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Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

LS12 YADMOT history

LS12 YAD is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 24 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 116,199 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2026.

LS12 YAD silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Oct 2027
Mileage
116,199 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,667 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 YAD
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 16 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 YAD was last recorded at 116,199 miles on 17 Oct 2026, 2,698 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Feb 2020: 84,676 miles, lower than 84,857 miles on 8 Feb 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
113,501 miles · 4 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
2,698 miles
Average per year
5,667 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,199 miles
  • 2025 – 108,780 miles
  • 2024 – 104,780 miles
  • 2023 – 101,942 miles
  • 2022 – 96,083 miles
  • 2021 – 89,856 miles
  • 2020 – 84,676 miles
  • 2019 – 76,724 miles
  • 2018 – 70,252 miles
  • 2017 – 64,386 miles
  • 2016 – 57,493 miles
  • 2015 – 49,469 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,199 miles
  • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

15 tests since 7 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,199 miles (+2,698)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    116,199 miles
    Test number
    785442790631
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass113,501 miles (+4,721)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    113,501 miles
    Test number
    862435897183
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass108,780 miles (+4,000)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    108,780 miles
    Test number
    859673287432
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass104,780 miles (+2,838)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    104,780 miles
    Test number
    732051016478
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
  5. Pass101,942 miles (+5,859)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    101,942 miles
    Test number
    561936444136
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass96,083 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    96,083 miles
    Test number
    296946448165
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Fail96,082 miles (+6,226)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,082 miles
    Test number
    166186847599
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass89,856 miles (+5,180)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    89,856 miles
    Test number
    814676926988
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass84,676 miles (-181)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    84,676 miles
    Test number
    882963882617
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  10. Fail84,857 miles (+8,133)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,857 miles
    Test number
    286684741987
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  11. Pass76,724 miles (+6,472)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    76,724 miles
    Test number
    333572416455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass70,252 miles (+5,866)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    70,252 miles
    Test number
    604684916662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass64,386 miles (+6,893)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    64,386 miles
    Test number
    818268683916
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake binding slightly
  14. Pass57,493 miles (+8,024)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    57,493 miles
    Test number
    517686859098
    • 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)
  15. Pass49,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    49,469 miles
    Test number
    179247305491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 YAD

Does LS12 YAD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 YAD is valid until 16 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 YAD?
The MOT on LS12 YAD is valid until 16 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 YAD done?
LS12 YAD was recorded at 116,199 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2026, an average of 5,667 miles a year.
Has LS12 YAD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 YAD has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LS12 YAD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Feb 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS12 YAD find?
LS12 YAD passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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