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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

LS12 ZSUMOT history

LS12 ZSU is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 Mar 2012. Its MOT expired on 15 Dec 2025 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 117,165 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2024.

LS12 ZSU black Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Dec 2025
Mileage
117,165 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2024
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,710 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 ZSU
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
31 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 ZSU was last recorded at 117,165 miles on 16 Dec 2024, 5,130 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,035 miles · 2 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
5,130 miles
Average per year
9,710 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 117,165 miles
  • 2023 – 108,012 miles
  • 2022 – 106,045 miles
  • 2021 – 95,664 miles
  • 2020 – 84,544 miles
  • 2019 – 71,266 miles
  • 2018 – 53,230 miles
  • 2017 – 40,297 miles
  • 2016 – 29,030 miles
  • 2015 – 23,269 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,165 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 16 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,165 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    117,165 miles
    Test number
    237907203920
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail117,165 miles (+5,130)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,165 miles
    Test number
    992421383274
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass112,035 miles (+4,023)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    112,035 miles
    Test number
    863225910549
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass108,012 miles (+1,967)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    108,012 miles
    Test number
    762486524763
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass106,045 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    106,045 miles
    Test number
    996179783074
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail106,040 miles (+10,376)2 dangerous8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,040 miles
    Test number
    676933166368
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass95,664 miles (+11,120)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    95,664 miles
    Test number
    302411294240
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass84,544 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    84,544 miles
    Test number
    976753286681
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail84,544 miles (+13,278)2 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,544 miles
    Test number
    304916792261
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass71,266 miles (+18,036)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    71,266 miles
    Test number
    479681929528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass53,230 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    53,230 miles
    Test number
    460797885480
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail53,230 miles (+12,933)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,230 miles
    Test number
    773084418101
    • Repaired at testDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass40,297 miles (+1,895)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    40,297 miles
    Test number
    480650649213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,402 miles (+9,372)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    38,402 miles
    Test number
    815362642335
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Pass29,030 miles (+5,761)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    29,030 miles
    Test number
    947777192009
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisorySmall cuts in both rear tyres

  16. Pass23,269 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    23,269 miles
    Test number
    705286705170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 ZSU

Does LS12 ZSU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS12 ZSU expired on 15 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS12 ZSU?
The MOT on LS12 ZSU expired on 15 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS12 ZSU done?
LS12 ZSU was recorded at 117,165 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2024, an average of 9,710 miles a year.
Has LS12 ZSU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 ZSU has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LS12 ZSU 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 ZSU find?
LS12 ZSU passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2024 with 3 advisories: offside front wheel bearing has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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