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Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,148 cc

LS12 GUWMOT history

LS12 GUW is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 2 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 125,354 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

LS12 GUW silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
125,354 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,903 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 GUW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
2 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 GUW was last recorded at 125,354 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 9,872 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
115,482 miles · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
9,872 miles
Average per year
6,903 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,354 miles
  • 2025 – 115,482 miles
  • 2024 – 106,821 miles
  • 2023 – 98,265 miles
  • 2022 – 91,219 miles
  • 2021 – 84,424 miles
  • 2020 – 77,525 miles
  • 2019 – 74,060 miles
  • 2018 – 69,879 miles
  • 2017 – 65,474 miles
  • 2016 – 58,382 miles
  • 2015 – 50,491 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,354 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

Full MOT history

14 tests since 14 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,354 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    125,354 miles
    Test number
    782827938600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail125,354 miles (+9,872)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,354 miles
    Test number
    656820697856
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass115,482 miles (+8,661)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    115,482 miles
    Test number
    327991552276
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass106,821 miles (+8,556)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    106,821 miles
    Test number
    929766746646
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  5. Pass98,265 miles (+7,046)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    98,265 miles
    Test number
    862889721694
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass91,219 miles (+6,795)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    91,219 miles
    Test number
    458679672633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass84,424 miles (+6,899)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    84,424 miles
    Test number
    949322842560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass77,525 miles (+3,465)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    77,525 miles
    Test number
    984646341999
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass74,060 miles (+4,181)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    74,060 miles
    Test number
    565756269786
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass69,879 miles (+4,405)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    69,879 miles
    Test number
    275245636581
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass65,474 miles (+7,092)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    65,474 miles
    Test number
    447736276103
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  12. Pass58,382 miles (+236)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    58,382 miles
    Test number
    890782888110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass58,146 miles (+7,655)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    58,146 miles
    Test number
    725361936196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,491 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    50,491 miles
    Test number
    175313375036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 GUW

Does LS12 GUW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 GUW is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 GUW?
The MOT on LS12 GUW is valid until 27 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 GUW done?
LS12 GUW was recorded at 125,354 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 6,903 miles a year.
Has LS12 GUW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 GUW has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 GUW 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 GUW find?
LS12 GUW passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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