Mercedes-Benz C
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc
LB12 HFCMOT history
LB12 HFC is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 22 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 169,042 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 169,042 mi
- At MOT on 19 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 10,212 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB12 HFC
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,143 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 22 Jun 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB12 HFC was last recorded at 169,042 miles on 19 Jun 2026, 8,112 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 160,930 miles · 10 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,112 miles
- Average per year
- 10,212 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 169,042 miles
- 2025 – 160,930 miles
- 2024 – 152,521 miles
- 2023 – 144,412 miles
- 2022 – 137,697 miles
- 2021 – 129,517 miles
- 2020 – 123,096 miles
- 2019 – 116,500 miles
- 2018 – 108,266 miles
- 2017 – 96,104 miles
- 2016 – 74,998 miles
- 2015 – 57,202 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass169,042 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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 Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Full MOT history
16 tests since 7 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass169,042 miles (+8,112)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 169,042 miles
- Test number
- 246224853677
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass160,930 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 160,930 miles
- Test number
- 914882681184
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear steel brake pipes rusty at n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail160,930 miles (+8,409)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,930 miles
- Test number
- 553349719518
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear steel brake pipes rusty at n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass152,521 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 152,521 miles
- Test number
- 515999063023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail152,520 miles (+8,108)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,520 miles
- Test number
- 574254791758
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass144,412 miles (+6,715)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 144,412 miles
- Test number
- 262882632634
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass137,697 miles (+8,180)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 137,697 miles
- Test number
- 464159523106
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass129,517 miles (+6,421)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 129,517 miles
- Test number
- 596318012588
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,096 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 123,096 miles
- Test number
- 802243170342
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail123,096 miles (+6,596)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,096 miles
- Test number
- 188129008540
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass116,500 miles (+8,234)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 116,500 miles
- Test number
- 524007455208
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass108,266 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 108,266 miles
- Test number
- 829901734878
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail108,266 miles (+12,162)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,266 miles
- Test number
- 250197190655
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass96,104 miles (+21,106)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 96,104 miles
- Test number
- 934764182318
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass74,998 miles (+17,796)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 74,998 miles
- Test number
- 425410012818
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,202 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 57,202 miles
- Test number
- 227897385421
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB12 HFC
- Does LB12 HFC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 HFC is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB12 HFC?
- The MOT on LB12 HFC is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB12 HFC done?
- LB12 HFC was recorded at 169,042 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2026, an average of 10,212 miles a year.
- Has LB12 HFC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB12 HFC has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB12 HFC 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 HFC find?
- LB12 HFC passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; oil leak, but not excessive; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.
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