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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

LS12 RUUMOT history

LS12 RUU is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 24 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 20 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 120,378 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

LS12 RUU silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Apr 2027
Mileage
120,378 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,683 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 RUU
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
24 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 RUU was last recorded at 120,378 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 4,054 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,324 miles · 7 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,054 miles
Average per year
6,683 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,378 miles
  • 2025 – 116,324 miles
  • 2024 – 112,650 miles
  • 2023 – 107,128 miles
  • 2022 – 100,957 miles
  • 2021 – 100,718 miles
  • 2020 – 97,661 miles
  • 2019 – 86,779 miles
  • 2018 – 77,869 miles
  • 2017 – 67,639 miles
  • 2016 – 57,356 miles
  • 2015 – 46,161 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,378 miles

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass120,378 miles (+4,054)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    120,378 miles
    Test number
    450853177132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass116,324 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    116,324 miles
    Test number
    685113911102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail116,324 miles (+3,674)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,324 miles
    Test number
    498946515726
    • DangerousRear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass112,650 miles (+5,522)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    112,650 miles
    Test number
    576435423694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass107,128 miles (+6,171)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    107,128 miles
    Test number
    618291855212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play offside and nearside steering rack end joints.

  6. Pass100,957 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    100,957 miles
    Test number
    269052846475
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Front And Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Diff Oil Leak

  7. Fail100,957 miles (+239)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,957 miles
    Test number
    563834552519
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Front And Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Diff Oil Leak

  8. Pass100,718 miles (+3,057)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    100,718 miles
    Test number
    477248974028
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted

  9. Pass97,661 miles (+10,882)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    97,661 miles
    Test number
    166734418556
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted can not see all the components

  10. Pass86,779 miles (+8,910)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    86,779 miles
    Test number
    642560869268
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner wall bold (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass77,869 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    77,869 miles
    Test number
    377447193104
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

  12. Fail77,863 miles (+10,224)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,863 miles
    Test number
    454558276217
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect x2 (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

  13. Pass67,639 miles (+10,283)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    67,639 miles
    Test number
    388000852123
    • AdvisoryFront and rear pads wearing thin

  14. Pass57,356 miles (+11,195)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    57,356 miles
    Test number
    249909674972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    46,161 miles
    Test number
    939713975092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 RUU

Does LS12 RUU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 RUU is valid until 20 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 RUU?
The MOT on LS12 RUU is valid until 20 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 RUU done?
LS12 RUU was recorded at 120,378 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 6,683 miles a year.
Has LS12 RUU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 RUU has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LS12 RUU 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 RUU find?
LS12 RUU passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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