Mercedes-Benz C
Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc
LB12 HCGMOT history
LB12 HCG is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 97,147 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 97,147 mi
- At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 15
- 11 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 6,841 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB12 HCG
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 30 Jul 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB12 HCG was last recorded at 97,147 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 4,892 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 92,255 miles · 16 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,892 miles
- Average per year
- 6,841 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 97,147 miles
- 2024 – 80,100 miles
- 2023 – 70,767 miles
- 2021 – 62,852 miles
- 2019 – 51,621 miles
- 2018 – 45,685 miles
- 2017 – 39,016 miles
- 2016 – 33,881 miles
- 2015 – 26,519 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass97,147 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Full MOT history
15 tests since 25 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass97,147 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 97,147 miles
- Test number
- 781577341128
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail97,147 miles (+4,892)1 dangerous3 repaired1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,147 miles
- Test number
- 865590347115
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Repaired at testBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- Repaired at testExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass92,255 miles (+84)2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 92,255 miles
- Test number
- 308163419072
- 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail92,171 miles (+12,071)6 major12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,171 miles
- Test number
- 826838574461
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on edges. 205/55r16
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass80,100 miles (+9,333)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 80,100 miles
- Test number
- 281209089313
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,767 miles (+7,915)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 70,767 miles
- Test number
- 186778713732
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass62,852 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 62,852 miles
- Test number
- 692464438628
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail62,852 miles (+7,553)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,852 miles
- Test number
- 868773555318
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass55,299 miles (+3,678)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 55,299 miles
- Test number
- 664516369644
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,621 miles (+5,936)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 51,621 miles
- Test number
- 815463422634
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,685 miles (+6,669)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 45,685 miles
- Test number
- 890272452685
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,016 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 39,016 miles
- Test number
- 254084379747
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,016 miles (+5,135)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,016 miles
- Test number
- 534439914105
- FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Pass33,881 miles (+7,362)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 33,881 miles
- Test number
- 351251520785
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,519 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 26,519 miles
- Test number
- 828476975185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB12 HCG
- Does LB12 HCG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 HCG is valid until 20 Oct 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LB12 HCG?
- The MOT on LB12 HCG is valid until 20 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB12 HCG done?
- LB12 HCG was recorded at 97,147 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 6,841 miles a year.
- Has LB12 HCG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB12 HCG has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB12 HCG 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 HCG find?
- LB12 HCG passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.
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