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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

LT12 KXPMOT history

LT12 KXP is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 22 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 187,557 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

LT12 KXP black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Feb 2027
Mileage
187,557 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
11,592 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT12 KXP
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
1 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT12 KXP was last recorded at 187,557 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 9,748 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,809 miles · 14 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
9,748 miles
Average per year
11,592 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 187,557 miles
  • 2025 – 177,809 miles
  • 2024 – 170,800 miles
  • 2023 – 160,778 miles
  • 2022 – 149,877 miles
  • 2021 – 138,643 miles
  • 2020 – 129,208 miles
  • 2019 – 117,707 miles
  • 2018 – 103,779 miles
  • 2017 – 86,567 miles
  • 2015 – 72,543 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,557 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 12 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,557 miles (+9,748)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    187,557 miles
    Test number
    568629694160
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass177,809 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    177,809 miles
    Test number
    408486871828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail177,809 miles (+7,009)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,809 miles
    Test number
    864399602391
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass170,800 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    170,800 miles
    Test number
    608179910971
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. Fail170,800 miles (+43)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,800 miles
    Test number
    318471747994
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Fail170,757 miles (+9,979)2 dangerous6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,757 miles
    Test number
    295614791679
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding happened after parking brake test. (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working mirror signal. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding happened after parking brake test. (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  7. Pass160,778 miles (+10,901)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    160,778 miles
    Test number
    299481192346
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass149,877 miles (+11,234)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    149,877 miles
    Test number
    336701307655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass138,643 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    138,643 miles
    Test number
    742964615730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail138,621 miles (+9,413)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,621 miles
    Test number
    991666595927
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass129,208 miles (+11,501)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    129,208 miles
    Test number
    334294612136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass117,707 miles (+13,928)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    117,707 miles
    Test number
    708497328558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass103,779 miles (+17,212)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    103,779 miles
    Test number
    691641057030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass86,567 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    86,567 miles
    Test number
    367148951718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail86,547 miles (+14,004)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,547 miles
    Test number
    100436812940
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lamp damaged (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  16. Pass72,543 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    72,543 miles
    Test number
    463022570201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryPlastics fitted not allowing full inspection of all components
  17. Fail72,543 miles (+13,615)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,543 miles
    Test number
    830125720277
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryPlastics fitted not allowing full inspection of all components
  18. Pass58,928 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    58,928 miles
    Test number
    909542515059
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Fail58,928 miles2 dangerous1 failure3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,928 miles
    Test number
    625732915033
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LT12 KXP

Does LT12 KXP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT12 KXP is valid until 22 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT12 KXP?
The MOT on LT12 KXP is valid until 22 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT12 KXP done?
LT12 KXP was recorded at 187,557 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 11,592 miles a year.
Has LT12 KXP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT12 KXP has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LT12 KXP 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 LT12 KXP find?
LT12 KXP passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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