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Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

LT12 KWNMOT history

LT12 KWN is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 5 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 165,039 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

LT12 KWN grey Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Feb 2027
Mileage
165,039 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,612 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT12 KWN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
5 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT12 KWN was last recorded at 165,039 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 11,645 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,394 miles · 25 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
11,645 miles
Average per year
9,612 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,039 miles
  • 2025 – 153,394 miles
  • 2024 – 142,881 miles
  • 2023 – 137,010 miles
  • 2022 – 126,893 miles
  • 2021 – 119,848 miles
  • 2020 – 107,148 miles
  • 2019 – 96,549 miles
  • 2018 – 89,207 miles
  • 2017 – 83,259 miles
  • 2016 – 71,182 miles
  • 2015 – 59,406 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,039 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges worn, tread 2.6mm.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges worn.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 27 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,039 miles (+11,645)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    165,039 miles
    Test number
    386133075217
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass153,394 miles (+10)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    153,394 miles
    Test number
    847608878101
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. Fail153,384 miles (+10,503)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,384 miles
    Test number
    941694323922
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass142,881 miles (+10)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    142,881 miles
    Test number
    887635528064
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges worn, tread 2.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges worn. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail142,871 miles (+5,861)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,871 miles
    Test number
    607467233604
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe at the rear near wheel arch. (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe at the rear near wheel arch. (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges worn, tread 2.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges worn. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass137,010 miles (+13)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    137,010 miles
    Test number
    167783890432
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail136,997 miles (+10,104)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,997 miles
    Test number
    873783256461
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass126,893 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    126,893 miles
    Test number
    216626328925
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Fail126,873 miles (+7,025)4 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,873 miles
    Test number
    441068996515
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass119,848 miles (+12,700)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    119,848 miles
    Test number
    581292061747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass107,148 miles (+10,599)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    107,148 miles
    Test number
    360647435488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass96,549 miles (+7,342)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    96,549 miles
    Test number
    979695763111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass89,207 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    89,207 miles
    Test number
    118491095660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail89,205 miles (+5,946)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,205 miles
    Test number
    202461022542
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  15. Pass83,259 miles (+12,077)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    83,259 miles
    Test number
    365460707806
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very marginal pass-edges close to cords (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres have damage/cuts to walls
    • AdvisoryEmissions to clean to detect
  16. Pass71,182 miles (+11,776)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    71,182 miles
    Test number
    211552938208
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass59,406 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    59,406 miles
    Test number
    609038555087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LT12 KWN

Does LT12 KWN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT12 KWN is valid until 28 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT12 KWN?
The MOT on LT12 KWN is valid until 28 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT12 KWN done?
LT12 KWN was recorded at 165,039 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 9,612 miles a year.
Has LT12 KWN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT12 KWN has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LT12 KWN 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 KWN find?
LT12 KWN passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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