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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

LP12 APFMOT history

LP12 APF is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 108,766 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

LP12 APF silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
108,766 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,212 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP12 APF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP12 APF was last recorded at 108,766 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 3,838 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,928 miles · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,838 miles
Average per year
7,212 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,766 miles
  • 2025 – 104,928 miles
  • 2024 – 94,478 miles
  • 2023 – 84,889 miles
  • 2022 – 79,681 miles
  • 2021 – 74,188 miles
  • 2019 – 70,261 miles
  • 2018 – 63,916 miles
  • 2017 – 52,533 miles
  • 2016 – 40,076 miles
  • 2015 – 27,532 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,766 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

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 under tray fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside and outside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside and outside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Unable to fully inspect brake / fuel pipes due to fitment of engine covers and undertrays

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass108,766 miles (+3,838)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    108,766 miles
    Test number
    104305190364
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
  2. Pass104,928 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    104,928 miles
    Test number
    118700852211
    • 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 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))
  3. Fail104,923 miles (+10,445)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,923 miles
    Test number
    113050613408
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (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 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))
  4. Pass94,478 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    94,478 miles
    Test number
    864021043127
    • AdvisoryFront under tray fitted
  5. Fail94,477 miles (+2,960)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,477 miles
    Test number
    121966704134
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront under tray fitted
  6. Pass91,517 miles (+6,628)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    91,517 miles
    Test number
    615298933613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass84,889 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    84,889 miles
    Test number
    864360647112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside and outside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside and outside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect brake / fuel pipes due to fitment of engine covers and undertrays
  8. Fail84,888 miles (+5,207)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,888 miles
    Test number
    973303977132
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Main front to rear at rear of car (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Main front to rear at rear of car (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside and outside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside and outside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect brake / fuel pipes due to fitment of engine covers and undertrays
  9. Pass79,681 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    79,681 miles
    Test number
    156687535499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail79,679 miles (+5,491)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,679 miles
    Test number
    398973845806
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass74,188 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    74,188 miles
    Test number
    533027133812
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine and vehicle under covers fitted at time of test
  12. Fail74,184 miles (+3,923)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,184 miles
    Test number
    182596309584
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine and vehicle under covers fitted at time of test
  13. Pass70,261 miles (+6,345)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    70,261 miles
    Test number
    328212872667
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted to vehicle
  14. Pass63,916 miles (+11,383)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    63,916 miles
    Test number
    384034259855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,533 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    52,533 miles
    Test number
    470877326848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail52,489 miles (+12,413)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,489 miles
    Test number
    851105720087
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass40,076 miles (+12,544)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    40,076 miles
    Test number
    936151903195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,532 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    27,532 miles
    Test number
    689269265139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP12 APF

Does LP12 APF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP12 APF is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP12 APF?
The MOT on LP12 APF is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP12 APF done?
LP12 APF was recorded at 108,766 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 7,212 miles a year.
Has LP12 APF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP12 APF has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LP12 APF 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 LP12 APF find?
LP12 APF passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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