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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,148 cc

LB12 GDVMOT history

LB12 GDV is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 28 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 29 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 161,124 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Aug 2027
Mileage
161,124 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
12,075 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 GDV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 GDV was last recorded at 161,124 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 6,732 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,392 miles · 8 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
6,732 miles
Average per year
12,075 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,124 miles
  • 2025 – 154,392 miles
  • 2024 – 149,500 miles
  • 2023 – 131,812 miles
  • 2022 – 118,338 miles
  • 2021 – 101,944 miles
  • 2020 – 92,659 miles
  • 2019 – 80,129 miles
  • 2018 – 69,649 miles
  • 2017 – 55,076 miles
  • 2016 – 41,716 miles
  • 2015 – 25,551 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,124 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outter wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outter wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Under tray Fitted Not Allowing full inspection

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner pin bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 6 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,124 miles (+6,732)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    161,124 miles
    Test number
    533472793577
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outter wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outter wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass154,392 miles (+4,892)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    154,392 miles
    Test number
    594895061599
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass149,500 miles (+17,688)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    149,500 miles
    Test number
    880549265654
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  4. Pass131,812 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    131,812 miles
    Test number
    927073975249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray Fitted Not Allowing full inspection

  5. Fail131,812 miles (+13,474)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,812 miles
    Test number
    246376920281
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray Fitted Not Allowing full inspection

  6. Pass118,338 miles (+3,540)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    118,338 miles
    Test number
    576510561480
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm inner pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm inner pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder Tray Fitted not allowing full inspection

  7. Pass114,798 miles (+12,854)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    114,798 miles
    Test number
    724364234278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass101,944 miles (+9,285)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    101,944 miles
    Test number
    944060307517
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass92,659 miles (+407)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    92,659 miles
    Test number
    524984022574
    • 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))

  10. Fail92,252 miles (+12,123)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,252 miles
    Test number
    151866806449
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  11. Pass80,129 miles (+10,480)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    80,129 miles
    Test number
    221722802343
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass69,649 miles (+14,573)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    69,649 miles
    Test number
    744858271907
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and sill trims fitted

  13. Pass55,076 miles (+13,360)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    55,076 miles
    Test number
    509131440445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass41,716 miles (+16,165)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    41,716 miles
    Test number
    323585972787
    • AdvisoryNail in nsr tyre
    • AdvisorySlight play in nsf wheel bearing
    • AdvisorySlight play in osf wheel bearing

  15. Fail25,551 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,551 miles
    Test number
    665757355175
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  16. Pass25,551 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    25,551 miles
    Test number
    898927055133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 GDV

Does LB12 GDV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 GDV is valid until 29 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 GDV?
The MOT on LB12 GDV is valid until 29 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 GDV done?
LB12 GDV was recorded at 161,124 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 12,075 miles a year.
Has LB12 GDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 GDV has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LB12 GDV 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 LB12 GDV find?
LB12 GDV passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with 9 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner surface; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively, and 6 more.

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