
Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,689 cc
LS12 ZRUMOT history
LS12 ZRU is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 26 Mar 2012. Its MOT expired on 5 Aug 2023 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 87,956 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 5 Aug 2023
- Mileage
- 87,956 mi
- At MOT on 3 Aug 2022
- MOT tests
- 10
- 8 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 8,975 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS12 ZRU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- A-Class
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,689 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 26 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 5 Aug 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Aug 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS12 ZRU was last recorded at 87,956 miles on 3 Aug 2022, 4,849 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 83,107 miles · 6 Aug 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 4,849 miles
- Average per year
- 8,975 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 87,956 miles
- 2021 – 83,107 miles
- 2020 – 79,151 miles
- 2019 – 75,416 miles
- 2018 – 70,019 miles
- 2017 – 54,896 miles
- 2016 – 38,964 miles
- 2015 – 21,756 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread block also in poor condition
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
10 tests since 19 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass87,956 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 87,956 miles
- Test number
- 443780619538
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,956 miles (+4,849)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,956 miles
- Test number
- 509537944891
- Repaired at testRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Pass83,107 miles (+3,956)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 83,107 miles
- Test number
- 430664546215
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.5 - 2mm approx - Replace ASAP (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Mirror outer casing missing
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm, DOT 3614, Age cracks / splits, 185/65/15 88H (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryParking brake requires adjustment on next service
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shockers corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Pass79,151 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 79,151 miles
- Test number
- 160127155132
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread block also in poor condition (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail79,151 miles (+3,735)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,151 miles
- Test number
- 375800598324
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread block also in poor condition (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass75,416 miles (+5,397)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 75,416 miles
- Test number
- 281840465895
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,019 miles (+15,123)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 70,019 miles
- Test number
- 944239543487
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,896 miles (+15,932)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 54,896 miles
- Test number
- 292283965363
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge bald 185/65-15 tyre size (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2
- AdvisoryPlastic engine and underfloor panels ftd some damaged that obscure some checkable components
Pass38,964 miles (+17,208)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 38,964 miles
- Test number
- 865552438945
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,756 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 21,756 miles
- Test number
- 418528675080
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LS12 ZRU
- Does LS12 ZRU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS12 ZRU expired on 5 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS12 ZRU?
- The MOT on LS12 ZRU expired on 5 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS12 ZRU done?
- LS12 ZRU was recorded at 87,956 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2022, an average of 8,975 miles a year.
- Has LS12 ZRU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS12 ZRU has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2022.
- Has the mileage on LS12 ZRU 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 ZRU find?
- LS12 ZRU passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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