKO?
The MOT on LS12 SKO is valid until 4 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 SKO done?
LS12 SKO was recorded at 183,692 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2026, an average of 10,433 miles a year.
Has LS12 SKO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 SKO has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on LS12 SKO 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 SKO find?
LS12 SKO passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2026 with 7 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 4 more.

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