
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
Pass151,880 miles (+12,203)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 151,880 miles
- Test number
- 516926750942
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass180,493 km (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 180,493 km
- Test number
- 853416443383
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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)
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)
Pass82,471 miles (+30,677)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2017
- Odometer
- 82,471 miles
- Test number
- 322641094795
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
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)
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
Pass19,040 miles (+2,262)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2013
- Odometer
- 19,040 miles
- Test number
- 279586342143
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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