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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

LP12 FOUMOT history

LP12 FOU is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Jun 2012. Its MOT expired on 13 Mar 2024 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 100,505 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2023.

LP12 FOU black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Mar 2024
Mileage
100,505 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2023
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,412 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP12 FOU
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 expired on 13 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP12 FOU was last recorded at 100,505 miles on 13 Mar 2023, 4,631 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Mar 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Mar 2018: 61,261 miles, lower than 61,263 miles on 13 Mar 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
95,874 miles · 9 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
4,631 miles
Average per year
8,412 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 100,505 miles
  • 2022 – 95,874 miles
  • 2021 – 86,308 miles
  • 2020 – 79,644 miles
  • 2019 – 68,220 miles
  • 2018 – 61,261 miles
  • 2017 – 55,456 miles
  • 2016 – 42,412 miles
  • 2015 – 36,870 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,505 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on edges
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass100,505 miles (+4,631)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    100,505 miles
    Test number
    442797518416
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass95,874 miles (+9,566)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    95,874 miles
    Test number
    332401576751
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass86,308 miles (+6,664)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    86,308 miles
    Test number
    168149779279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass79,644 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    79,644 miles
    Test number
    680801692095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail79,644 miles (+11,424)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,644 miles
    Test number
    308660805538
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to engine warning lamp on (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  6. Pass68,220 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    68,220 miles
    Test number
    541336075619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail68,220 miles (+6,959)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,220 miles
    Test number
    316617865607
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  8. Pass61,261 miles (-2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    61,261 miles
    Test number
    692144242909
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  9. Fail61,263 miles (+5,807)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,263 miles
    Test number
    176329615428
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  10. Pass55,456 miles (+13,044)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    55,456 miles
    Test number
    866662568065
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  11. Pass42,412 miles (+5,542)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    42,412 miles
    Test number
    744651669831
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass36,870 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    36,870 miles
    Test number
    253165468440
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has a nail in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has a nail in tread

Questions about LP12 FOU

Does LP12 FOU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP12 FOU expired on 13 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP12 FOU?
The MOT on LP12 FOU expired on 13 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP12 FOU done?
LP12 FOU was recorded at 100,505 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2023, an average of 8,412 miles a year.
Has LP12 FOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP12 FOU has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on LP12 FOU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Mar 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LP12 FOU find?
LP12 FOU passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2023 with 11 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush, and 8 more.

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