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Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

LS62 XPLMOT history

LS62 XPL is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 28 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 186,133 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

LS62 XPL silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jan 2027
Mileage
186,133 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,971 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS62 XPL
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
28 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS62 XPL was last recorded at 186,133 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 7,875 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,258 miles · 7 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,875 miles
Average per year
8,971 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 186,133 miles
  • 2024 – 168,531 miles
  • 2022 – 162,849 miles
  • 2021 – 151,559 miles
  • 2020 – 147,574 miles
  • 2019 – 147,564 miles
  • 2018 – 141,063 miles
  • 2017 – 120,240 miles
  • 2016 – 107,968 miles
  • 2015 – 94,496 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,133 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corred

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

14 tests since 1 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,133 miles (+7,875)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    186,133 miles
    Test number
    395813607545
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  2. Pass178,258 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    178,258 miles
    Test number
    767126380154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail178,258 miles (+9,727)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,258 miles
    Test number
    946647413628
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (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))
  4. Pass168,531 miles (+5,682)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    168,531 miles
    Test number
    652768095699
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass162,849 miles (+3,598)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    162,849 miles
    Test number
    731201790994
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass159,251 miles (+7,692)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    159,251 miles
    Test number
    677697623014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  7. Pass151,559 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    151,559 miles
    Test number
    936494007147
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Fail151,559 miles (+3,985)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,559 miles
    Test number
    322578305223
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass147,574 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    147,574 miles
    Test number
    469054069995
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corred (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Fail147,564 miles (+6,501)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,564 miles
    Test number
    582337816670
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corred (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Pass141,063 miles (+20,823)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    141,063 miles
    Test number
    648294549104
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ADVISE SMALL NAIL N/S/R TYRE CHARKED
  12. Pass120,240 miles (+12,272)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    120,240 miles
    Test number
    672976526747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass107,968 miles (+13,472)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    107,968 miles
    Test number
    994579354139
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on outer edge
  14. Pass94,496 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    94,496 miles
    Test number
    647035150195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS62 XPL

Does LS62 XPL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS62 XPL is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS62 XPL?
The MOT on LS62 XPL is valid until 6 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS62 XPL done?
LS62 XPL was recorded at 186,133 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 8,971 miles a year.
Has LS62 XPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS62 XPL has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LS62 XPL 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 LS62 XPL find?
LS62 XPL passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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