
Mercedes-Benz C
Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc
LS12 GKNMOT history
LS12 GKN is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 21 Mar 2012. Its MOT expired on 5 Sept 2023 and it has passed 7 of 14 MOT tests, with 245,394 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Sept 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 5 Sept 2023
- Mileage
- 245,394 mi
- At MOT on 6 Sept 2022
- MOT tests
- 14
- 7 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 22,772 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS12 GKN
- 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
- 21 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 5 Sept 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Sept 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS12 GKN was last recorded at 245,394 miles on 6 Sept 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 245,394 miles · 2 Sept 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 22,772 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 245,394 miles
- 2021 – 226,448 miles
- 2020 – 205,055 miles
- 2019 – 188,985 miles
- 2018 – 158,869 miles
- 2017 – 135,854 miles
- 2016 – 117,381 miles
- 2015 – 78,754 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryPark Brake only just meets requirements
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2018
Engine management light on at time of test
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively after park brake test
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
14 tests since 13 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass245,394 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 245,394 miles
- Test number
- 999816540306
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPark Brake only just meets requirements
Fail245,394 miles (+18,946)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 245,394 miles
- Test number
- 921271849612
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass226,448 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 226,448 miles
- Test number
- 484262678128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail226,441 miles (+21,386)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 226,441 miles
- Test number
- 219779188435
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass205,055 miles (+8)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 205,055 miles
- Test number
- 872389262221
- 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 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Fail205,047 miles (+16,062)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 205,047 miles
- Test number
- 795140476326
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- 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 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Pass188,985 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 188,985 miles
- Test number
- 107985647506
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively after park brake test (1.2.1 (f))
Fail188,985 miles (+30,116)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 188,985 miles
- Test number
- 261455320400
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall bulging Tread is also below 1.6 limit on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively after park brake test (1.2.1 (f))
Pass158,869 miles (+268)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 158,869 miles
- Test number
- 706148883630
- AdvisoryEngine management light on at time of test
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail158,601 miles (+22,747)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,601 miles
- Test number
- 802719900792
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryEngine management light on at time of test
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass135,854 miles (+18,473)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 135,854 miles
- Test number
- 748185062753
- AdvisoryEngine management light on at time of test
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail117,381 miles (+38,627)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,381 miles
- Test number
- 533481259756
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryEml on
- AdvisoryOil level on min
Pass78,754 miles (+10)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2016
- Odometer
- 78,754 miles
- Test number
- 246295335443
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail78,744 miles2 failures1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,744 miles
- Test number
- 278173535414
- FailureOffside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Questions about LS12 GKN
- Does LS12 GKN currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS12 GKN expired on 5 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS12 GKN?
- The MOT on LS12 GKN expired on 5 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS12 GKN done?
- LS12 GKN was recorded at 245,394 miles at its MOT on 6 Sept 2022, an average of 22,772 miles a year.
- Has LS12 GKN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS12 GKN has failed 7 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2022.
- Has the mileage on LS12 GKN 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 GKN find?
- LS12 GKN passed its latest MOT on 6 Sept 2022 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; park brake only just meets requirements.
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