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Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

LS12 GVFMOT history

LS12 GVF is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 23 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 154,636 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

LS12 GVF silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Aug 2027
Mileage
154,636 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,602 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 GVF
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
23 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 GVF was last recorded at 154,636 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 12,861 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,775 miles · 12 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
12,861 miles
Average per year
10,602 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,636 miles
  • 2025 – 141,775 miles
  • 2024 – 135,143 miles
  • 2023 – 127,709 miles
  • 2022 – 122,511 miles
  • 2021 – 101,915 miles
  • 2019 – 97,417 miles
  • 2018 – 87,157 miles
  • 2017 – 64,577 miles
  • 2016 – 52,028 miles
  • 2015 – 34,055 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,636 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

14 tests since 24 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,636 miles (+12,861)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    154,636 miles
    Test number
    539109867347
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass141,775 miles (+31)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    141,775 miles
    Test number
    875352806543
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Fail141,744 miles (+6,601)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,744 miles
    Test number
    201771591595
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides dust covers split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn n/s/f lower arm (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi minor leak (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Pass135,143 miles (+7,434)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    135,143 miles
    Test number
    364468139996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass127,709 miles (+5,198)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    127,709 miles
    Test number
    230427612623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass122,511 miles (+20,596)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    122,511 miles
    Test number
    791363294338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass101,915 miles (+4,498)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    101,915 miles
    Test number
    832413684830
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  8. Pass97,417 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    97,417 miles
    Test number
    983477833435
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Fail97,417 miles (+10,260)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,417 miles
    Test number
    370119391279
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass87,157 miles (+3,994)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    87,157 miles
    Test number
    681454284356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass83,163 miles (+18,586)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    83,163 miles
    Test number
    823567611636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass64,577 miles (+12,549)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    64,577 miles
    Test number
    935520180773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,028 miles (+17,973)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    52,028 miles
    Test number
    176440027810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,055 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    34,055 miles
    Test number
    997743685073
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about LS12 GVF

Does LS12 GVF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 GVF is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 GVF?
The MOT on LS12 GVF is valid until 6 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 GVF done?
LS12 GVF was recorded at 154,636 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 10,602 miles a year.
Has LS12 GVF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 GVF has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LS12 GVF 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 GVF find?
LS12 GVF passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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