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Mercedes-Benz C

White · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

LB12 ORTMOT history

LB12 ORT is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 3 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 234,755 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Sept 2027
Mileage
234,755 mi
At MOT on 19 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
19,585 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 ORT
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
3 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 ORT was last recorded at 234,755 miles on 19 Sept 2026, 10,915 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
223,840 miles · 20 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
10,915 miles
Average per year
19,585 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 234,755 miles
  • 2025 – 223,840 miles
  • 2024 – 207,985 miles
  • 2023 – 190,965 miles
  • 2022 – 160,823 miles
  • 2021 – 141,830 miles
  • 2020 – 115,864 miles
  • 2019 – 86,497 miles
  • 2018 – 60,229 miles
  • 2017 – 41,476 miles
  • 2016 – 21,318 miles
  • 2015 – 18,132 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass234,755 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 28 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass234,755 miles (+10,915)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    234,755 miles
    Test number
    345356489380
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass223,840 miles (+15,855)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    223,840 miles
    Test number
    421370103373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass207,985 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    207,985 miles
    Test number
    978146302295
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail207,985 miles (+17,020)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,985 miles
    Test number
    837573630336
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass190,965 miles (+603)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    190,965 miles
    Test number
    867298115070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail190,362 miles (+29,539)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,362 miles
    Test number
    707698946859
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  7. Pass160,823 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    160,823 miles
    Test number
    474366048277
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Fail160,819 miles (+18,989)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,819 miles
    Test number
    616949353671
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Frontal lower arm as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Frontal upper arm as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Frontal upper as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass141,830 miles (+3)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    141,830 miles
    Test number
    398654715383
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail141,827 miles (+25,963)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,827 miles
    Test number
    704570286573
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high dip beam (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass115,864 miles (+29,367)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    115,864 miles
    Test number
    490366842486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass86,497 miles (+123)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    86,497 miles
    Test number
    405560627199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail86,374 miles (+26,145)3 dangerous2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,374 miles
    Test number
    610080603448
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  14. Pass60,229 miles (+18,753)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    60,229 miles
    Test number
    558396303631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass41,476 miles (+20,158)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    41,476 miles
    Test number
    765373090561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass21,318 miles (+3,186)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    21,318 miles
    Test number
    839688727936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass18,132 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    18,132 miles
    Test number
    224945809045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 ORT

Does LB12 ORT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 ORT is valid until 19 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 ORT?
The MOT on LB12 ORT is valid until 19 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 ORT done?
LB12 ORT was recorded at 234,755 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2026, an average of 19,585 miles a year.
Has LB12 ORT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 ORT has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LB12 ORT 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 ORT find?
LB12 ORT passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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