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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,796 cc

LS12 BLNMOT history

LS12 BLN is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 26 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 74,823 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

LS12 BLN black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Oct 2027
Mileage
74,823 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,799 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 BLN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 BLN was last recorded at 74,823 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 3,873 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,950 miles · 17 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,873 miles
Average per year
4,799 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,823 miles
  • 2025 – 70,950 miles
  • 2024 – 67,729 miles
  • 2023 – 62,208 miles
  • 2022 – 57,028 miles
  • 2021 – 52,356 miles
  • 2020 – 51,856 miles
  • 2019 – 51,766 miles
  • 2018 – 51,021 miles
  • 2017 – 43,966 miles
  • 2016 – 28,358 miles
  • 2015 – 20,760 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,823 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (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.

  • Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

15 tests since 11 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,823 miles (+3,873)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    74,823 miles
    Test number
    830144659257
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass70,950 miles (+3,221)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    70,950 miles
    Test number
    441615580211
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass67,729 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    67,729 miles
    Test number
    403811137558
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))

  4. Fail67,729 miles (+5,521)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,729 miles
    Test number
    735723255737
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))

  5. Pass62,208 miles (+5,180)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    62,208 miles
    Test number
    614330153558
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass57,028 miles (+4,672)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    57,028 miles
    Test number
    945242470742
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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. Pass52,356 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    52,356 miles
    Test number
    820082015262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail52,356 miles (+500)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,356 miles
    Test number
    220737787546
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass51,856 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    51,856 miles
    Test number
    231193431388
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Fail51,856 miles (+90)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,856 miles
    Test number
    173107843466
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass51,766 miles (+745)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    51,766 miles
    Test number
    197361274004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass51,021 miles (+7,055)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    51,021 miles
    Test number
    279944453948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass43,966 miles (+15,608)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    43,966 miles
    Test number
    964325167702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass28,358 miles (+7,598)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    28,358 miles
    Test number
    809743043846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass20,760 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    20,760 miles
    Test number
    836452995182
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LS12 BLN

Does LS12 BLN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 BLN is valid until 17 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 BLN?
The MOT on LS12 BLN is valid until 17 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 BLN done?
LS12 BLN was recorded at 74,823 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 4,799 miles a year.
Has LS12 BLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 BLN has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LS12 BLN 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 BLN find?
LS12 BLN passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside.

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