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Mercedes-Benz C

White · Diesel · 2012 · 2,148 cc

LS12 BAOMOT history

LS12 BAO is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 113,376 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

LS12 BAO white Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Mar 2027
Mileage
113,376 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,023 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 BAO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 BAO was last recorded at 113,376 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 3,979 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,397 miles · 14 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,979 miles
Average per year
6,023 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,376 miles
  • 2025 – 109,397 miles
  • 2024 – 103,081 miles
  • 2022 – 102,669 miles
  • 2021 – 100,534 miles
  • 2020 – 97,650 miles
  • 2018 – 90,626 miles
  • 2017 – 84,848 miles
  • 2016 – 80,100 miles
  • 2015 – 47,553 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,376 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

13 tests since 31 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,376 miles (+3,979)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    113,376 miles
    Test number
    883753596811
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass109,397 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    109,397 miles
    Test number
    426431537595
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  3. Fail109,397 miles (+6,316)3 dangerous9 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,397 miles
    Test number
    468065122860
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating N/S & O/S (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  4. Pass103,081 miles (+412)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    103,081 miles
    Test number
    896312052792
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryLower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Half of Chassis & suspension and related components corroded

  5. Pass102,669 miles (+2,135)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    102,669 miles
    Test number
    115212635224
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake only just met minimum requirement
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  6. Pass100,534 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    100,534 miles
    Test number
    862749656980
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail100,534 miles (+2,884)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,534 miles
    Test number
    727115023152
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass97,650 miles (+18)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2021
    Odometer
    97,650 miles
    Test number
    685441953939
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both sides front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Fail97,632 miles (+7,006)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,632 miles
    Test number
    449304207915
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both sides front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass90,626 miles (+5,778)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    90,626 miles
    Test number
    230113780469
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySlight cuts on both front tyres

  11. Pass84,848 miles (+4,748)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    84,848 miles
    Test number
    565763832067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass80,100 miles (+32,547)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    80,100 miles
    Test number
    698808904044
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass47,553 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    47,553 miles
    Test number
    196650595059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 BAO

Does LS12 BAO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 BAO is valid until 13 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 BAO?
The MOT on LS12 BAO is valid until 13 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 BAO done?
LS12 BAO was recorded at 113,376 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 6,023 miles a year.
Has LS12 BAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 BAO has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LS12 BAO 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 LS12 BAO find?
LS12 BAO passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: front lower oil leak, but not excessive.

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