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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

LS12 RYFMOT history

LS12 RYF is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 23 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 115,630 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

LS12 RYF black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 May 2027
Mileage
115,630 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,087 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 RYF
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
23 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 May 2027
Latest MOT test
18 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 RYF was last recorded at 115,630 miles on 18 May 2026, 8,836 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,794 miles · 24 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
8,836 miles
Average per year
7,087 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,630 miles
  • 2025 – 106,794 miles
  • 2024 – 97,593 miles
  • 2022 – 84,240 miles
  • 2021 – 63,840 miles
  • 2020 – 59,154 miles
  • 2019 – 54,893 miles
  • 2018 – 49,492 miles
  • 2017 – 44,686 miles
  • 2016 – 41,171 miles
  • 2015 – 36,645 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,630 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Engine oil level LOW.........

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge bald..

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 26 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,630 miles (+8,836)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2027
    Odometer
    115,630 miles
    Test number
    441470012164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass106,794 miles (+216)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    106,794 miles
    Test number
    733424996737
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level LOW.........
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge bald.. (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail106,578 miles (+8,985)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,578 miles
    Test number
    502209020877
    • MajorFront Registration plate insecure Broken (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level LOW.........
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge bald.. (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass97,593 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    97,593 miles
    Test number
    961802011192
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated dust cover insecure (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque strut bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque strut bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail97,593 miles (+132)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,593 miles
    Test number
    196536313603
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated dust cover insecure (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque strut bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque strut bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail97,461 miles (+13,221)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,461 miles
    Test number
    549193666375
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass84,240 miles (+70)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    84,240 miles
    Test number
    148246455975
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail84,170 miles (+20,330)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,170 miles
    Test number
    495541862626
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass63,840 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    63,840 miles
    Test number
    622281207486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail63,840 miles (+2,802)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,840 miles
    Test number
    127721792480
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass61,038 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    61,038 miles
    Test number
    534537110171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail61,038 miles (+1,884)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,038 miles
    Test number
    608090310814
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  13. Pass59,154 miles (+4,261)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    59,154 miles
    Test number
    413176564009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,893 miles (+5,401)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    54,893 miles
    Test number
    442995039847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,492 miles (+4,806)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    49,492 miles
    Test number
    872032362597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,686 miles (+3,515)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    44,686 miles
    Test number
    429994603488
    • AdvisoryN/S Door Mirror Broken
  17. Pass41,171 miles (+4,526)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    41,171 miles
    Test number
    718663186538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,645 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    36,645 miles
    Test number
    848275785033
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS12 RYF

Does LS12 RYF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 RYF is valid until 17 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 RYF?
The MOT on LS12 RYF is valid until 17 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 RYF done?
LS12 RYF was recorded at 115,630 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 7,087 miles a year.
Has LS12 RYF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 RYF has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LS12 RYF 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 RYF find?
LS12 RYF passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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