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Mercedes-Benz C

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 2,148 cc

LP12 ULUMOT history

LP12 ULU is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 23 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 96,588 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

LP12 ULU grey Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Aug 2027
Mileage
96,588 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,671 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP12 ULU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
23 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP12 ULU was last recorded at 96,588 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 6,266 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,322 miles · 16 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,266 miles
Average per year
5,671 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,588 miles
  • 2025 – 90,322 miles
  • 2024 – 78,949 miles
  • 2023 – 75,119 miles
  • 2022 – 69,828 miles
  • 2021 – 65,985 miles
  • 2020 – 61,168 miles
  • 2019 – 55,952 miles
  • 2018 – 53,107 miles
  • 2017 – 50,993 miles
  • 2016 – 44,827 miles
  • 2015 – 34,266 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,588 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 10 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,588 miles (+6,266)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    96,588 miles
    Test number
    892533471572
    • 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (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 arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass90,322 miles (+11,373)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    90,322 miles
    Test number
    929673040563
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass78,949 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    78,949 miles
    Test number
    614464431755
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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. Fail78,948 miles (+3,829)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,948 miles
    Test number
    806163790136
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass75,119 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    75,119 miles
    Test number
    535774990201
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Fail75,117 miles (+5,289)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,117 miles
    Test number
    929616728666
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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))
  7. Pass69,828 miles (+3,843)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    69,828 miles
    Test number
    880897868349
    • 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))
  8. Pass65,985 miles (+4,817)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    65,985 miles
    Test number
    339716701289
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass61,168 miles (+5,216)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    61,168 miles
    Test number
    907855009627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass55,952 miles (+2,845)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    55,952 miles
    Test number
    357052968692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass53,107 miles (+2,114)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    53,107 miles
    Test number
    733546285030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass50,993 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    50,993 miles
    Test number
    527384177161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail50,993 miles (+6,166)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,993 miles
    Test number
    835737796784
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  14. Pass44,827 miles (+10,561)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    44,827 miles
    Test number
    185320621051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass34,266 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    34,266 miles
    Test number
    759401495183
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LP12 ULU

Does LP12 ULU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP12 ULU is valid until 1 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP12 ULU?
The MOT on LP12 ULU is valid until 1 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP12 ULU done?
LP12 ULU was recorded at 96,588 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 5,671 miles a year.
Has LP12 ULU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP12 ULU has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LP12 ULU 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 ULU find?
LP12 ULU passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; 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 front arm front bush, and 2 more.

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