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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

LS62 TKFMOT history

LS62 TKF is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 29 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 182,014 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2026.

LS62 TKF black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Aug 2027
Mileage
182,014 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
13,179 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS62 TKF
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
29 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS62 TKF was last recorded at 182,014 miles on 15 Aug 2026, 7,009 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Sept 2018: 100,284 miles, lower than 100,358 miles on 10 Sept 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
175,005 miles · 7 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
7,009 miles
Average per year
13,179 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 182,014 miles
  • 2025 – 175,005 miles
  • 2024 – 170,594 miles
  • 2023 – 167,805 miles
  • 2022 – 154,676 miles
  • 2021 – 129,979 miles
  • 2020 – 119,121 miles
  • 2019 – 113,376 miles
  • 2018 – 100,284 miles
  • 2017 – 88,260 miles
  • 2016 – 68,185 miles
  • 2015 – 38,665 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,014 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 29 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,014 miles (+7,009)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    182,014 miles
    Test number
    242168295661
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass175,005 miles (+4,411)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    175,005 miles
    Test number
    152400731665
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen wiper blade defective
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass170,594 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    170,594 miles
    Test number
    364377466354
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail170,594 miles (+2,789)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,594 miles
    Test number
    349641361946
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass167,805 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    167,805 miles
    Test number
    931794775730
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • 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))

  6. Fail167,805 miles (+13,129)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,805 miles
    Test number
    645016359913
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • 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))

  7. Pass154,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    154,676 miles
    Test number
    746972580611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail154,676 miles (+4,673)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,676 miles
    Test number
    455261982839
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail150,003 miles (+20,024)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,003 miles
    Test number
    955013020384
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass129,979 miles (+10,858)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    129,979 miles
    Test number
    852575155788
    • AdvisoryEmission to clean

  11. Pass119,121 miles (+5,745)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    119,121 miles
    Test number
    631571296000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass113,376 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    113,376 miles
    Test number
    937067737090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail113,373 miles (+13,089)2 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,373 miles
    Test number
    813093722375
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass100,284 miles (-74)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    100,284 miles
    Test number
    213151124460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail100,358 miles (+12,098)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,358 miles
    Test number
    542048849592
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam head light aim goes down NOT up (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has a cut in side wall
    • AdvisoryFront bumper has a cover missing

  16. Pass88,260 miles (+20,075)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    88,260 miles
    Test number
    634193147853
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on the inner/outer tread
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre has sidewall damage
    • AdvisoryUnder tray/engine cover fitted

  17. Pass68,185 miles (+29,520)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    68,185 miles
    Test number
    683799174699
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass38,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    38,665 miles
    Test number
    509378606200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS62 TKF

Does LS62 TKF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS62 TKF is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS62 TKF?
The MOT on LS62 TKF is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS62 TKF done?
LS62 TKF was recorded at 182,014 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2026, an average of 13,179 miles a year.
Has LS62 TKF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS62 TKF has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LS62 TKF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Sept 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS62 TKF find?
LS62 TKF passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both sides; front brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 6 more.

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