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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,148 cc

LS12 BAUMOT history

LS12 BAU is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT expired on 3 Aug 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 49,861 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2025.

LS12 BAU silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Aug 2026
Mileage
49,861 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2025
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,654 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 BAU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 BAU was last recorded at 49,861 miles on 28 Jul 2025, 5,072 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
44,789 miles · 31 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
5,072 miles
Average per year
3,654 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 49,861 miles
  • 2024 – 44,789 miles
  • 2023 – 30,162 miles
  • 2022 – 28,731 miles
  • 2021 – 25,858 miles
  • 2020 – 23,110 miles
  • 2019 – 20,054 miles
  • 2018 – 16,366 miles
  • 2017 – 14,099 miles
  • 2016 – 12,487 miles
  • 2015 – 12,041 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,861 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 23 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,861 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    49,861 miles
    Test number
    831999470079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail49,861 miles (+5,072)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,861 miles
    Test number
    110470313990
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass44,789 miles (+14,627)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    44,789 miles
    Test number
    567506301049
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryKnock from steering
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  4. Pass30,162 miles (+1,431)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    30,162 miles
    Test number
    724781955916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass28,731 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    28,731 miles
    Test number
    841425609715
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  6. Fail28,731 miles (+2,873)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,731 miles
    Test number
    538679791403
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  7. Pass25,858 miles (+2,748)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    25,858 miles
    Test number
    974108849868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass23,110 miles (+3,056)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    23,110 miles
    Test number
    184412294272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass20,054 miles (+3,688)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    20,054 miles
    Test number
    871037658841
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre showing signs of age (cracking) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass16,366 miles (+2,267)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    16,366 miles
    Test number
    520769302800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass14,099 miles (+1,612)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    14,099 miles
    Test number
    734077102074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass12,487 miles (+446)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    12,487 miles
    Test number
    757495897157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass12,041 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    12,041 miles
    Test number
    156032285497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 BAU

Does LS12 BAU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS12 BAU expired on 3 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS12 BAU?
The MOT on LS12 BAU expired on 3 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS12 BAU done?
LS12 BAU was recorded at 49,861 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2025, an average of 3,654 miles a year.
Has LS12 BAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 BAU has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LS12 BAU 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 BAU find?
LS12 BAU passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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