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Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

LT12 KVWMOT history

LT12 KVW is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 7 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 20 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 166,298 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

LT12 KVW silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Dec 2026
Mileage
166,298 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
12,984 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT12 KVW
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
7 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT12 KVW was last recorded at 166,298 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 247 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,051 miles · 12 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
247 miles
Average per year
12,984 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 166,298 miles
  • 2024 – 152,567 miles
  • 2023 – 126,557 miles
  • 2022 – 118,261 miles
  • 2021 – 110,967 miles
  • 2019 – 103,438 miles
  • 2018 – 90,594 miles
  • 2017 – 79,582 miles
  • 2016 – 57,688 miles
  • 2015 – 52,072 miles
  • 2014 – 22,963 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,298 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear wing damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 3 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,298 miles (+247)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    166,298 miles
    Test number
    260843833474
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wing damaged
  2. Fail166,051 miles (+660)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,051 miles
    Test number
    833497745424
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wing damaged
  3. Fail165,391 miles (+12,824)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,391 miles
    Test number
    300564516174
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi deteriorated
    • AdvisoryStone chips in windscreen
  4. Pass152,567 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    152,567 miles
    Test number
    763227344927
    • AdvisoryEngine and under covers fitted
  5. Fail152,567 miles (+1,811)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,567 miles
    Test number
    834487705352
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine and under covers fitted
  6. Pass150,756 miles (+73)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    150,756 miles
    Test number
    528769556539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail150,683 miles (+24,126)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,683 miles
    Test number
    243323670239
    • MajorNearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
  8. Pass126,557 miles (+8,296)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    126,557 miles
    Test number
    168791521527
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  9. Pass118,261 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    118,261 miles
    Test number
    805467284204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail118,261 miles (+7,294)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,261 miles
    Test number
    829003888572
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  11. Pass110,967 miles (+7,529)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    110,967 miles
    Test number
    625833343658
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass103,438 miles (+12,844)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    103,438 miles
    Test number
    820336908029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass90,594 miles (+11,012)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    90,594 miles
    Test number
    726219119084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass79,582 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    79,582 miles
    Test number
    197686276998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail79,578 miles (+21,890)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,578 miles
    Test number
    317920804350
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryFront disc worn
  16. Pass57,688 miles (+5,616)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    57,688 miles
    Test number
    342975098427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass52,072 miles (+29,109)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    52,072 miles
    Test number
    723441634325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass22,963 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    22,963 miles
    Test number
    597317734329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LT12 KVW

Does LT12 KVW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT12 KVW is valid until 20 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LT12 KVW?
The MOT on LT12 KVW is valid until 20 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT12 KVW done?
LT12 KVW was recorded at 166,298 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 12,984 miles a year.
Has LT12 KVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT12 KVW has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LT12 KVW 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 LT12 KVW find?
LT12 KVW passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush; offside rear wing damaged.

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