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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,148 cc

LS12 ZPMMOT history

LS12 ZPM is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 2 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 137,483 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

LS12 ZPM silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
137,483 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,835 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 ZPM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
2 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 ZPM was last recorded at 137,483 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 12,272 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
125,211 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
12,272 miles
Average per year
8,835 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,483 miles
  • 2025 – 125,211 miles
  • 2024 – 120,610 miles
  • 2023 – 115,016 miles
  • 2022 – 108,216 miles
  • 2021 – 104,264 miles
  • 2020 – 101,779 miles
  • 2019 – 98,130 miles
  • 2018 – 91,663 miles
  • 2017 – 72,611 miles
  • 2016 – 56,196 miles
  • 2015 – 39,783 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,483 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bushes | both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass137,483 miles (+12,272)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    137,483 miles
    Test number
    210129579529
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bushes | both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass125,211 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    125,211 miles
    Test number
    146300615262
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Fail125,211 miles (+4,601)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,211 miles
    Test number
    158589320012
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass120,610 miles (+5,594)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    120,610 miles
    Test number
    439079681007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass115,016 miles (+6,800)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    115,016 miles
    Test number
    665910326503
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass108,216 miles (+3,952)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    108,216 miles
    Test number
    595688194278
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass104,264 miles (+2,485)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    104,264 miles
    Test number
    901476083440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass101,779 miles (+3,649)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    101,779 miles
    Test number
    856090316176
    • AdvisoryUNDERCOVERS FITTED.
  9. Pass98,130 miles (+6,467)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    98,130 miles
    Test number
    517763519640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass91,663 miles (+19,052)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    91,663 miles
    Test number
    445052077871
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted
  11. Pass72,611 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    72,611 miles
    Test number
    131023925541
    • AdvisoryFront discs x2 wearing thin
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearings slight play o/s/f and n/s/f
    • AdvisoryRear pads wearing very low
  12. Fail72,611 miles (+16,415)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,611 miles
    Test number
    278564114396
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall outer bulged (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront discs x2 wearing thin
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearings slight play o/s/f and n/s/f
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bolding edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm centre (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bolding inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear pads wearing very low
  13. Pass56,196 miles (+16,413)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    56,196 miles
    Test number
    208768864928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass39,783 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    39,783 miles
    Test number
    887861495002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 ZPM

Does LS12 ZPM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 ZPM is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 ZPM?
The MOT on LS12 ZPM is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 ZPM done?
LS12 ZPM was recorded at 137,483 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 8,835 miles a year.
Has LS12 ZPM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 ZPM has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LS12 ZPM 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 ZPM find?
LS12 ZPM passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, and 6 more.

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