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Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

LT12 KWSMOT history

LT12 KWS is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 15 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 160,670 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

LT12 KWS silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
160,670 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
11,085 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT12 KWS
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
15 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT12 KWS was last recorded at 160,670 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,667 miles · 9 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
11,085 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 160,670 miles
  • 2024 – 154,769 miles
  • 2023 – 149,099 miles
  • 2022 – 142,309 miles
  • 2021 – 135,935 miles
  • 2020 – 127,509 miles
  • 2019 – 108,701 miles
  • 2018 – 92,800 miles
  • 2017 – 81,561 miles
  • 2016 – 64,859 miles
  • 2015 – 43,037 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,670 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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 Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

13 tests since 1 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,670 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    160,670 miles
    Test number
    612349537648
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail160,667 miles (+5,898)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,667 miles
    Test number
    872902169196
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass154,769 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    154,769 miles
    Test number
    388993127301
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
  4. Fail154,764 miles (+5,665)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,764 miles
    Test number
    185453037536
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
  5. Pass149,099 miles (+6,790)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    149,099 miles
    Test number
    608747417204
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass142,309 miles (+6,374)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    142,309 miles
    Test number
    338975234590
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front & rear (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass135,935 miles (+8,426)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    135,935 miles
    Test number
    978782610462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass127,509 miles (+18,808)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    127,509 miles
    Test number
    575663316286
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
  9. Pass108,701 miles (+15,901)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    108,701 miles
    Test number
    798246381983
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass92,800 miles (+11,239)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    92,800 miles
    Test number
    345277340544
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  11. Pass81,561 miles (+16,702)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    81,561 miles
    Test number
    950278640601
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  12. Pass64,859 miles (+21,822)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    64,859 miles
    Test number
    427679228461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass43,037 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    43,037 miles
    Test number
    489581225187
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LT12 KWS

Does LT12 KWS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT12 KWS is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LT12 KWS?
The MOT on LT12 KWS is valid until 17 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 KWS done?
LT12 KWS was recorded at 160,670 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 11,085 miles a year.
Has LT12 KWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT12 KWS has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LT12 KWS 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 KWS find?
LT12 KWS passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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