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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

LP12 ULRMOT history

LP12 ULR is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 25 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 83,551 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

LP12 ULR black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jan 2027
Mileage
83,551 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,566 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP12 ULR
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
25 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP12 ULR was last recorded at 83,551 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 3,679 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,872 miles · 13 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,679 miles
Average per year
5,566 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 83,551 miles
  • 2024 – 79,872 miles
  • 2023 – 75,210 miles
  • 2022 – 70,428 miles
  • 2021 – 66,255 miles
  • 2020 – 60,975 miles
  • 2019 – 51,577 miles
  • 2018 – 45,149 miles
  • 2017 – 37,059 miles
  • 2016 – 33,524 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,551 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

13 tests since 5 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,551 miles (+3,679)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    83,551 miles
    Test number
    784526521932
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass79,872 miles (+4,376)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    79,872 miles
    Test number
    886054498073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass75,496 miles (+286)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    75,496 miles
    Test number
    732655541321
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail75,210 miles (+4,782)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,210 miles
    Test number
    204656151846
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass70,428 miles (+4,082)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    70,428 miles
    Test number
    652786472744
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass66,346 miles (+91)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    66,346 miles
    Test number
    964186370464
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Fail66,255 miles (+5,280)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,255 miles
    Test number
    463493540503
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass60,975 miles (+9,398)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    60,975 miles
    Test number
    822989540014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre 255/35/18

  9. Pass51,577 miles (+6,428)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    51,577 miles
    Test number
    277676962257
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass45,149 miles (+8,090)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    45,149 miles
    Test number
    700885089959
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass37,059 miles (+3,535)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    37,059 miles
    Test number
    925291115296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre inner edge worn and inner wall cut but no cords/ply exposed

  12. Pass33,524 miles (+5,364)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    33,524 miles
    Test number
    428068881692
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components

  13. Pass28,160 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    28,160 miles
    Test number
    192389494223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP12 ULR

Does LP12 ULR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP12 ULR is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP12 ULR?
The MOT on LP12 ULR is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP12 ULR done?
LP12 ULR was recorded at 83,551 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 5,566 miles a year.
Has LP12 ULR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP12 ULR has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LP12 ULR 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 ULR find?
LP12 ULR passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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