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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

LP12 YGDMOT history

LP12 YGD is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Jul 2012. Its MOT expired on 28 Aug 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 165,448 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2025.

LP12 YGD black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Aug 2026
Mileage
165,448 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2025
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,913 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP12 YGD
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
31 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP12 YGD was last recorded at 165,448 miles on 21 Aug 2025, 4,830 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,618 miles · 29 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
4,830 miles
Average per year
10,913 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 165,448 miles
  • 2024 – 160,618 miles
  • 2023 – 153,510 miles
  • 2022 – 141,476 miles
  • 2021 – 134,272 miles
  • 2020 – 127,082 miles
  • 2019 – 117,665 miles
  • 2018 – 106,025 miles
  • 2017 – 85,095 miles
  • 2016 – 74,533 miles
  • 2015 – 55,489 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,448 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (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.

  • Unable to see all pads

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 21 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,448 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    165,448 miles
    Test number
    660717423291
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail165,448 miles (+4,830)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,448 miles
    Test number
    254552622355
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass160,618 miles (+7,108)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    160,618 miles
    Test number
    192767835619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass153,510 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    153,510 miles
    Test number
    301129723200
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Fail153,510 miles (+12,034)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,510 miles
    Test number
    428177118601
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass141,476 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    141,476 miles
    Test number
    495718502713
    • 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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail141,471 miles (+7,199)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,471 miles
    Test number
    203718664238
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • 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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass134,272 miles (+7,190)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    134,272 miles
    Test number
    859199477621
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring view of underside components. Recommend removal to inspect rear brake pipes
  9. Pass127,082 miles (+9,417)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    127,082 miles
    Test number
    276803350369
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  10. Pass117,665 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    117,665 miles
    Test number
    615580702994
    • AdvisoryUnable to see all pads
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  11. Fail117,665 miles (+11,640)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,665 miles
    Test number
    853396156602
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnable to see all pads
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  12. Pass106,025 miles (+117)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    106,025 miles
    Test number
    243709367751
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnable to see all pads
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
    • AdvisoryWear on both rear discs
  13. Fail105,908 miles (+20,813)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,908 miles
    Test number
    239164001103
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnable to see all pads
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
    • AdvisoryWear on both rear discs
  14. Pass85,095 miles (+10,562)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    85,095 miles
    Test number
    772116075024
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  15. Pass74,533 miles (+19,044)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    74,533 miles
    Test number
    203145298635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass55,489 miles (+111)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    55,489 miles
    Test number
    395766205445
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on outer shoulders
  17. Fail55,378 miles1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,378 miles
    Test number
    948582105242
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOffside front tyre bald on edges

Questions about LP12 YGD

Does LP12 YGD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP12 YGD expired on 28 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP12 YGD?
The MOT on LP12 YGD expired on 28 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP12 YGD done?
LP12 YGD was recorded at 165,448 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2025, an average of 10,913 miles a year.
Has LP12 YGD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP12 YGD has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LP12 YGD 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 YGD find?
LP12 YGD passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side.

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