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Mercedes-Benz B-Class

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,991 cc

A12 CLPMOT history

A12 CLP is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz B-Class first used on 31 Oct 2008. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 108,401 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

A12 CLP black Mercedes-Benz B-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
108,401 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,382 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A12 CLP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
B-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Oct 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

A12 CLP was last recorded at 108,401 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 1,002 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,399 miles · 25 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,002 miles
Average per year
5,382 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 108,401 miles
  • 2024 – 107,399 miles
  • 2023 – 105,723 miles
  • 2022 – 103,951 miles
  • 2021 – 102,720 miles
  • 2020 – 100,305 miles
  • 2019 – 97,782 miles
  • 2018 – 92,817 miles
  • 2017 – 85,732 miles
  • 2016 – 80,135 miles
  • 2015 – 69,252 miles
  • 2014 – 59,882 miles
  • 2013 – 52,037 miles
  • 2012 – 42,001 miles
  • 2011 – 32,546 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,401 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth front tyre treads worn close to limit and on inner shoulders of tread.
  • AdvisoryExhaust central silencer corroded and leaking slightly.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryHandbrake Lever travel getting high.
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of car (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded silencer

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside rear tyre tread worn on outer shoulder.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside rear tyre tread worn on inner shoulder

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack arm (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 25 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,401 miles (+1,002)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    108,401 miles
    Test number
    851379825224
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre treads worn close to limit and on inner shoulders of tread.
    • AdvisoryExhaust central silencer corroded and leaking slightly.
    • AdvisoryHandbrake Lever travel getting high.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of car (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass107,399 miles (+1,676)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    107,399 miles
    Test number
    358817599322
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Needs doing asap (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass105,723 miles (+1,772)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    105,723 miles
    Test number
    597519198675
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides of car (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass103,951 miles (+1,231)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    103,951 miles
    Test number
    747850077043
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perishing and seeping grease from a small hole. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished and splitting (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust central silencer corroded and leaking slightly.
    • AdvisoryNails in both rear tyre treads.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear handbrake effort lags slightly.

  5. Pass102,720 miles (+2,415)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    102,720 miles
    Test number
    587241156652
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNail in offside rear tyre and tread worn low on inner shoulder.
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre inner sidewall damaged slightly.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass100,305 miles (+2,523)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    100,305 miles
    Test number
    816184926766
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside front suspension lower ball joint.

  7. Pass97,782 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    97,782 miles
    Test number
    769909347248
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre tread worn on outer shoulder.
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre tread worn on inner shoulder

  8. Fail97,773 miles (+4,956)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,773 miles
    Test number
    711814397733
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre tread worn on outer shoulder.
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre tread worn on inner shoulder

  9. Pass92,817 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    92,817 miles
    Test number
    392397546235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail92,817 miles (+7,085)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,817 miles
    Test number
    232829610762
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass85,732 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    85,732 miles
    Test number
    151106487753
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail85,732 miles (+5,597)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,732 miles
    Test number
    680960488946
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass80,135 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    80,135 miles
    Test number
    235186999066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail80,122 miles (+173)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,122 miles
    Test number
    958031502780
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail79,949 miles (+10,697)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,949 miles
    Test number
    282538264390
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFuel pipe leaking filler (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing uneven
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing uneven and cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing uneven and cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack arm (2.2.A.1b)

  16. Pass69,252 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    69,252 miles
    Test number
    164238145134
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack arm (2.2.A.1b)

  17. Fail69,252 miles (+9,370)1 failure3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,252 miles
    Test number
    203965884519
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack arm (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass59,882 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    59,882 miles
    Test number
    427776294293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail59,882 miles (+7,845)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,882 miles
    Test number
    699683594252
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass52,037 miles (+10,036)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    52,037 miles
    Test number
    379001003380
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass42,001 miles (+9,455)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    42,001 miles
    Test number
    809265702304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,546 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    32,546 miles
    Test number
    928998091223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about A12 CLP

Does A12 CLP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A12 CLP is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on A12 CLP?
The MOT on A12 CLP is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has A12 CLP done?
A12 CLP was recorded at 108,401 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 5,382 miles a year.
Has A12 CLP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A12 CLP has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on A12 CLP 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 A12 CLP find?
A12 CLP passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: both front tyre treads worn close to limit and on inner shoulders of tread.; exhaust central silencer corroded and leaking slightly.; handbrake lever travel getting high., and 2 more.

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