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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

LS12 YFHMOT history

LS12 YFH is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 26 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 76,479 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

LS12 YFH black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
76,479 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,119 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 YFH
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
26 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 YFH was last recorded at 76,479 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,477 miles · 18 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,119 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,479 miles
  • 2025 – 68,421 miles
  • 2024 – 61,431 miles
  • 2023 – 57,472 miles
  • 2022 – 53,955 miles
  • 2021 – 50,967 miles
  • 2020 – 48,656 miles
  • 2019 – 42,405 miles
  • 2018 – 36,375 miles
  • 2017 – 32,178 miles
  • 2016 – 27,204 miles
  • 2015 – 20,003 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,479 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Under-trays fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass76,479 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    76,479 miles
    Test number
    502802465961
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail76,477 miles (+8,056)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,477 miles
    Test number
    207285208880
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass68,421 miles (+288)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    68,421 miles
    Test number
    255876369096
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail68,133 miles (+6,702)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,133 miles
    Test number
    393995532873
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))
    • MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass61,431 miles (+63)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    61,431 miles
    Test number
    140758576104
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail61,368 miles (+3,896)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,368 miles
    Test number
    567587381462
    • MajorExhaust system insecure center clamp snapped (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))
    • MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass57,472 miles (+3,517)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    57,472 miles
    Test number
    949547366036
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some components

  8. Pass53,955 miles (+2,988)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    53,955 miles
    Test number
    174597402241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass50,967 miles (+2,311)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    50,967 miles
    Test number
    695844756615
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some components

  10. Pass48,656 miles (+6,251)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    48,656 miles
    Test number
    538809780703
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some components

  11. Pass42,405 miles (+6,030)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    42,405 miles
    Test number
    697337466054
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some components

  12. Pass36,375 miles (+160)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    36,375 miles
    Test number
    516582386107
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some components

  13. Fail36,215 miles (+4,037)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,215 miles
    Test number
    520617402845
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some components

  14. Pass32,178 miles (+4,974)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    32,178 miles
    Test number
    188209505763
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted

  15. Pass27,204 miles (+7,201)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    27,204 miles
    Test number
    977724992572
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted

  16. Pass20,003 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    20,003 miles
    Test number
    488066265085
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LS12 YFH

Does LS12 YFH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 YFH is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 YFH?
The MOT on LS12 YFH is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 YFH done?
LS12 YFH was recorded at 76,479 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 5,119 miles a year.
Has LS12 YFH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 YFH has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 YFH 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 YFH find?
LS12 YFH passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible brake hose, and 1 more.

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