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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

LS12 ZSXMOT history

LS12 ZSX is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 17 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 74,277 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.

LS12 ZSX black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
74,277 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,089 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 ZSX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
17 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 ZSX was last recorded at 74,277 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 4,433 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,844 miles · 10 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,433 miles
Average per year
4,089 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,277 miles
  • 2025 – 69,844 miles
  • 2024 – 64,725 miles
  • 2023 – 59,700 miles
  • 2021 – 53,723 miles
  • 2020 – 49,023 miles
  • 2019 – 43,543 miles
  • 2018 – 40,159 miles
  • 2017 – 37,749 miles
  • 2016 – 34,650 miles
  • 2015 – 30,034 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,277 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 13 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,277 miles (+4,433)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    74,277 miles
    Test number
    915331064309
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass69,844 miles (+5,119)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    69,844 miles
    Test number
    958519031706
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  3. Pass64,725 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    64,725 miles
    Test number
    875173986819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail64,725 miles (+5,025)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,725 miles
    Test number
    150174376051
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass59,700 miles (+5,977)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    59,700 miles
    Test number
    500276020297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass53,723 miles (+4,700)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    53,723 miles
    Test number
    382963979480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass49,023 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    49,023 miles
    Test number
    317199438168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail49,023 miles (+5,480)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,023 miles
    Test number
    541379536553
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  9. Pass43,543 miles (+3,384)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    43,543 miles
    Test number
    697155653065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass40,159 miles (+2,410)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    40,159 miles
    Test number
    333250098713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass37,749 miles (+3,099)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    37,749 miles
    Test number
    725019652212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass34,650 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    34,650 miles
    Test number
    808593493441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail34,649 miles (+4,615)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,649 miles
    Test number
    171649591876
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre badly worn both edges
  14. Pass30,034 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    30,034 miles
    Test number
    605813205189
    • NoteBoth front brake discs slightly ridged
    • NoteBoth front tyres low on edges
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LS12 ZSX

Does LS12 ZSX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 ZSX is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 ZSX?
The MOT on LS12 ZSX is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 ZSX done?
LS12 ZSX was recorded at 74,277 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 4,089 miles a year.
Has LS12 ZSX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 ZSX has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LS12 ZSX 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 ZSX find?
LS12 ZSX passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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