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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc

A12 GVNMOT history

A12 GVN is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 101,669 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2026.

A12 GVN blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2026
Mileage
101,669 mi
At MOT on 26 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,283 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A12 GVN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

A12 GVN was last recorded at 101,669 miles on 26 Oct 2026, 10,496 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,173 miles · 31 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
10,496 miles
Average per year
4,283 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,669 miles
  • 2025 – 91,173 miles
  • 2024 – 82,085 miles
  • 2021 – 79,370 miles
  • 2020 – 76,806 miles
  • 2019 – 74,339 miles
  • 2018 – 68,560 miles
  • 2017 – 66,018 miles
  • 2016 – 62,625 miles
  • 2015 – 59,510 miles
  • 2014 – 55,399 miles
  • 2013 – 49,482 miles
  • 2012 – 46,170 miles
  • 2011 – 41,957 miles
  • 2010 – 36,912 miles
  • 2009 – 28,578 miles
  • 2008 – 23,720 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail101,669 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail101,669 miles (+10,496)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,669 miles
    Test number
    562329192098
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass91,173 miles (+9,088)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    91,173 miles
    Test number
    634284217526
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass82,085 miles (+2,715)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    82,085 miles
    Test number
    447150057937
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass79,370 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    79,370 miles
    Test number
    679043575099
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryLttle emergency brake reserve travel

  5. Fail79,370 miles (+2,564)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,370 miles
    Test number
    531787616822
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryLttle emergency brake reserve travel

  6. Pass76,806 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    76,806 miles
    Test number
    142661671686
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Fail76,806 miles (+2,467)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,806 miles
    Test number
    447049462084
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass74,339 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    74,339 miles
    Test number
    450264415779
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail74,337 miles (+5,777)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,337 miles
    Test number
    960780291893
    • MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass68,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    68,560 miles
    Test number
    645323205028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail68,560 miles (+2,542)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,560 miles
    Test number
    735576385504
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  12. Pass66,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    66,018 miles
    Test number
    153627978608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail66,018 miles (+3,393)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,018 miles
    Test number
    860137974193
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass62,625 miles (+3,115)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    62,625 miles
    Test number
    259343902414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass59,510 miles (+4,111)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    59,510 miles
    Test number
    173581369113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

  16. Pass55,399 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    55,399 miles
    Test number
    339866624276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail55,399 miles (+5,917)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,399 miles
    Test number
    368726124458
    • FailureFront registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass49,482 miles (+3,312)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    49,482 miles
    Test number
    877557423231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,170 miles (+4,213)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    46,170 miles
    Test number
    798452722239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,957 miles (+5,045)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    41,957 miles
    Test number
    375750131422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,912 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    36,912 miles
    Test number
    983251530295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail36,912 miles (+8,334)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,912 miles
    Test number
    361171830457
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  23. Pass28,578 miles (+4,858)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    28,578 miles
    Test number
    593652439262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass23,720 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    23,720 miles
    Test number
    350197128435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about A12 GVN

Does A12 GVN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A12 GVN is valid until 30 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on A12 GVN?
The MOT on A12 GVN is valid until 30 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has A12 GVN done?
A12 GVN was recorded at 101,669 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2026, an average of 4,283 miles a year.
Has A12 GVN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A12 GVN has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on A12 GVN 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 GVN find?
A12 GVN failed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2026 with 4 major defects and 4 advisories: nearside rear parking brake efficiency below requirements; offside rear service brake imbalanced across an axle; parking brake efficiency below requirements, and 5 more.

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