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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

LP12 EVCMOT history

LP12 EVC is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 10 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 118,449 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.

LP12 EVC black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 May 2027
Mileage
118,449 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,508 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP12 EVC
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
30 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 May 2027
Latest MOT test
11 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP12 EVC was last recorded at 118,449 miles on 11 May 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,436 miles · 22 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
9,508 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,449 miles
  • 2025 – 118,426 miles
  • 2024 – 109,127 miles
  • 2023 – 99,122 miles
  • 2022 – 86,223 miles
  • 2021 – 74,342 miles
  • 2020 – 62,350 miles
  • 2019 – 53,633 miles
  • 2018 – 41,321 miles
  • 2017 – 30,153 miles
  • 2016 – 19,288 miles
  • 2015 – 15,004 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,449 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 24 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,449 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2027
    Odometer
    118,449 miles
    Test number
    448437174561
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Fail118,449 miles (+13)1 dangerous2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,449 miles
    Test number
    376559885035
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Fail118,436 miles (+10)10 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,436 miles
    Test number
    997242970029
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Fail118,426 miles (+9,299)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,426 miles
    Test number
    321025290295
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened offside and nearside mounting points (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass109,127 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    109,127 miles
    Test number
    796199093012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail109,127 miles (+10,005)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,127 miles
    Test number
    224604508722
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass99,122 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    99,122 miles
    Test number
    908181005578
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail99,122 miles (+12,899)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,122 miles
    Test number
    290572787919
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass86,223 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    86,223 miles
    Test number
    206507741985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail86,622 miles (+12,280)3 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,622 miles
    Test number
    818839230998
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195-60-16-89V (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  11. Pass74,342 miles (+4,249)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    74,342 miles
    Test number
    662629911165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass70,093 miles (+7,743)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    70,093 miles
    Test number
    358283459137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,350 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    62,350 miles
    Test number
    930494897241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail62,350 miles (+8,717)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,350 miles
    Test number
    571888787708
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass53,633 miles (+12,312)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    53,633 miles
    Test number
    144402801376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass41,321 miles (+11,168)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    41,321 miles
    Test number
    471373078477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,153 miles (+10,865)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    30,153 miles
    Test number
    978952763734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass19,288 miles (+4,284)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    19,288 miles
    Test number
    968612887104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass15,004 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    15,004 miles
    Test number
    485105675146
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear tyres low

Questions about LP12 EVC

Does LP12 EVC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP12 EVC is valid until 10 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP12 EVC?
The MOT on LP12 EVC is valid until 10 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP12 EVC done?
LP12 EVC was recorded at 118,449 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 9,508 miles a year.
Has LP12 EVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP12 EVC has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LP12 EVC 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 EVC find?
LP12 EVC passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside windscreen wiper blade defective; offside windscreen wiper blade defective.

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