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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

LS12 SNVMOT history

LS12 SNV is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 27 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 168,132 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2026.

LS12 SNV black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Aug 2027
Mileage
168,132 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,825 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 SNV
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
27 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 SNV was last recorded at 168,132 miles on 1 Aug 2026, 18,216 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,916 miles · 2 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
18,216 miles
Average per year
10,825 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,132 miles
  • 2025 – 149,916 miles
  • 2024 – 139,474 miles
  • 2023 – 122,581 miles
  • 2022 – 106,476 miles
  • 2021 – 89,420 miles
  • 2020 – 75,556 miles
  • 2019 – 63,826 miles
  • 2018 – 60,357 miles
  • 2017 – 55,249 miles
  • 2016 – 50,138 miles
  • 2015 – 45,373 miles
  • 2014 – 42,502 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,132 miles
  • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner 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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 23 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,132 miles (+18,216)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    168,132 miles
    Test number
    735452442897
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass149,916 miles (+10,442)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    149,916 miles
    Test number
    786915849506
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass139,474 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    139,474 miles
    Test number
    871912540816
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Fail139,473 miles (+16,892)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,473 miles
    Test number
    843538816329
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass122,581 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    122,581 miles
    Test number
    918294234725
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail122,581 miles (+16,105)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,581 miles
    Test number
    615385449090
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass106,476 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    106,476 miles
    Test number
    899511887060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail106,476 miles (+17,056)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,476 miles
    Test number
    935529926394
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass89,420 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    89,420 miles
    Test number
    941144034051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  10. Fail89,418 miles (+13,862)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,418 miles
    Test number
    871702496651
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  11. Pass75,556 miles (+11,730)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    75,556 miles
    Test number
    386206359408
    • AdvisoryFront Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable both sides drop lionks (2.1.3 (c) (i))
  12. Pass63,826 miles (+3,469)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    63,826 miles
    Test number
    196227913275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass60,357 miles (+5,108)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    60,357 miles
    Test number
    153355775157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,249 miles (+5,111)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    55,249 miles
    Test number
    404012940941
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWipers starting to smear
  15. Pass50,138 miles (+4,765)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    50,138 miles
    Test number
    636076069717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,373 miles (+2,871)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    45,373 miles
    Test number
    144357801706
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass42,502 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    42,502 miles
    Test number
    657738454311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail42,502 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,502 miles
    Test number
    178547654328
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about LS12 SNV

Does LS12 SNV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 SNV is valid until 1 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 SNV?
The MOT on LS12 SNV is valid until 1 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 SNV done?
LS12 SNV was recorded at 168,132 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2026, an average of 10,825 miles a year.
Has LS12 SNV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 SNV has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LS12 SNV 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 SNV find?
LS12 SNV passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.

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