
Mercedes-Benz C
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass122,263 miles (+5,591)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 122,263 miles
- Test number
- 340947446225
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
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)
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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