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Mercedes-Benz C

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,149 cc

S12 CHMMOT history

S12 CHM is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 18 May 2026 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 163,195 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2025.

S12 CHM grey Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 May 2026
Mileage
163,195 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2025
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,482 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 CHM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,149 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 May 2026
Latest MOT test
19 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 CHM was last recorded at 163,195 miles on 19 May 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Nov 2020: 138,685 miles, lower than 202,438 miles on 23 Oct 2019.

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
163,190 miles · 14 May 2025
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
10,482 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 163,195 miles
  • 2023 – 151,880 miles
  • 2022 – 139,677 miles
  • 2020 – 138,685 miles
  • 2019 – 202,438 miles
  • 2016 – 82,471 miles
  • 2015 – 51,794 miles
  • 2014 – 31,917 miles
  • 2013 – 24,954 miles
  • 2012 – 19,040 miles
  • 2011 – 16,778 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,195 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))Recorded 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

19 tests since 31 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,195 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2026
    Odometer
    163,195 miles
    Test number
    786759576532
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
  2. Fail163,190 miles (+31)1 dangerous6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,190 miles
    Test number
    499846171263
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
  3. Fail163,159 miles (+11,279)1 dangerous12 major1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,159 miles
    Test number
    479578741105
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass151,880 miles (+12,203)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    151,880 miles
    Test number
    516926750942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass139,677 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    139,677 miles
    Test number
    714082657152
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Fail139,677 miles (+992)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,677 miles
    Test number
    815241474794
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass138,685 miles (-63,753)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    138,685 miles
    Test number
    568498749011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Pass202,438 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    202,438 miles
    Test number
    872040491357
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass180,493 km (+10)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    180,493 km
    Test number
    853416443383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail180,483 km (+21,241)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,483 km
    Test number
    797673341696
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass159,242 km (+205)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    159,242 km
    Test number
    886533369885
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)
  12. Fail159,037 km2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,037 km
    Test number
    192700079164
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245-40-17 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass82,471 miles (+30,677)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    82,471 miles
    Test number
    322641094795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass51,794 miles (+7)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    51,794 miles
    Test number
    648396425144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Fail51,787 miles (+19,870)1 failure8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,787 miles
    Test number
    998835725163
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass31,917 miles (+6,963)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    31,917 miles
    Test number
    325428244185
    • 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)
  17. Pass24,954 miles (+5,914)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    24,954 miles
    Test number
    315482943153
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  18. Pass19,040 miles (+2,262)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    19,040 miles
    Test number
    279586342143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass16,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    16,778 miles
    Test number
    617661051106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S12 CHM

Does S12 CHM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S12 CHM expired on 18 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S12 CHM?
The MOT on S12 CHM expired on 18 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S12 CHM done?
S12 CHM was recorded at 163,195 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2025, an average of 10,482 miles a year.
Has S12 CHM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 CHM has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2025.
Has the mileage on S12 CHM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Nov 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S12 CHM find?
S12 CHM passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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