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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

LL12 LHAMOT history

LL12 LHA is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 25 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jun 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 135,158 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2026.

LL12 LHA black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jun 2027
Mileage
135,158 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,931 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL12 LHA
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
25 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL12 LHA was last recorded at 135,158 miles on 9 Jun 2026, 16,713 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,445 miles · 16 May 2025
Between the last two tests
16,713 miles
Average per year
8,931 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,158 miles
  • 2025 – 118,445 miles
  • 2024 – 102,929 miles
  • 2023 – 94,623 miles
  • 2021 – 89,164 miles
  • 2020 – 79,549 miles
  • 2019 – 73,905 miles
  • 2018 – 66,330 miles
  • 2017 – 57,205 miles
  • 2016 – 47,074 miles
  • 2015 – 36,418 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,158 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 20 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,158 miles (+16,713)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    135,158 miles
    Test number
    880488573171
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass118,445 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    118,445 miles
    Test number
    375948568694
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield insecure
  3. Fail118,445 miles (+15,516)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,445 miles
    Test number
    317362797436
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield insecure
  4. Pass102,929 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    102,929 miles
    Test number
    500869540436
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail102,928 miles (+8,305)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,928 miles
    Test number
    309769416955
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass94,623 miles (+204)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    94,623 miles
    Test number
    628171878541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass94,419 miles (+5,255)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    94,419 miles
    Test number
    183976220668
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlastic under trays fitted
  8. Pass89,164 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    89,164 miles
    Test number
    758472496600
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  9. Fail89,164 miles (+9,615)2 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,164 miles
    Test number
    667117237888
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  10. Pass79,549 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    79,549 miles
    Test number
    943908453559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail79,549 miles (+192)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,549 miles
    Test number
    171728619893
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  12. Pass79,357 miles (+5,452)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    79,357 miles
    Test number
    399879585580
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass73,905 miles (+7,575)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    73,905 miles
    Test number
    978107136510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass66,330 miles (+1,209)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    66,330 miles
    Test number
    504027242208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,121 miles (+7,916)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    65,121 miles
    Test number
    786366765107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,205 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    57,205 miles
    Test number
    127991704901
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  17. Fail57,205 miles (+10,131)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,205 miles
    Test number
    798157420373
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  18. Pass47,074 miles (+10,656)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    47,074 miles
    Test number
    139742699123
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn low on outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass36,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    36,418 miles
    Test number
    166140345147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL12 LHA

Does LL12 LHA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL12 LHA is valid until 8 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL12 LHA?
The MOT on LL12 LHA is valid until 8 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL12 LHA done?
LL12 LHA was recorded at 135,158 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2026, an average of 8,931 miles a year.
Has LL12 LHA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL12 LHA has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LL12 LHA 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 LL12 LHA find?
LL12 LHA passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front outer suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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