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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,796 cc

LL12 LUWMOT history

LL12 LUW is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 6 Jun 2012. Its MOT expired on 23 Jul 2025 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 71,949 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2025.

LL12 LUW black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Jul 2025
Mileage
71,949 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2025
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,122 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL12 LUW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
6 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LL12 LUW was last recorded at 71,949 miles on 15 Jul 2025, 1,740 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,209 miles · 24 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
1,740 miles
Average per year
4,122 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 71,949 miles
  • 2024 – 70,209 miles
  • 2023 – 67,394 miles
  • 2022 – 65,782 miles
  • 2021 – 65,115 miles
  • 2020 – 59,789 miles
  • 2019 – 53,821 miles
  • 2018 – 47,776 miles
  • 2017 – 42,465 miles
  • 2016 – 36,579 miles
  • 2015 – 31,133 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail71,949 miles
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryEngine noisy
  • AdvisoryEngine oil low
  • AdvisoryService reminder on

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail71,949 miles (+1,740)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,949 miles
    Test number
    953068274233
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine noisy
    • AdvisoryEngine oil low
    • AdvisoryService reminder on
  2. Pass70,209 miles (+133)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    70,209 miles
    Test number
    601474473400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail70,076 miles (+2,682)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,076 miles
    Test number
    262306238174
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass67,394 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    67,394 miles
    Test number
    379735533568
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  5. Fail67,392 miles (+1,610)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,392 miles
    Test number
    901524080269
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  6. Pass65,782 miles (+667)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    65,782 miles
    Test number
    953624516865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass65,115 miles (+5,326)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    65,115 miles
    Test number
    115040842810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass59,789 miles (+5,968)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    59,789 miles
    Test number
    883517372271
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass53,821 miles (+6,045)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    53,821 miles
    Test number
    726986881876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass47,776 miles (+5,311)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    47,776 miles
    Test number
    235226159342
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass42,465 miles (+125)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    42,465 miles
    Test number
    164114983065
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Fail42,340 miles (+5,761)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,340 miles
    Test number
    913310715596
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass36,579 miles (+5,446)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    36,579 miles
    Test number
    642995759341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,133 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    31,133 miles
    Test number
    768482035207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL12 LUW

Does LL12 LUW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL12 LUW expired on 23 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL12 LUW?
The MOT on LL12 LUW expired on 23 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL12 LUW done?
LL12 LUW was recorded at 71,949 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2025, an average of 4,122 miles a year.
Has LL12 LUW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL12 LUW has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LL12 LUW 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 LUW find?
LL12 LUW failed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2025 with 4 major defects and 5 advisories: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits, and 6 more.

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