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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,595 cc

LB12 VMUMOT history

LB12 VMU is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 76,839 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jan 2027
Mileage
76,839 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,677 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 VMU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 VMU was last recorded at 76,839 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 3,301 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,538 miles · 9 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,301 miles
Average per year
4,677 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,839 miles
  • 2025 – 73,538 miles
  • 2024 – 70,825 miles
  • 2023 – 67,705 miles
  • 2022 – 63,162 miles
  • 2021 – 56,067 miles
  • 2019 – 52,012 miles
  • 2018 – 46,328 miles
  • 2017 – 40,142 miles
  • 2016 – 31,292 miles
  • 2015 – 26,895 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,839 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

17 tests since 5 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,839 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    76,839 miles
    Test number
    112065838837
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail76,839 miles (+3,301)2 dangerous2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,839 miles
    Test number
    728855731646
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass73,538 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    73,538 miles
    Test number
    682937483420
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail73,538 miles (+2,713)3 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,538 miles
    Test number
    962988272203
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass70,825 miles (+3,120)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    70,825 miles
    Test number
    795776276840
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass67,705 miles (+4,543)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    67,705 miles
    Test number
    837124186880
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

  7. Pass63,162 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    63,162 miles
    Test number
    407464712074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail63,160 miles (+7,093)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,160 miles
    Test number
    858935866398
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass56,067 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    56,067 miles
    Test number
    807017640027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail56,065 miles (+4,053)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,065 miles
    Test number
    802053351337
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

  11. Pass52,012 miles (+714)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    52,012 miles
    Test number
    990798176950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass51,298 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2020
    Odometer
    51,298 miles
    Test number
    645177222754
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  13. Fail51,298 miles (+4,970)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,298 miles
    Test number
    222761377171
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  14. Pass46,328 miles (+6,186)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    46,328 miles
    Test number
    287358596250
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  15. Pass40,142 miles (+8,850)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    40,142 miles
    Test number
    352823577709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,292 miles (+4,397)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    31,292 miles
    Test number
    508384865872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass26,895 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    26,895 miles
    Test number
    206045725162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 VMU

Does LB12 VMU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 VMU is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 VMU?
The MOT on LB12 VMU is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 VMU done?
LB12 VMU was recorded at 76,839 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 4,677 miles a year.
Has LB12 VMU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 VMU has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB12 VMU 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 VMU find?
LB12 VMU passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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