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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

LS12 YDNMOT history

LS12 YDN is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 157,769 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2026.

LS12 YDN black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
157,769 mi
At MOT on 29 Aug 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
11,171 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 YDN
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
30 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 YDN was last recorded at 157,769 miles on 29 Aug 2026, 6,324 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
151,445 miles · 4 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6,324 miles
Average per year
11,171 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,769 miles
  • 2025 – 151,445 miles
  • 2024 – 140,877 miles
  • 2023 – 138,015 miles
  • 2022 – 132,169 miles
  • 2021 – 126,472 miles
  • 2020 – 122,905 miles
  • 2019 – 111,725 miles
  • 2018 – 95,394 miles
  • 2017 – 76,369 miles
  • 2016 – 55,397 miles
  • 2015 – 31,516 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,769 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 11 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,769 miles (+6,324)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    157,769 miles
    Test number
    513340787451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass151,445 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    151,445 miles
    Test number
    858885191621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail151,439 miles (+10,562)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,439 miles
    Test number
    371925573084
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass140,877 miles (+2,862)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    140,877 miles
    Test number
    326497681721
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass138,015 miles (+5,846)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    138,015 miles
    Test number
    741147364429
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass132,169 miles (+5,697)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    132,169 miles
    Test number
    542310693892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass126,472 miles (+3,567)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    126,472 miles
    Test number
    342548027683
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  8. Pass122,905 miles (+11,180)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    122,905 miles
    Test number
    195862207550
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust clamp corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass111,725 miles (+16,331)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    111,725 miles
    Test number
    789295777025
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  10. Pass95,394 miles (+19,025)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    95,394 miles
    Test number
    304225069111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass76,369 miles (+20,972)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    76,369 miles
    Test number
    758243426568
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge bold (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge bold (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  12. Pass55,397 miles (+23,881)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    55,397 miles
    Test number
    484410529467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Close to limit (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to limit (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Close to wear limit (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to limit (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass31,516 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    31,516 miles
    Test number
    696481435136
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LS12 YDN

Does LS12 YDN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 YDN is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 YDN?
The MOT on LS12 YDN is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 YDN done?
LS12 YDN was recorded at 157,769 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2026, an average of 11,171 miles a year.
Has LS12 YDN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 YDN has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LS12 YDN 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 YDN find?
LS12 YDN passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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