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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

LS12 RUJMOT history

LS12 RUJ is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 24 Mar 2012. Its MOT expired on 13 Apr 2026 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 191,501 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2025.

LS12 RUJ black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Apr 2026
Mileage
191,501 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2025
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
12,018 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 RUJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
24 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 RUJ was last recorded at 191,501 miles on 14 Apr 2025, 17,774 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,727 miles · 12 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
17,774 miles
Average per year
12,018 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 191,501 miles
  • 2024 – 173,727 miles
  • 2023 – 155,791 miles
  • 2022 – 130,503 miles
  • 2021 – 122,263 miles
  • 2020 – 116,672 miles
  • 2018 – 108,236 miles
  • 2017 – 97,331 miles
  • 2016 – 86,777 miles
  • 2015 – 69,990 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,501 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

14 tests since 5 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,501 miles (+17,774)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    191,501 miles
    Test number
    196681097115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass173,727 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    173,727 miles
    Test number
    249673915365
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail173,727 miles (+17,936)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,727 miles
    Test number
    254195475424
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass155,791 miles (+25,288)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    155,791 miles
    Test number
    729458145540
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass130,503 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    130,503 miles
    Test number
    770767220121
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail130,488 miles (+8,225)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,488 miles
    Test number
    298465142445
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has damage to sidewall consistent with being run flat. (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass122,263 miles (+5,591)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    122,263 miles
    Test number
    340947446225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass116,672 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    116,672 miles
    Test number
    561132754664
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Fail116,670 miles (+8,434)2 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,670 miles
    Test number
    201500848929
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass108,236 miles (+10,905)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    108,236 miles
    Test number
    593642891818
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass97,331 miles (+10,554)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    97,331 miles
    Test number
    446436440210
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin surface (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin surface (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  12. Pass86,777 miles (+16,787)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    86,777 miles
    Test number
    645803581811
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Fail69,990 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,990 miles
    Test number
    508754565070
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass69,990 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    69,990 miles
    Test number
    748454865047
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LS12 RUJ

Does LS12 RUJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS12 RUJ expired on 13 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS12 RUJ?
The MOT on LS12 RUJ expired on 13 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS12 RUJ done?
LS12 RUJ was recorded at 191,501 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2025, an average of 12,018 miles a year.
Has LS12 RUJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 RUJ has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LS12 RUJ 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 RUJ find?
LS12 RUJ passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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