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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

LS12 GGEMOT history

LS12 GGE is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 24 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 255,933 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

LS12 GGE silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jan 2027
Mileage
255,933 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
18,516 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 GGE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
24 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS12 GGE was last recorded at 255,933 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 9,021 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
246,912 miles · 5 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
9,021 miles
Average per year
18,516 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 255,933 miles
  • 2024 – 224,709 miles
  • 2023 – 210,173 miles
  • 2022 – 190,676 miles
  • 2021 – 168,335 miles
  • 2020 – 156,056 miles
  • 2019 – 135,004 miles
  • 2018 – 105,428 miles
  • 2017 – 87,237 miles
  • 2016 – 54,826 miles
  • 2015 – 39,824 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail255,933 miles
  • MajorCentral Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
  • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall damage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 27 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail255,933 miles (+9,021)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    255,933 miles
    Test number
    340498052133
    • MajorCentral Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass246,912 miles (+22,203)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    246,912 miles
    Test number
    284846157407
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass224,709 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    224,709 miles
    Test number
    923011237178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail224,707 miles (+14,534)1 dangerous1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,707 miles
    Test number
    268943431482
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass210,173 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    210,173 miles
    Test number
    127547761925
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Levelling sensor plastic rod breaking/pivot seized and corroded.

  6. Fail210,171 miles (+19,495)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,171 miles
    Test number
    543817510642
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm, (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear of front to rear brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded End of brake pipe/behind arch liner. (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear of front to rear brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Service brake excessively binding Binding after park brake released. (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Levelling sensor plastic rod breaking/pivot seized and corroded.

  7. Pass190,676 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    190,676 miles
    Test number
    100858798596
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail190,676 miles (+22,341)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,676 miles
    Test number
    169968213269
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear O/S/R wheel bearing not assessed due to wheel bind

  9. Pass168,335 miles (+154)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    168,335 miles
    Test number
    205931794556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail168,181 miles (+12,125)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,181 miles
    Test number
    476984134440
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass156,056 miles (+21,052)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    156,056 miles
    Test number
    420220819200
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is worn to three mm
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are starting to wear on outer edges

  12. Pass135,004 miles (+29,576)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    135,004 miles
    Test number
    772104258868
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and nearside. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass105,428 miles (+92)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    105,428 miles
    Test number
    709287928282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail105,336 miles (+18,099)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,336 miles
    Test number
    997656758035
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both, (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted on underside.
    • AdvisoryService lamp on,

  15. Pass87,237 miles (+6,793)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    87,237 miles
    Test number
    939485361536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass80,444 miles (+25,618)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    80,444 miles
    Test number
    267685364052
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass54,826 miles (+15,002)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    54,826 miles
    Test number
    810206285093
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

  18. Pass39,824 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    39,824 miles
    Test number
    819697925008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 GGE

Does LS12 GGE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 GGE is valid until 4 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 GGE?
The MOT on LS12 GGE is valid until 4 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 GGE done?
LS12 GGE was recorded at 255,933 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 18,516 miles a year.
Has LS12 GGE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 GGE has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 GGE 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 GGE find?
LS12 GGE failed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 3 major defects: central exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak; nearside front brake pad(s) contaminated; oil leaking excessively from engine.

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