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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

LS12 SFXMOT history

LS12 SFX is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 24 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 174,207 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

LS12 SFX silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2027
Mileage
174,207 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,708 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 SFX
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 6 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 SFX was last recorded at 174,207 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 8,219 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,988 miles · 22 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
8,219 miles
Average per year
11,708 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 174,207 miles
  • 2025 – 165,988 miles
  • 2024 – 153,436 miles
  • 2023 – 142,231 miles
  • 2022 – 130,810 miles
  • 2021 – 113,768 miles
  • 2020 – 98,765 miles
  • 2019 – 78,063 miles
  • 2018 – 68,404 miles
  • 2017 – 58,513 miles
  • 2016 – 48,900 miles
  • 2015 – 38,202 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,207 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Corrosion on parts of underside of vehicle.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Cover panels on underside of vehicle preventing inspection of some brake pipes.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 2 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,207 miles (+8,219)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    174,207 miles
    Test number
    596169190699
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass165,988 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    165,988 miles
    Test number
    869859446935
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on parts of underside of vehicle.
    • AdvisoryCover panels on underside of vehicle preventing inspection of some brake pipes.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Fail165,988 miles (+12,552)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,988 miles
    Test number
    701433844501
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on parts of underside of vehicle.
    • AdvisoryCover panels on underside of vehicle preventing inspection of some brake pipes.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass153,436 miles (+61)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    153,436 miles
    Test number
    119142833329
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant 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))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing on outside edges.
  5. Fail153,375 miles (+11,144)8 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,375 miles
    Test number
    325149655462
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSide repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant 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))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing on outside edges.
  6. Pass142,231 miles (+162)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    142,231 miles
    Test number
    849820748235
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Fail142,069 miles (+11,259)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,069 miles
    Test number
    236638012764
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass130,810 miles (+17,042)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    130,810 miles
    Test number
    999575650179
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass113,768 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    113,768 miles
    Test number
    797002152786
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail113,768 miles (+15,003)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,768 miles
    Test number
    246949944083
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass98,765 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    98,765 miles
    Test number
    170013496148
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides in wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))
  12. Fail98,763 miles (+20,700)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,763 miles
    Test number
    593849310204
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides in wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))
  13. Pass78,063 miles (+1,979)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    78,063 miles
    Test number
    693488288798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass76,084 miles (+7,680)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    76,084 miles
    Test number
    324770861864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,404 miles (+9,891)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    68,404 miles
    Test number
    320368811875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass58,513 miles (+9,613)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    58,513 miles
    Test number
    498667782876
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has damage to outer sidewall, not exposing cords
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has a cut in-between tread, not exposing cords
  17. Pass48,900 miles (+10,698)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    48,900 miles
    Test number
    536654264593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,202 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    38,202 miles
    Test number
    279691565057
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn low on outer edge.

Questions about LS12 SFX

Does LS12 SFX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 SFX is valid until 6 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 SFX?
The MOT on LS12 SFX is valid until 6 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 SFX done?
LS12 SFX was recorded at 174,207 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 11,708 miles a year.
Has LS12 SFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 SFX has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LS12 SFX 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 SFX find?
LS12 SFX passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 2 more.

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