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Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,796 cc

LT12 ZWAMOT history

LT12 ZWA is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 127,501 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

LT12 ZWA black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jan 2027
Mileage
127,501 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,930 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT12 ZWA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT12 ZWA was last recorded at 127,501 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 15,141 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,360 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
15,141 miles
Average per year
8,930 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,501 miles
  • 2025 – 112,360 miles
  • 2024 – 106,870 miles
  • 2022 – 97,987 miles
  • 2021 – 89,829 miles
  • 2020 – 82,553 miles
  • 2019 – 79,532 miles
  • 2018 – 65,408 miles
  • 2017 – 52,868 miles
  • 2016 – 37,983 miles
  • 2015 – 30,563 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,501 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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 pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

15 tests since 9 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,501 miles (+15,141)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    127,501 miles
    Test number
    490123174324
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  2. Pass112,360 miles (+5,490)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    112,360 miles
    Test number
    712057664758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass106,870 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    106,870 miles
    Test number
    328306670436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail106,870 miles (+8,883)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,870 miles
    Test number
    551187486140
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  5. Pass97,987 miles (+319)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    97,987 miles
    Test number
    587134966175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail97,668 miles (+7,839)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,668 miles
    Test number
    763012251892
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • 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. Pass89,829 miles (+7,276)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    89,829 miles
    Test number
    550220083933
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass82,553 miles (+3,021)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    82,553 miles
    Test number
    919563480984
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass79,532 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    79,532 miles
    Test number
    688061960516
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Fail79,521 miles (+14,113)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,521 miles
    Test number
    785818933143
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Pass65,408 miles (+12,540)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    65,408 miles
    Test number
    152224533627
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass52,868 miles (+144)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    52,868 miles
    Test number
    732986748569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail52,724 miles (+14,741)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,724 miles
    Test number
    452782513445
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryN/S/R tyre punctured
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass37,983 miles (+7,420)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    37,983 miles
    Test number
    106058444800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,563 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    30,563 miles
    Test number
    328528465050
    • NoteWindscreen cracked

Questions about LT12 ZWA

Does LT12 ZWA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT12 ZWA is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT12 ZWA?
The MOT on LT12 ZWA is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT12 ZWA done?
LT12 ZWA was recorded at 127,501 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 8,930 miles a year.
Has LT12 ZWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT12 ZWA has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LT12 ZWA 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 ZWA find?
LT12 ZWA passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: front wheel bearing has slight play both side.

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