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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

LP12 FPLMOT history

LP12 FPL is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Jun 2012. Its MOT expired on 2 Jan 2025 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 131,448 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2023.

LP12 FPL black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Jan 2025
Mileage
131,448 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2023
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,522 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP12 FPL
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 2 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP12 FPL was last recorded at 131,448 miles on 4 Dec 2023, 13,925 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Jun 2016: 44,472 miles, lower than 59,611 miles on 30 Jun 2015.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
117,523 miles · 2 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
13,925 miles
Average per year
8,522 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 131,448 miles
  • 2021 – 104,774 miles
  • 2020 – 94,822 miles
  • 2019 – 76,610 miles
  • 2018 – 68,184 miles
  • 2017 – 57,112 miles
  • 2016 – 44,472 miles
  • 2015 – 59,611 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,448 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • 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))

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.

  • Central Front under tray fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

11 tests since 30 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,448 miles (+13,925)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    131,448 miles
    Test number
    537621779689
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  2. Pass117,523 miles (+12,749)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    117,523 miles
    Test number
    994725153702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass104,774 miles (+9,952)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    104,774 miles
    Test number
    595418871419
    • AdvisoryCentral Front under tray fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass94,822 miles (+18,212)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    94,822 miles
    Test number
    315723158292
    • AdvisoryCentral Front under tray fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass76,610 miles (+8,426)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    76,610 miles
    Test number
    786689098236
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass68,184 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    68,184 miles
    Test number
    355857444447
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Fail68,184 miles (+11,072)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,184 miles
    Test number
    277937147454
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass57,112 miles (+12,640)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    57,112 miles
    Test number
    309108239357
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit beyond service requirements (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit beyond service requirements (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit beyond service requirements (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit beyond service requirements (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass44,472 miles (-15,139)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    44,472 miles
    Test number
    392525638041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass59,611 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    59,611 miles
    Test number
    706701785126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail59,611 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,611 miles
    Test number
    797040285118
    • 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)

Questions about LP12 FPL

Does LP12 FPL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP12 FPL expired on 2 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP12 FPL?
The MOT on LP12 FPL expired on 2 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP12 FPL done?
LP12 FPL was recorded at 131,448 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2023, an average of 8,522 miles a year.
Has LP12 FPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP12 FPL has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on LP12 FPL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Jun 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LP12 FPL find?
LP12 FPL passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2023 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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