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Mercedes-Benz C

White · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

LB12 HBYMOT history

LB12 HBY is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 28 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 72,743 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
72,743 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,658 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 HBY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 HBY was last recorded at 72,743 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 3,266 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,477 miles · 1 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,266 miles
Average per year
4,658 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,743 miles
  • 2025 – 69,477 miles
  • 2024 – 65,448 miles
  • 2023 – 60,900 miles
  • 2022 – 55,137 miles
  • 2021 – 49,950 miles
  • 2020 – 46,757 miles
  • 2019 – 42,909 miles
  • 2018 – 38,245 miles
  • 2017 – 33,067 miles
  • 2016 – 21,513 miles
  • 2015 – 20,752 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,743 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 26 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,743 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    72,743 miles
    Test number
    901623421318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail72,742 miles (+3,265)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,742 miles
    Test number
    321115960121
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  3. Pass69,477 miles (+153)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    69,477 miles
    Test number
    630827717087
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail69,324 miles (+3,876)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,324 miles
    Test number
    625984469870
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass65,448 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    65,448 miles
    Test number
    617633073703
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Fail65,444 miles (+4,544)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,444 miles
    Test number
    340008413481
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass60,900 miles (+5,763)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    60,900 miles
    Test number
    400979628218
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass55,137 miles (+5,187)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    55,137 miles
    Test number
    118660397120
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass49,950 miles (+3,193)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    49,950 miles
    Test number
    726634110725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass46,757 miles (+3,848)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    46,757 miles
    Test number
    353586477444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass42,909 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    42,909 miles
    Test number
    818345435522
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  12. Fail42,909 miles (+4,664)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,909 miles
    Test number
    354582720835
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  13. Pass38,245 miles (+5,178)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    38,245 miles
    Test number
    482786017476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,067 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    33,067 miles
    Test number
    148692300812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail33,059 miles (+11,546)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,059 miles
    Test number
    444659040158
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass21,513 miles (+761)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    21,513 miles
    Test number
    840376327583
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
  17. Pass20,752 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    20,752 miles
    Test number
    636127075184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 HBY

Does LB12 HBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 HBY is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 HBY?
The MOT on LB12 HBY is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 HBY done?
LB12 HBY was recorded at 72,743 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 4,658 miles a year.
Has LB12 HBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 HBY has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LB12 HBY 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 HBY find?
LB12 HBY passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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