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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.

LS12 GKN silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass245,394 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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))
  3. Pass226,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    226,448 miles
    Test number
    484262678128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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)
  10. 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)
  11. 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)
  12. 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
  13. 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)
  14. 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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