Mercedes-Benz C
Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,598 cc
A12 SBUMOT history
A12 SBU is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 24 Nov 2016. Its MOT is valid until 12 May 2027 and it has passed 7 of 11 MOT tests, with 86,250 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 May 2027
- Mileage
- 86,250 mi
- At MOT on 13 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 11
- 7 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 9,667 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- A12 SBU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 24 Nov 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
A12 SBU was last recorded at 86,250 miles on 13 May 2026, 33 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 86,217 miles · 11 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 33 miles
- Average per year
- 9,667 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 86,250 miles
- 2025 – 77,277 miles
- 2024 – 66,179 miles
- 2023 – 54,906 miles
- 2022 – 42,409 miles
- 2021 – 26,801 miles
- 2019 – 23,468 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass86,250 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
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
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Full MOT history
11 tests since 14 Nov 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass86,250 miles (+33)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2027
- Odometer
- 86,250 miles
- Test number
- 504103698929
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail86,217 miles (+8,940)2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,217 miles
- Test number
- 148099356229
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass77,277 miles (+11,098)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 77,277 miles
- Test number
- 877384177921
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass66,179 miles (+141)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 66,179 miles
- Test number
- 268631383088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,038 miles (+11,132)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,038 miles
- Test number
- 337700726771
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass54,906 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 54,906 miles
- Test number
- 132769928979
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail54,906 miles (+12,497)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,906 miles
- Test number
- 590853337214
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass42,409 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 42,409 miles
- Test number
- 644645803356
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail42,409 miles (+15,608)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,409 miles
- Test number
- 222738177515
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass26,801 miles (+3,333)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 26,801 miles
- Test number
- 351095894738
- 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))
Pass23,468 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 23,468 miles
- Test number
- 470456097873
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Questions about A12 SBU
- Does A12 SBU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A12 SBU is valid until 12 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on A12 SBU?
- The MOT on A12 SBU is valid until 12 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has A12 SBU done?
- A12 SBU was recorded at 86,250 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2026, an average of 9,667 miles a year.
- Has A12 SBU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. A12 SBU has failed 4 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on A12 SBU 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 SBU find?
- A12 SBU passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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