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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

LB12 ORFMOT history

LB12 ORF is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 28 Jun 2012. Its MOT expired on 15 May 2026 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 138,218 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 15 May 2026
Mileage
138,218 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,518 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 ORF
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
28 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 May 2026
Latest MOT test
15 May 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB12 ORF was last recorded at 138,218 miles on 15 May 2026, 12,125 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,093 miles · 16 May 2025
Between the last two tests
12,125 miles
Average per year
9,518 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,218 miles
  • 2025 – 126,093 miles
  • 2024 – 116,836 miles
  • 2023 – 98,695 miles
  • 2022 – 83,595 miles
  • 2021 – 76,237 miles
  • 2020 – 71,496 miles
  • 2019 – 63,605 miles
  • 2018 – 55,366 miles
  • 2017 – 50,940 miles
  • 2015 – 39,321 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail138,218 miles
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures 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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside Front to Rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust flexible section deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 24 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail138,218 miles (+12,125)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,218 miles
    Test number
    481801998785
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass126,093 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2026
    Odometer
    126,093 miles
    Test number
    194417051941
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail126,092 miles (+9,256)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,092 miles
    Test number
    288804549132
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass116,836 miles (+28)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2025
    Odometer
    116,836 miles
    Test number
    600582722295
    • MinorOffside Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexible section deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  5. Fail116,808 miles (+18,113)2 dangerous7 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,808 miles
    Test number
    142689145897
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35R18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35R18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • MinorOffside Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexible section deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  6. Pass98,695 miles (+15,100)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    98,695 miles
    Test number
    583317204283
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass83,595 miles (+24)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    83,595 miles
    Test number
    851251425856
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254018 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2553518 (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail83,571 miles (+7,334)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,571 miles
    Test number
    769237362467
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254018 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2553518 (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass76,237 miles (+4,741)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    76,237 miles
    Test number
    661592935750
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass71,496 miles (+7,891)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    71,496 miles
    Test number
    214298992530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass63,605 miles (+8,239)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    63,605 miles
    Test number
    673552836540
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  12. Pass55,366 miles (+4,426)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    55,366 miles
    Test number
    987222076641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass50,940 miles (+11,619)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    50,940 miles
    Test number
    617262840037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass39,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    39,321 miles
    Test number
    754920622205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 ORF

Does LB12 ORF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB12 ORF expired on 15 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB12 ORF?
The MOT on LB12 ORF expired on 15 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB12 ORF done?
LB12 ORF was recorded at 138,218 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 9,518 miles a year.
Has LB12 ORF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 ORF has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LB12 ORF 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 ORF find?
LB12 ORF failed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with 4 major defects and 5 advisories: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn, and 6 more.

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