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Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

LS12 ZNMMOT history

LS12 ZNM is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 149,765 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

LS12 ZNM silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
149,765 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,482 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 ZNM
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
31 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 ZNM was last recorded at 149,765 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 123 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 May 2016: 54,491 miles, lower than 74,949 miles on 24 Mar 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
149,642 miles · 5 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
123 miles
Average per year
6,482 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,765 miles
  • 2025 – 138,274 miles
  • 2024 – 131,275 miles
  • 2023 – 122,131 miles
  • 2022 – 110,107 miles
  • 2021 – 101,617 miles
  • 2020 – 94,290 miles
  • 2019 – 79,217 miles
  • 2018 – 74,487 miles
  • 2017 – 65,740 miles
  • 2016 – 54,554 miles
  • 2015 – 74,949 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,765 miles
  • MinorFront Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside and offside (3.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))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.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 24 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,765 miles (+123)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    149,765 miles
    Test number
    778705857444
    • MinorFront Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside and offside (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Fail149,642 miles (+49)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,642 miles
    Test number
    728933533342
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorFront Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside and offside (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Fail149,593 miles (+11,319)8 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,593 miles
    Test number
    430960821649
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone cradle and air fresheners (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative offside and nearside (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear wrong spacing (0.1 (d))
    • MinorWindow excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside and offside front windows (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass138,274 miles2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    138,274 miles
    Test number
    641109975512
    • MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Caster Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6MM 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail138,274 miles (+6,999)1 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,274 miles
    Test number
    404452079551
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Caster Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Caster Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6MM 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass131,275 miles (+9,144)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    131,275 miles
    Test number
    232417246902
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass122,131 miles (+12,024)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    122,131 miles
    Test number
    636314222603
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  8. Pass110,107 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    110,107 miles
    Test number
    436308864169
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Fail110,107 miles (+8,490)1 dangerous2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,107 miles
    Test number
    124409898193
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass101,617 miles (+7,327)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    101,617 miles
    Test number
    558640308225
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass94,290 miles (+15,073)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    94,290 miles
    Test number
    209871002311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass79,217 miles (+4,730)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    79,217 miles
    Test number
    365807263886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass74,487 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    74,487 miles
    Test number
    966860117617
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
  14. Fail74,485 miles (+8,745)2 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,485 miles
    Test number
    476725920325
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
  15. Pass65,740 miles (+11,186)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    65,740 miles
    Test number
    470221568872
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  16. Pass54,554 miles (+63)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    54,554 miles
    Test number
    101437329714
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Fail54,491 miles (-20,458)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,491 miles
    Test number
    341404119287
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass74,949 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    74,949 miles
    Test number
    706763985036
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LS12 ZNM

Does LS12 ZNM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 ZNM is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 ZNM?
The MOT on LS12 ZNM is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 ZNM done?
LS12 ZNM was recorded at 149,765 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 6,482 miles a year.
Has LS12 ZNM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 ZNM has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 ZNM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 May 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS12 ZNM find?
LS12 ZNM passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: front window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside and offside; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, and 2 more.

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