Mercedes-Benz SLK
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc
LS12 XYWMOT history
LS12 XYW is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 26 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 85,486 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 85,486 mi
- At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 12 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,985 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS12 XYW
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,143 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 26 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Sept 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
LS12 XYW was last recorded at 85,486 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 2,465 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 83,021 miles · 29 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,465 miles
- Average per year
- 5,985 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 85,486 miles
- 2025 – 83,021 miles
- 2024 – 81,738 miles
- 2023 – 79,047 miles
- 2022 – 75,744 miles
- 2021 – 71,277 miles
- 2020 – 67,001 miles
- 2019 – 63,234 miles
- 2018 – 49,225 miles
- 2017 – 46,419 miles
- 2016 – 38,626 miles
- 2015 – 22,688 miles
- 2014 – 14,694 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail85,486 miles
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases snapped o/s /r to rear box (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi pipe[visible through wheel] (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi[visible through wheel (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryO/s /r body panel under rear bumper corroded
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.
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Behind bumper
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
18 tests since 4 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail85,486 miles (+2,465)6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,486 miles
- Test number
- 846183455314
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases snapped o/s /r to rear box (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi pipe[visible through wheel] (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi[visible through wheel (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryO/s /r body panel under rear bumper corroded
Pass83,021 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 83,021 miles
- Test number
- 964199043832
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Fail83,021 miles (+1,283)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,021 miles
- Test number
- 682091367310
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass81,738 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 81,738 miles
- Test number
- 944307705186
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail81,738 miles (+2,691)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,738 miles
- Test number
- 819843759970
- MajorRear Coil spring fractured or broken Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass79,047 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 79,047 miles
- Test number
- 461834578198
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail79,047 miles (+3,303)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,047 miles
- Test number
- 628973952573
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass75,744 miles (+4,467)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 75,744 miles
- Test number
- 267444294536
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass71,277 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 71,277 miles
- Test number
- 712093914037
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,272 miles (+4,271)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,272 miles
- Test number
- 453021853687
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass67,001 miles (+3,767)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 67,001 miles
- Test number
- 642681409156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,234 miles (+14,009)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 63,234 miles
- Test number
- 128856061917
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,225 miles (+2,806)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 49,225 miles
- Test number
- 507808475790
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,419 miles (+7,793)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 46,419 miles
- Test number
- 143784601446
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,626 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 38,626 miles
- Test number
- 846803662193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,624 miles (+15,936)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,624 miles
- Test number
- 892209250250
- FailureFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass22,688 miles (+7,994)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 22,688 miles
- Test number
- 513891694882
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,694 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 14,694 miles
- Test number
- 498108604318
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS12 XYW
- Does LS12 XYW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 XYW is valid until 28 Oct 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LS12 XYW?
- The MOT on LS12 XYW is valid until 28 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS12 XYW done?
- LS12 XYW was recorded at 85,486 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 5,985 miles a year.
- Has LS12 XYW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS12 XYW has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on LS12 XYW 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 XYW find?
- LS12 XYW failed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 6 major defects and 3 advisories: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases snapped o/s /r to rear box; nearside rear brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi pipe[visible through wheel], and 6 more.
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