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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

LR12 KWDMOT history

LR12 KWD is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 5 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 219,494 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

LR12 KWD black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Aug 2027
Mileage
219,494 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
17,624 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR12 KWD
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
5 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR12 KWD was last recorded at 219,494 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 7,037 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
212,457 miles · 21 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
7,037 miles
Average per year
17,624 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 219,494 miles
  • 2025 – 212,457 miles
  • 2024 – 205,963 miles
  • 2023 – 200,091 miles
  • 2022 – 181,034 miles
  • 2021 – 148,811 miles
  • 2020 – 136,579 miles
  • 2019 – 116,340 miles
  • 2018 – 91,193 miles
  • 2017 – 67,974 miles
  • 2016 – 41,788 miles
  • 2015 – 23,186 miles
  • 2014 – 7,475 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass219,494 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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.

  • Brake pedal wearing smooth

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside rear brake disc starting to corrode

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside rear handbrake low and noise when turning wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside rear tyre 3-4 mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 13 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass219,494 miles (+7,037)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    219,494 miles
    Test number
    963681512487
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass212,457 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    212,457 miles
    Test number
    759692500731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail212,457 miles (+6,494)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,457 miles
    Test number
    914134762595
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass205,963 miles (+5,872)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    205,963 miles
    Test number
    941149393847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass200,091 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    200,091 miles
    Test number
    783099528131
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail200,091 miles (+19,057)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,091 miles
    Test number
    222754853561
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • 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 rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass181,034 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    181,034 miles
    Test number
    602201725728
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside rear brake disc starting to corrode (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail181,034 miles (+32,223)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,034 miles
    Test number
    247493396203
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorSuspension arm ball joint excessively worn offside front track control arm balljoint worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside rear brake disc starting to corrode (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryROTATIONAL NOISE FROM NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE
  9. Pass148,811 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    148,811 miles
    Test number
    941588663754
    • AdvisoryOffside rear handbrake low and noise when turning wheel
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre 3-4 mm
  10. Fail148,811 miles (+12,232)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,811 miles
    Test number
    315386139737
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear handbrake low and noise when turning wheel
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre 3-4 mm
  11. Pass136,579 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    136,579 miles
    Test number
    544663610090
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively offside rear brake binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySlight noise from both sides rear backing plates when rotated
  12. Fail136,579 miles (+20,239)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,579 miles
    Test number
    167471548991
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively offside rear brake binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front tyre wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight noise from both sides rear backing plates when rotated
  13. Pass116,340 miles (+25,147)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    116,340 miles
    Test number
    387083374614
    • AdvisoryFront discs lipped
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake pipe slight corrosion at end
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres 3mm
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes slight corrosion at ends advice replacement soon
  14. Pass91,193 miles (+23,219)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    91,193 miles
    Test number
    397170865608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass67,974 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    67,974 miles
    Test number
    285436310017
    • AdvisoryAll brake pads 70-75% worn
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner and outer edges
  16. Fail67,974 miles (+26,186)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,974 miles
    Test number
    894159322878
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryAll brake pads 70-75% worn
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner and outer edges
  17. Pass41,788 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    41,788 miles
    Test number
    761595769704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail41,787 miles (+18,601)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,787 miles
    Test number
    712005117547
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass23,186 miles (+15,711)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    23,186 miles
    Test number
    169543015556
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass7,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    7,475 miles
    Test number
    338205524235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR12 KWD

Does LR12 KWD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR12 KWD is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR12 KWD?
The MOT on LR12 KWD is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR12 KWD done?
LR12 KWD was recorded at 219,494 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 17,624 miles a year.
Has LR12 KWD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR12 KWD has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LR12 KWD 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 LR12 KWD find?
LR12 KWD passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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