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Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

LS12 ZTJMOT history

LS12 ZTJ is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 2 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 168,597 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.

LS12 ZTJ silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Feb 2027
Mileage
168,597 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
11,936 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 ZTJ
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
2 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 ZTJ was last recorded at 168,597 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 19,684 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
148,913 miles · 13 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
19,684 miles
Average per year
11,936 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,597 miles
  • 2025 – 148,913 miles
  • 2024 – 131,072 miles
  • 2023 – 123,342 miles
  • 2022 – 109,495 miles
  • 2021 – 99,866 miles
  • 2020 – 97,529 miles
  • 2019 – 88,209 miles
  • 2018 – 80,663 miles
  • 2017 – 71,123 miles
  • 2016 – 54,213 miles
  • 2015 – 38,861 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,597 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approaching wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside - Pan arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 26 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,597 miles (+19,684)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    168,597 miles
    Test number
    952933608119
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approaching wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside - Pan arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass148,913 miles (+17,841)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    148,913 miles
    Test number
    362425169079
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass131,072 miles (+7,730)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    131,072 miles
    Test number
    465113261580
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass123,342 miles (+13,847)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    123,342 miles
    Test number
    815457265542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass109,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    109,495 miles
    Test number
    653977349324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail109,495 miles (+9,629)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,495 miles
    Test number
    596527271284
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass99,866 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    99,866 miles
    Test number
    713450616469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail99,865 miles (+2,336)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,865 miles
    Test number
    630158416507
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass97,529 miles (+9,320)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    97,529 miles
    Test number
    551717971245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass88,209 miles (+7,546)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    88,209 miles
    Test number
    822283597558
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to measure a reading

  11. Pass80,663 miles (+9,540)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    80,663 miles
    Test number
    793098638845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass71,123 miles (+16,910)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    71,123 miles
    Test number
    550502773774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,213 miles (+15,352)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    54,213 miles
    Test number
    128022811540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,861 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    38,861 miles
    Test number
    349425585089
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing low in centre of tread 2mm
    • NoteOffside front wiper blade smears screen

Questions about LS12 ZTJ

Does LS12 ZTJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 ZTJ is valid until 19 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 ZTJ?
The MOT on LS12 ZTJ is valid until 19 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 ZTJ done?
LS12 ZTJ was recorded at 168,597 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 11,936 miles a year.
Has LS12 ZTJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 ZTJ has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LS12 ZTJ 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 ZTJ find?
LS12 ZTJ passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe; nearside front tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall; offside front inner brake pad(s) wearing thin approaching wear sensor, and 2 more.

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