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Mercedes-Benz C

Red · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

LB12 VNSMOT history

LB12 VNS is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 96,645 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jan 2027
Mileage
96,645 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,920 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 VNS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 VNS was last recorded at 96,645 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 5,714 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,931 miles · 6 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,714 miles
Average per year
5,920 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 96,645 miles
  • 2024 – 85,320 miles
  • 2023 – 84,677 miles
  • 2022 – 77,298 miles
  • 2021 – 71,139 miles
  • 2020 – 65,656 miles
  • 2019 – 61,062 miles
  • 2017 – 51,602 miles
  • 2016 – 39,978 miles
  • 2015 – 35,196 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,645 miles
  • AdvisoryFront exhaust clamp corroded

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 31 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,645 miles (+5,714)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    96,645 miles
    Test number
    568082155587
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust clamp corroded

  2. Pass90,931 miles (+5,611)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    90,931 miles
    Test number
    799529267192
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp badly corroded

  3. Pass85,320 miles (+643)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    85,320 miles
    Test number
    442584644748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail84,677 miles (+7,379)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,677 miles
    Test number
    538442453020
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective exhaust middle section to rear box clamp is corroded and insecure. (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass77,298 miles (+6,159)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    77,298 miles
    Test number
    426209916889
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass71,139 miles (+5,483)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    71,139 miles
    Test number
    489908289757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass65,656 miles (+4,594)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    65,656 miles
    Test number
    719373020404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass61,062 miles (+4,130)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    61,062 miles
    Test number
    194027993778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass56,932 miles (+5,330)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    56,932 miles
    Test number
    322924377267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass51,602 miles (+5,549)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    51,602 miles
    Test number
    892593205511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass46,053 miles (+6,075)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    46,053 miles
    Test number
    525141463054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,978 miles (+4,782)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    39,978 miles
    Test number
    830614635295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass35,196 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    35,196 miles
    Test number
    287592915217
    • NoteFront discs some wear

  14. Fail35,196 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,196 miles
    Test number
    126442415269
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront discs some wear

Questions about LB12 VNS

Does LB12 VNS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 VNS is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 VNS?
The MOT on LB12 VNS is valid until 6 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 VNS done?
LB12 VNS was recorded at 96,645 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 5,920 miles a year.
Has LB12 VNS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 VNS has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LB12 VNS 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 VNS find?
LB12 VNS passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: front exhaust clamp corroded.

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