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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

LS12 GHVMOT history

LS12 GHV is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 24 Mar 2012. Its MOT expired on 27 Nov 2024 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 132,930 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2023.

LS12 GHV black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Nov 2024
Mileage
132,930 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2023
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,901 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 GHV
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
24 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 GHV was last recorded at 132,930 miles on 28 Nov 2023, 336 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,594 miles · 5 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
336 miles
Average per year
10,901 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 132,930 miles
  • 2022 – 126,968 miles
  • 2021 – 122,011 miles
  • 2020 – 117,048 miles
  • 2019 – 95,714 miles
  • 2017 – 63,131 miles
  • 2016 – 59,297 miles
  • 2015 – 38,138 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,930 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass132,930 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    132,930 miles
    Test number
    886423142590
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  2. Fail132,930 miles (+336)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,930 miles
    Test number
    839231380133
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high both front headlamps adjusted correctly (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  3. Fail132,594 miles (+5,626)2 dangerous4 major2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,594 miles
    Test number
    582918025466
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  4. Pass126,968 miles (+61)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    126,968 miles
    Test number
    235844429683
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail126,907 miles (+4,896)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,907 miles
    Test number
    451218980466
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass122,011 miles (+4,962)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    122,011 miles
    Test number
    989811830843
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass117,049 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    117,049 miles
    Test number
    691200158053
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  8. Fail117,048 miles (+21,334)3 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,048 miles
    Test number
    181604466305
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass95,714 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    95,714 miles
    Test number
    869833891287
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  10. Fail95,711 miles (+32,580)2 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,711 miles
    Test number
    157435503375
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. both sides (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  11. Pass63,131 miles (+3,834)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    63,131 miles
    Test number
    667964594510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass59,297 miles (+5,712)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    59,297 miles
    Test number
    884028686114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,585 miles (+15,447)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    53,585 miles
    Test number
    470651267848
    • AdvisoryExcessive oil leak from under front under tray
  14. Pass38,138 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    38,138 miles
    Test number
    276449275039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,138 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    38,138 miles
    Test number
    496328575081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 GHV

Does LS12 GHV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS12 GHV expired on 27 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS12 GHV?
The MOT on LS12 GHV expired on 27 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS12 GHV done?
LS12 GHV was recorded at 132,930 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2023, an average of 10,901 miles a year.
Has LS12 GHV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 GHV has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LS12 GHV 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 GHV find?
LS12 GHV passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2023 with 1 advisory: nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play.

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