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Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

LR12 KWSMOT history

LR12 KWS is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 13 Apr 2012. Its MOT expired on 12 Dec 2025 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 162,305 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2024.

LR12 KWS grey Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Dec 2025
Mileage
162,305 mi
At MOT on 13 Dec 2024
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
12,230 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR12 KWS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
13 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR12 KWS was last recorded at 162,305 miles on 13 Dec 2024, 20,296 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Apr 2020: 64,626 miles, lower than 87,321 miles on 18 Mar 2019.

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
142,009 miles · 9 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
20,296 miles
Average per year
12,230 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 162,305 miles
  • 2023 – 142,009 miles
  • 2022 – 119,783 miles
  • 2021 – 99,283 miles
  • 2020 – 64,626 miles
  • 2019 – 87,321 miles
  • 2018 – 76,701 miles
  • 2017 – 66,439 miles
  • 2016 – 55,856 miles
  • 2015 – 44,036 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,305 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

13 tests since 13 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,305 miles (+20,296)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    162,305 miles
    Test number
    506677926356
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. Pass142,009 miles (+22,226)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    142,009 miles
    Test number
    280748749645
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass119,783 miles (+20,500)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    119,783 miles
    Test number
    653705598972
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play NSF - OSF (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  4. Pass99,283 miles (+680)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    99,283 miles
    Test number
    640796011279
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass98,603 miles (+33,977)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    98,603 miles
    Test number
    109504715242
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  6. Pass64,626 miles (-22,695)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    64,626 miles
    Test number
    530208435361
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))
  7. Pass87,321 miles (+10,620)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    87,321 miles
    Test number
    963865502017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass76,701 miles (+10,262)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    76,701 miles
    Test number
    489480383814
    • AdvisoryFront front discs poor
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre side wall is poor
    • AdvisoryRear both rear tyres near limit
  9. Pass66,439 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    66,439 miles
    Test number
    996444407355
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has cuts In sidewall but no cords exposed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
  10. Fail66,439 miles (+10,583)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,439 miles
    Test number
    465692150804
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has cuts In sidewall but no cords exposed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
  11. Pass55,856 miles (+104)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    55,856 miles
    Test number
    340554295036
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  12. Fail55,752 miles (+11,716)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,752 miles
    Test number
    447795383149
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35R18 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35R18 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Pass44,036 miles6 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    44,036 miles
    Test number
    815723305121
    • NoteAdvise brake fluid top-up.
    • NoteFront wiper blades starting to smear windscreen.
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside front tyre cracking (deep cuts) strong advise.
    • NoteSlight cuts to Offside rear tyre.
    • NoteWindscreen stone chipped

Questions about LR12 KWS

Does LR12 KWS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR12 KWS expired on 12 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR12 KWS?
The MOT on LR12 KWS expired on 12 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR12 KWS done?
LR12 KWS was recorded at 162,305 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2024, an average of 12,230 miles a year.
Has LR12 KWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR12 KWS has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2017.
Has the mileage on LR12 KWS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Apr 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR12 KWS find?
LR12 KWS passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2024 with 2 minor defects: offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip.

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