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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

LL12 LXYMOT history

LL12 LXY is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 25 May 2012. Its MOT expired on 8 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 186,041 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2025.

LL12 LXY black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Oct 2026
Mileage
186,041 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2025
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,123 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL12 LXY
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 expired on 8 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL12 LXY was last recorded at 186,041 miles on 9 Oct 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,040 miles · 26 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
10,123 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 186,041 miles
  • 2024 – 182,252 miles
  • 2023 – 171,572 miles
  • 2022 – 159,314 miles
  • 2021 – 145,957 miles
  • 2020 – 125,809 miles
  • 2019 – 117,611 miles
  • 2018 – 112,043 miles
  • 2017 – 105,733 miles
  • 2016 – 95,845 miles
  • 2015 – 81,109 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,041 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 29 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,041 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    186,041 miles
    Test number
    230594567757
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail186,040 miles (+3,788)2 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,040 miles
    Test number
    265838018092
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass182,252 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    182,252 miles
    Test number
    396777036505
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  4. Fail182,252 miles (+10,680)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,252 miles
    Test number
    745890466500
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  5. Pass171,572 miles (+41)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    171,572 miles
    Test number
    302137523509
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play os + ns (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  6. Fail171,531 miles (+12,217)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,531 miles
    Test number
    600714733207
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play os + ns (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  7. Pass159,314 miles (+28)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    159,314 miles
    Test number
    719411605376
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Fail159,286 miles (+13,329)2 dangerous9 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,286 miles
    Test number
    639170640899
    • 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))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  9. Pass145,957 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    145,957 miles
    Test number
    164474109882
    • 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 Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  10. Fail145,957 miles (+20,148)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,957 miles
    Test number
    322903969520
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  11. Pass125,809 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    125,809 miles
    Test number
    151293167414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail125,809 miles (+8,198)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,809 miles
    Test number
    962264568981
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass117,611 miles (+5,568)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    117,611 miles
    Test number
    543763010557
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass112,043 miles (+6,310)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    112,043 miles
    Test number
    648993868645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass105,733 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    105,733 miles
    Test number
    631219949462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail105,733 miles (+9,888)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,733 miles
    Test number
    315070177300
    • FailureBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear position lamp(s) not working nearside (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureFront brake excessively fluctuating discs worn (3.7.B.3)
  17. Pass95,845 miles (+14,736)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    95,845 miles
    Test number
    499799263192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass81,109 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    81,109 miles
    Test number
    129809245121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL12 LXY

Does LL12 LXY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL12 LXY expired on 8 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL12 LXY?
The MOT on LL12 LXY expired on 8 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL12 LXY done?
LL12 LXY was recorded at 186,041 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2025, an average of 10,123 miles a year.
Has LL12 LXY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL12 LXY has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LL12 LXY 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 LXY find?
LL12 LXY passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 1 more.

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