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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

LS12 SNXMOT history

LS12 SNX is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 22 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 97,586 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.

LS12 SNX black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Feb 2027
Mileage
97,586 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,101 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 SNX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 SNX was last recorded at 97,586 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 5,166 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,420 miles · 15 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,166 miles
Average per year
7,101 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,586 miles
  • 2025 – 92,420 miles
  • 2024 – 84,010 miles
  • 2023 – 80,181 miles
  • 2022 – 73,132 miles
  • 2021 – 66,387 miles
  • 2020 – 59,442 miles
  • 2019 – 51,620 miles
  • 2018 – 43,282 miles
  • 2017 – 34,189 miles
  • 2016 – 27,449 miles
  • 2015 – 20,554 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,586 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass97,586 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    97,586 miles
    Test number
    392742596283
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail97,584 miles (+5,164)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,584 miles
    Test number
    933482452590
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower- (facing upwards) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass92,420 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    92,420 miles
    Test number
    898867922502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail92,418 miles (+8,408)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,418 miles
    Test number
    697550242053
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass84,010 miles (+3,829)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    84,010 miles
    Test number
    570508760974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass80,181 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    80,181 miles
    Test number
    777487791586
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  7. Fail80,181 miles (+7,049)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,181 miles
    Test number
    546070542340
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on limits (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  8. Pass73,132 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    73,132 miles
    Test number
    894426051586
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail73,131 miles (+6,744)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,131 miles
    Test number
    183286513841
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass66,387 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    66,387 miles
    Test number
    344216033886
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  11. Fail66,386 miles (+6,944)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,386 miles
    Test number
    302829258335
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  12. Pass59,442 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    59,442 miles
    Test number
    278543270015
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth n/s tyres walls damage

  13. Fail59,442 miles (+7,822)4 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,442 miles
    Test number
    567406210872
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth n/s tyres walls damage

  14. Pass51,620 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    51,620 miles
    Test number
    898842078392
    • MinorHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrivers side handbrake has poor effort, only just passed RBT test.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted. This is a standard advisory and is not detrimental to the vehicle.

  15. Fail51,620 miles (+8,338)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,620 miles
    Test number
    506144945558
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrivers side handbrake has poor effort, only just passed RBT test.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted. This is a standard advisory and is not detrimental to the vehicle.

  16. Pass43,282 miles (+9,093)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    43,282 miles
    Test number
    357168703400
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted

  17. Pass34,189 miles (+6,740)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    34,189 miles
    Test number
    230243293372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,449 miles (+6,895)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    27,449 miles
    Test number
    596944197196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass20,554 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    20,554 miles
    Test number
    377351795036
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LS12 SNX

Does LS12 SNX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 SNX is valid until 22 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 SNX?
The MOT on LS12 SNX is valid until 22 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 SNX done?
LS12 SNX was recorded at 97,586 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 7,101 miles a year.
Has LS12 SNX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 SNX has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 SNX 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 SNX find?
LS12 SNX passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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