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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

LS12 RVJMOT history

LS12 RVJ is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 29 Mar 2012. Its MOT expired on 29 Mar 2026 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 126,035 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Mar 2025.

LS12 RVJ black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Mar 2026
Mileage
126,035 mi
At MOT on 29 Mar 2025
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,794 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 RVJ
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
29 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 RVJ was last recorded at 126,035 miles on 29 Mar 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,035 miles · 26 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,794 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 126,035 miles
  • 2024 – 119,638 miles
  • 2023 – 112,095 miles
  • 2022 – 104,481 miles
  • 2021 – 96,905 miles
  • 2020 – 90,164 miles
  • 2019 – 80,869 miles
  • 2018 – 71,004 miles
  • 2017 – 59,594 miles
  • 2016 – 49,073 miles
  • 2015 – 37,988 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,035 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded in wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe very corroded in wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear suspension arm ball joint play (5.3.4 (a) (i))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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 25 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,035 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    126,035 miles
    Test number
    352241297094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded in wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe very corroded in wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear suspension arm ball joint play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail126,035 miles (+6,397)3 dangerous5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,035 miles
    Test number
    207379547631
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded in wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe very corroded in wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear suspension arm ball joint play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very is very worn and splitting ,bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass119,638 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    119,638 miles
    Test number
    685405040725
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Fail119,638 miles (+7,543)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,638 miles
    Test number
    392296775718
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass112,095 miles (+7,614)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    112,095 miles
    Test number
    362175689184
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective center exhaust bracket/connector is weak and needs replacing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  6. Pass104,481 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    104,481 miles
    Test number
    662847491531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail104,481 miles (+7,576)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,481 miles
    Test number
    752982366156
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges of the tyre are excessively worn due to under inflated tyres causing the tyre to pre maturely wear .tyre is nearly worn through (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges of the tyre are excessively worn due to under inflated tyres causing the tyre to pre maturely wear .tyre is nearly worn through (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass96,905 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    96,905 miles
    Test number
    395254526777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail96,905 miles (+6,741)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,905 miles
    Test number
    121620105105
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass90,164 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    90,164 miles
    Test number
    479667704507
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low and require replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low and require replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Fail90,164 miles (+9,295)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,164 miles
    Test number
    759424309953
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low and require replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low and require replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass80,869 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    80,869 miles
    Test number
    641759537320
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe very rusty and corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  13. Fail80,869 miles (+9,865)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,869 miles
    Test number
    141258758223
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe very rusty and corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  14. Pass71,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    71,004 miles
    Test number
    586096099600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail71,003 miles (+11,409)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,003 miles
    Test number
    912138171636
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass59,594 miles (+10,521)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    59,594 miles
    Test number
    606648318585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,073 miles (+11,085)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    49,073 miles
    Test number
    651695174134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,988 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    37,988 miles
    Test number
    517364685067
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Questions about LS12 RVJ

Does LS12 RVJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS12 RVJ expired on 29 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS12 RVJ?
The MOT on LS12 RVJ expired on 29 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS12 RVJ done?
LS12 RVJ was recorded at 126,035 miles at its MOT on 29 Mar 2025, an average of 8,794 miles a year.
Has LS12 RVJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 RVJ has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LS12 RVJ 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 RVJ find?
LS12 RVJ passed its latest MOT on 29 Mar 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded in wheel arch area; nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe very corroded in wheel arch area, and 1 more.

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