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Mercedes-Benz C

White · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

LT12 LDNMOT history

LT12 LDN is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 20 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 123,246 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2026.

LT12 LDN white Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Aug 2027
Mileage
123,246 mi
At MOT on 22 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,528 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT12 LDN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT12 LDN was last recorded at 123,246 miles on 22 Aug 2026, 233 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Sept 2017: 30,206 miles, lower than 51,296 miles on 14 Sept 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
123,013 miles · 29 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
233 miles
Average per year
7,528 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,246 miles
  • 2025 – 123,013 miles
  • 2024 – 117,741 miles
  • 2023 – 115,725 miles
  • 2022 – 108,975 miles
  • 2021 – 101,785 miles
  • 2020 – 93,928 miles
  • 2019 – 85,420 miles
  • 2018 – 73,144 miles
  • 2017 – 60,264 miles
  • 2016 – 51,296 miles
  • 2015 – 39,655 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,246 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake discs heavily pitted lip

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 15 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,246 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    123,246 miles
    Test number
    858767387232
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail123,246 miles (+233)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,246 miles
    Test number
    616032965332
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass123,013 miles (+5,272)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    123,013 miles
    Test number
    884625307973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass117,741 miles (+2,016)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    117,741 miles
    Test number
    105054178467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass115,725 miles (+118)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    115,725 miles
    Test number
    523180353202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail115,607 miles (+6,632)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,607 miles
    Test number
    765119281208
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass108,975 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    108,975 miles
    Test number
    291671927323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail108,968 miles (+7,183)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,968 miles
    Test number
    651866550523
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass101,785 miles (+479)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    101,785 miles
    Test number
    961132617718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail101,306 miles (+7,378)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,306 miles
    Test number
    998939072679
    • MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorPassenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass93,928 miles (+8,508)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    93,928 miles
    Test number
    349769417327
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass85,420 miles (+12,276)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    85,420 miles
    Test number
    252473066603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass73,144 miles (+12,880)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    73,144 miles
    Test number
    124240196201
    • AdvisoryParking brake just met limits

  14. Pass60,264 miles (+30,058)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    60,264 miles
    Test number
    552702899892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail30,206 miles (-21,090)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,206 miles
    Test number
    391715989064
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  16. Pass51,296 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    51,296 miles
    Test number
    355388135601
    • AdvisoryFront Brake discs heavily pitted lip

  17. Fail51,296 miles (+11,641)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,296 miles
    Test number
    424527332989
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake discs heavily pitted lip

  18. Pass39,655 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    39,655 miles
    Test number
    837446395195
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on edge

Questions about LT12 LDN

Does LT12 LDN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT12 LDN is valid until 21 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT12 LDN?
The MOT on LT12 LDN is valid until 21 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT12 LDN done?
LT12 LDN was recorded at 123,246 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2026, an average of 7,528 miles a year.
Has LT12 LDN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT12 LDN has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LT12 LDN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Sept 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LT12 LDN find?
LT12 LDN passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 2 more.

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