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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

LP12 FPUMOT history

LP12 FPU is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Jun 2012. Its MOT expired on 8 Sept 2026 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 121,585 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2025.

LP12 FPU silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Sept 2026
Mileage
121,585 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2025
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,706 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP12 FPU
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 expired on 8 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP12 FPU was last recorded at 121,585 miles on 20 Aug 2025, 39 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Jul 2018: 62,067 miles, lower than 65,529 miles on 27 Jun 2017.

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
121,546 miles · 14 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
39 miles
Average per year
9,706 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 121,585 miles
  • 2024 – 117,604 miles
  • 2023 – 111,872 miles
  • 2022 – 105,245 miles
  • 2021 – 95,207 miles
  • 2020 – 88,132 miles
  • 2019 – 77,208 miles
  • 2018 – 62,067 miles
  • 2017 – 65,529 miles
  • 2016 – 32,295 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,585 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

13 tests since 8 Jun 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,585 miles (+39)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    121,585 miles
    Test number
    553576796742
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail121,546 miles (+3,942)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,546 miles
    Test number
    298943459061
    • MajorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass117,604 miles (+34)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    117,604 miles
    Test number
    956327197320
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail117,570 miles (+5,698)9 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,570 miles
    Test number
    659722536010
    • MajorCentral Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated release handle missing (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass111,872 miles (+6,627)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    111,872 miles
    Test number
    928857964305
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass105,245 miles (+10,038)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    105,245 miles
    Test number
    696406097269
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass95,207 miles (+7,075)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    95,207 miles
    Test number
    705217035543
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass88,132 miles (+10,924)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    88,132 miles
    Test number
    920892982874
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass77,208 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    77,208 miles
    Test number
    687995513867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail77,205 miles (+15,138)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,205 miles
    Test number
    230086818389
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass62,067 miles (-3,462)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    62,067 miles
    Test number
    756770337438
    • MinorHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass65,529 miles (+33,234)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    65,529 miles
    Test number
    828425293146
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has light scratches

  13. Pass32,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    32,295 miles
    Test number
    162996301148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP12 FPU

Does LP12 FPU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP12 FPU expired on 8 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP12 FPU?
The MOT on LP12 FPU expired on 8 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP12 FPU done?
LP12 FPU was recorded at 121,585 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2025, an average of 9,706 miles a year.
Has LP12 FPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP12 FPU has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LP12 FPU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Jul 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LP12 FPU find?
LP12 FPU passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 4 more.

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