Mercedes-Benz C
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,148 cc
LS12 GHUMOT history
LS12 GHU is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 24 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 3 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 131,714 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 May 2027
- Mileage
- 131,714 mi
- At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 8,284 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS12 GHU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,148 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 24 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS12 GHU was last recorded at 131,714 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 9,549 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 122,165 miles · 25 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,549 miles
- Average per year
- 8,284 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 131,714 miles
- 2025 – 122,165 miles
- 2024 – 113,094 miles
- 2023 – 104,398 miles
- 2022 – 95,272 miles
- 2021 – 86,832 miles
- 2020 – 81,045 miles
- 2019 – 75,087 miles
- 2018 – 65,367 miles
- 2017 – 57,805 miles
- 2016 – 46,778 miles
- 2015 – 39,650 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass131,714 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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, 2020–2025
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Full MOT history
16 tests since 5 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass131,714 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2027
- Odometer
- 131,714 miles
- Test number
- 628871502568
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail131,714 miles (+9,549)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,714 miles
- Test number
- 232071375684
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass122,165 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2026
- Odometer
- 122,165 miles
- Test number
- 945876883990
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail122,165 miles (+9,071)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,165 miles
- Test number
- 522407813651
- DangerousCentral Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass113,094 miles (+8,696)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2025
- Odometer
- 113,094 miles
- Test number
- 353037092066
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass104,398 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2024
- Odometer
- 104,398 miles
- Test number
- 608899966029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,398 miles (+9,126)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,398 miles
- Test number
- 449274531573
- Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass95,272 miles (+8,440)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2023
- Odometer
- 95,272 miles
- Test number
- 956775479810
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass86,832 miles (+5,787)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 86,832 miles
- Test number
- 951491087178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,045 miles (+5,958)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 81,045 miles
- Test number
- 159713066004
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- 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))
Pass75,087 miles (+9,720)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 75,087 miles
- Test number
- 442617007380
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass65,367 miles (+7,562)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 65,367 miles
- Test number
- 518948266836
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass57,805 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 57,805 miles
- Test number
- 979044421794
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,805 miles (+11,027)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,805 miles
- Test number
- 999251187593
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wiper blades smearing
Pass46,778 miles (+7,128)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 46,778 miles
- Test number
- 602433377450
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH (4.1.E.1)
Pass39,650 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 39,650 miles
- Test number
- 315594265044
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about LS12 GHU
- Does LS12 GHU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 GHU is valid until 3 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS12 GHU?
- The MOT on LS12 GHU is valid until 3 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS12 GHU done?
- LS12 GHU was recorded at 131,714 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 8,284 miles a year.
- Has LS12 GHU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS12 GHU has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on LS12 GHU 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 GHU find?
- LS12 GHU passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.
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