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Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

LS12 ZTUMOT history

LS12 ZTU is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 2 Apr 2012. Its MOT expired on 5 Feb 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 213,206 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2025.

LS12 ZTU silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Feb 2026
Mileage
213,206 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,422 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 ZTU
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 expired on 5 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 ZTU was last recorded at 213,206 miles on 6 Feb 2025, 3,604 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
209,602 miles · 6 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
3,604 miles
Average per year
11,422 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 213,206 miles
  • 2024 – 209,602 miles
  • 2023 – 207,664 miles
  • 2022 – 203,685 miles
  • 2020 – 192,147 miles
  • 2019 – 182,161 miles
  • 2018 – 172,567 miles
  • 2017 – 164,208 miles
  • 2016 – 154,856 miles
  • 2015 – 99,720 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass213,206 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral exhaust flexy on centre has damage
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT DISCS LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER AND OUTTER EDGE WEARING LOW (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f and n/s/f ,both has big lipped ,may require to attention

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Underside tray fitted has damp of oil ,may require to attention

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

14 tests since 2 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass213,206 miles (+3,604)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    213,206 miles
    Test number
    392977877313
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust flexy on centre has damage
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT DISCS LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER AND OUTTER EDGE WEARING LOW (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass209,602 miles (+1,938)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    209,602 miles
    Test number
    836956758661
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/f, n/s/f has big lipped , may require attention (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material may require attention SOON (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexy on centre has damage
    • AdvisoryUnderside tray fitted has damp of oil

  3. Pass207,664 miles (+37)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    207,664 miles
    Test number
    446498591381
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f and n/s/f ,both has big lipped ,may require to attention (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside tray fitted has damp of oil ,may require to attention

  4. Fail207,627 miles (+3,942)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,627 miles
    Test number
    857643594995
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f and n/s/f ,both has big lipped ,may require to attention (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside tray fitted has damp of oil ,may require to attention

  5. Pass203,685 miles (+11,538)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    203,685 miles
    Test number
    433881248818
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass192,147 miles (+9,986)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    192,147 miles
    Test number
    431853092377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass182,161 miles (+293)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    182,161 miles
    Test number
    968329305775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail181,868 miles (+9,301)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,868 miles
    Test number
    715747717697
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

  9. Pass172,567 miles (+8,359)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    172,567 miles
    Test number
    944602542433
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass164,208 miles (+9,352)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    164,208 miles
    Test number
    468500376823
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass154,856 miles (+22,376)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    154,856 miles
    Test number
    512887684315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass132,480 miles (+100)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    132,480 miles
    Test number
    501274423475
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail132,380 miles (+32,660)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,380 miles
    Test number
    626159087275
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass99,720 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    99,720 miles
    Test number
    828941565046
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LS12 ZTU

Does LS12 ZTU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS12 ZTU expired on 5 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS12 ZTU?
The MOT on LS12 ZTU expired on 5 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS12 ZTU done?
LS12 ZTU was recorded at 213,206 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2025, an average of 11,422 miles a year.
Has LS12 ZTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 ZTU has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LS12 ZTU 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 ZTU find?
LS12 ZTU passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2025 with 8 advisories: central exhaust flexy on centre has damage; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs lipped; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.

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