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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

LS12 BNKMOT history

LS12 BNK is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 23 Mar 2012. Its MOT expired on 14 Jun 2026 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 113,231 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 May 2025.

LS12 BNK black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Jun 2026
Mileage
113,231 mi
At MOT on 24 May 2025
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,556 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 BNK
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
23 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
24 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 BNK was last recorded at 113,231 miles on 24 May 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,231 miles · 20 May 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,556 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 113,231 miles
  • 2024 – 108,211 miles
  • 2023 – 98,595 miles
  • 2022 – 86,896 miles
  • 2021 – 80,148 miles
  • 2020 – 67,329 miles
  • 2019 – 59,281 miles
  • 2018 – 51,320 miles
  • 2017 – 43,005 miles
  • 2016 – 34,838 miles
  • 2015 – 26,067 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,231 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Windscreen washer not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Windscreen wiper not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 17 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,231 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    113,231 miles
    Test number
    214157317254
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  2. Fail113,231 miles (+5,020)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,231 miles
    Test number
    385491799199
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  3. Pass108,211 miles (+9,616)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    108,211 miles
    Test number
    284937712083
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryCover fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  4. Pass98,595 miles (+113)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    98,595 miles
    Test number
    633595204401
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail98,482 miles (+11,586)5 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,482 miles
    Test number
    135883922643
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass86,896 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    86,896 miles
    Test number
    722147489600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail86,884 miles (+6)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,884 miles
    Test number
    268344471328
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  8. Fail86,878 miles (+6,730)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,878 miles
    Test number
    307158074023
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  9. Pass80,148 miles (+12,819)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    80,148 miles
    Test number
    445959210692
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Pass67,329 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    67,329 miles
    Test number
    365669294387
    • AdvisoryNo recordable diesel smoke emissions noted

  11. Fail67,329 miles (+195)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,329 miles
    Test number
    680850495250
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm - inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin All four wheels (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNo recordable diesel smoke emissions noted

  12. Pass67,134 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    67,134 miles
    Test number
    761640861357
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail67,132 miles (+7,851)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,132 miles
    Test number
    282912492216
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass59,281 miles (+7,961)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    59,281 miles
    Test number
    494325055487
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass51,320 miles (+8,315)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    51,320 miles
    Test number
    815085750014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,005 miles (+8,167)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    43,005 miles
    Test number
    118586555044
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on edges (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass34,838 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    34,838 miles
    Test number
    561882465467
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail34,838 miles (+8,771)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,838 miles
    Test number
    628696706372
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass26,067 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    26,067 miles
    Test number
    675316375021
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about LS12 BNK

Does LS12 BNK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS12 BNK expired on 14 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS12 BNK?
The MOT on LS12 BNK expired on 14 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS12 BNK done?
LS12 BNK was recorded at 113,231 miles at its MOT on 24 May 2025, an average of 8,556 miles a year.
Has LS12 BNK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 BNK has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LS12 BNK 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 BNK find?
LS12 BNK passed its latest MOT on 24 May 2025 with 3 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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