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Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

LS12 SPVMOT history

LS12 SPV is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 24 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 177,343 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

LS12 SPV silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
177,343 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
12,860 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 SPV
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 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 SPV was last recorded at 177,343 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 78 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,265 miles · 5 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
78 miles
Average per year
12,860 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 177,343 miles
  • 2025 – 162,904 miles
  • 2023 – 157,366 miles
  • 2022 – 145,019 miles
  • 2021 – 129,350 miles
  • 2020 – 123,056 miles
  • 2019 – 115,499 miles
  • 2018 – 107,416 miles
  • 2017 – 95,528 miles
  • 2016 – 66,413 miles
  • 2015 – 29,741 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,343 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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge tread not visible

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deep cut in tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Border line pass

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides, cut in tread area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at hose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 19 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,343 miles (+78)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    177,343 miles
    Test number
    744826371097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail177,265 miles (+14,361)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,265 miles
    Test number
    762433882212
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  3. Pass162,904 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    162,904 miles
    Test number
    678268803635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail162,901 miles (+5,535)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,901 miles
    Test number
    284218785012
    • MajorNearside Front Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))
  5. Pass157,366 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    157,366 miles
    Test number
    430382555511
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge tread not visible (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deep cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Border line pass (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides, cut in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroding (put as a failure on original test as a major by mistake)
  6. Fail157,366 miles (+12,347)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,366 miles
    Test number
    775179908832
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Pipe / hose area (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Covers split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe pitted (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge tread not visible (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deep cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Border line pass (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides, cut in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass145,019 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    145,019 miles
    Test number
    735208811821
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at hose (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Fail145,019 miles (+15,669)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,019 miles
    Test number
    754977923908
    • MajorExhaust system insecure Centre clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at hose (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass129,350 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    129,350 miles
    Test number
    594450059557
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail129,349 miles (+6,293)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,349 miles
    Test number
    307744087451
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass123,056 miles (+7,557)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    123,056 miles
    Test number
    125396904919
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  12. Pass115,499 miles (+8,083)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    115,499 miles
    Test number
    473374108120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass107,416 miles (+11,888)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    107,416 miles
    Test number
    672740793724
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers fitted preventing the inspection of some engine bay components
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covers fitted preventing the inspection of some underbody components
  14. Pass95,528 miles (+29,115)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    95,528 miles
    Test number
    866728006715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass66,413 miles (+36,672)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    66,413 miles
    Test number
    261060579369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,741 miles (+1,044)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    29,741 miles
    Test number
    366173485184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,697 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    28,697 miles
    Test number
    916858975071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS12 SPV

Does LS12 SPV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 SPV is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 SPV?
The MOT on LS12 SPV is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 SPV done?
LS12 SPV was recorded at 177,343 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 12,860 miles a year.
Has LS12 SPV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 SPV has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 SPV 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 SPV find?
LS12 SPV passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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