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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

LT12 LAAMOT history

LT12 LAA is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 155,438 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

LT12 LAA silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
155,438 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,749 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT12 LAA
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
30 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT12 LAA was last recorded at 155,438 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 6,012 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,426 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,012 miles
Average per year
7,749 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,438 miles
  • 2025 – 149,426 miles
  • 2024 – 144,357 miles
  • 2023 – 140,616 miles
  • 2022 – 136,254 miles
  • 2021 – 131,823 miles
  • 2020 – 123,850 miles
  • 2019 – 115,179 miles
  • 2018 – 109,090 miles
  • 2017 – 102,058 miles
  • 2016 – 92,926 miles
  • 2015 – 70,537 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,438 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge close (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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass155,438 miles (+6,012)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    155,438 miles
    Test number
    412423158871
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge close (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass149,426 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    149,426 miles
    Test number
    714887901797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail149,377 miles (+5,020)2 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,377 miles
    Test number
    529974400288
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inside pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass144,357 miles (+3,741)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    144,357 miles
    Test number
    923136991876
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass140,616 miles (+4,362)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    140,616 miles
    Test number
    311807641557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass136,254 miles (+4,431)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    136,254 miles
    Test number
    834752392180
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake noise internal inside disc hub
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass131,823 miles (+7,973)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    131,823 miles
    Test number
    203767460302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass123,850 miles (+8,671)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    123,850 miles
    Test number
    678797601098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass115,179 miles (+6,089)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    115,179 miles
    Test number
    881286803066
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
  10. Pass109,090 miles (+7,032)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    109,090 miles
    Test number
    504779239321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass102,058 miles (+9,132)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    102,058 miles
    Test number
    407613137864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass92,926 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    92,926 miles
    Test number
    528313120980
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint TRACK CONTROL ARM (2.4.G.2)
  13. Fail92,926 miles (+22,389)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,926 miles
    Test number
    482635562766
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt TRACK CONTROL ARM (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint TRACK CONTROL ARM (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint TRACK CONTROL ARM (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass70,537 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    70,537 miles
    Test number
    168222675498
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LT12 LAA

Does LT12 LAA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT12 LAA is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT12 LAA?
The MOT on LT12 LAA is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT12 LAA done?
LT12 LAA was recorded at 155,438 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 7,749 miles a year.
Has LT12 LAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT12 LAA has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LT12 LAA 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 LAA find?
LT12 LAA passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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