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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

S12 CUKMOT history

S12 CUK is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 27 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 19 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 176,524 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

S12 CUK silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Aug 2027
Mileage
176,524 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,202 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 CUK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
27 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 CUK was last recorded at 176,524 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 6,050 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,474 miles · 20 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
6,050 miles
Average per year
8,202 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 176,524 miles
  • 2025 – 170,474 miles
  • 2023 – 165,973 miles
  • 2022 – 164,153 miles
  • 2021 – 160,099 miles
  • 2020 – 154,960 miles
  • 2019 – 144,774 miles
  • 2018 – 133,353 miles
  • 2017 – 125,032 miles
  • 2016 – 109,398 miles
  • 2015 – 83,333 miles
  • 2014 – 63,980 miles
  • 2013 – 61,503 miles
  • 2012 – 56,760 miles
  • 2011 – 50,336 miles
  • 2010 – 42,866 miles
  • 2009 – 35,062 miles
  • 2008 – 25,459 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,524 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,524 miles (+6,050)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    176,524 miles
    Test number
    833801296941
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Pass170,474 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    170,474 miles
    Test number
    190731605923
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFoot brake low

  3. Fail170,474 miles (+2)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,474 miles
    Test number
    820202488112
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFoot brake low

  4. Fail170,472 miles (+4,499)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,472 miles
    Test number
    402813982555
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass165,973 miles (+1,820)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    165,973 miles
    Test number
    352848471891
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear heat shield rattling

  6. Pass164,153 miles (+4,054)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    164,153 miles
    Test number
    506885958718
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass160,099 miles (+5,139)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    160,099 miles
    Test number
    408919429121
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass154,960 miles (+10,186)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    154,960 miles
    Test number
    765710152756
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass144,774 miles (+11,421)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    144,774 miles
    Test number
    558071120612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass133,353 miles (+8,321)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    133,353 miles
    Test number
    900763610727
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box join (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  11. Pass125,032 miles (+15,634)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    125,032 miles
    Test number
    275989318565
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass109,398 miles (+26,065)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    109,398 miles
    Test number
    308687594400
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass83,333 miles (+19,353)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    83,333 miles
    Test number
    355768515135
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on inner edges
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has cut but not to cords

  14. Pass63,980 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    63,980 miles
    Test number
    946221994019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail63,980 miles (+2,477)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,980 miles
    Test number
    668370294047
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

  16. Pass61,503 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    61,503 miles
    Test number
    216115313403
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/r shock absorber has stiff operation
    • NoteO/s/r shock absorber has stiff operation

  17. Fail61,499 miles (+4,739)1 dangerous3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,499 miles
    Test number
    178705013158
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/r shock absorber has stiff operation
    • NoteO/s/r shock absorber has stiff operation

  18. Pass56,760 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    56,760 miles
    Test number
    365526292062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail56,760 miles (+6,424)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,760 miles
    Test number
    927873592097
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass50,336 miles (+7,470)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    50,336 miles
    Test number
    395782481001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,866 miles (+7,804)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    42,866 miles
    Test number
    261371480053
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside mirror insecure
    • NoteNearside repeater repaired
    • NoteTransmission has oil leak

  22. Pass35,062 miles (+9,603)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    35,062 miles
    Test number
    170620299093
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEngine tray fitted

  23. Pass25,459 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    25,459 miles
    Test number
    142960458003
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S12 CUK

Does S12 CUK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 CUK is valid until 19 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S12 CUK?
The MOT on S12 CUK is valid until 19 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S12 CUK done?
S12 CUK was recorded at 176,524 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 8,202 miles a year.
Has S12 CUK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 CUK has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on S12 CUK 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 S12 CUK find?
S12 CUK passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside front coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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