Mercedes-Benz C
Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,148 cc
LS12 GVUMOT history
LS12 GVU is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 24 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 174,280 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 174,280 mi
- At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 12 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 11,299 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS12 GVU
- 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
- 24 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS12 GVU was last recorded at 174,280 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 5,602 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 168,678 miles · 12 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,602 miles
- Average per year
- 11,299 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 174,280 miles
- 2025 – 168,678 miles
- 2024 – 159,581 miles
- 2023 – 148,795 miles
- 2022 – 141,420 miles
- 2021 – 133,144 miles
- 2020 – 128,210 miles
- 2019 – 115,679 miles
- 2018 – 98,899 miles
- 2016 – 77,939 miles
- 2015 – 64,055 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass174,280 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
14 tests since 6 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass174,280 miles (+5,602)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 174,280 miles
- Test number
- 336305958785
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass168,678 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 168,678 miles
- Test number
- 123130171348
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail168,678 miles (+9,097)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,678 miles
- Test number
- 511050687108
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass159,581 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 159,581 miles
- Test number
- 428017561864
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail159,581 miles (+10,786)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,581 miles
- Test number
- 339488944659
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass148,795 miles (+7,375)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 148,795 miles
- Test number
- 928932724729
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass141,420 miles (+8,276)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 141,420 miles
- Test number
- 446331532049
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track arm/steering rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass133,144 miles (+4,934)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 133,144 miles
- Test number
- 148059385416
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryHand brake efficiency 16%
Pass128,210 miles (+12,531)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 128,210 miles
- Test number
- 451251262824
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,679 miles (+16,780)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 115,679 miles
- Test number
- 736176518480
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass98,899 miles (+20,960)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 98,899 miles
- Test number
- 808436834851
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,939 miles (+13,884)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 77,939 miles
- Test number
- 674316382707
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,055 miles (+15,713)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 64,055 miles
- Test number
- 321172815967
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,342 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 48,342 miles
- Test number
- 316837935041
- NoteOsf tyre worn inner egde
Questions about LS12 GVU
- Does LS12 GVU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 GVU is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS12 GVU?
- The MOT on LS12 GVU is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS12 GVU done?
- LS12 GVU was recorded at 174,280 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 11,299 miles a year.
- Has LS12 GVU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS12 GVU has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on LS12 GVU 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 GVU find?
- LS12 GVU passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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