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White · Diesel · 2013 · 2,143 cc

S12 CYSMOT history

S12 CYS is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 171,202 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

S12 CYS white Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Mar 2027
Mileage
171,202 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
12,577 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 CYS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
30 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 CYS was last recorded at 171,202 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,196 miles · 10 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
12,577 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 171,202 miles
  • 2024 – 163,647 miles
  • 2023 – 154,166 miles
  • 2022 – 143,904 miles
  • 2021 – 133,176 miles
  • 2020 – 122,970 miles
  • 2019 – 109,876 miles
  • 2018 – 95,669 miles
  • 2017 – 70,249 miles
  • 2016 – 45,484 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,202 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCentre exhaust deteriorated and slight blow
  • AdvisorySlight damage to windscreenRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 17 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,202 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    171,202 miles
    Test number
    728514027057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust deteriorated and slight blow
    • AdvisorySlight damage to windscreen

  2. Fail171,196 miles (+7,549)3 dangerous6 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,196 miles
    Test number
    167178492070
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured x3 (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative link rod broken (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre slightly worn/wearing outer edge
    • AdvisorySlight damage to windscreen

  3. Pass163,647 miles (+9,481)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    163,647 miles
    Test number
    959585018336
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower steering ball joint worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play

  4. Pass154,166 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    154,166 miles
    Test number
    676084776764
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail154,160 miles (+10,256)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,160 miles
    Test number
    362979387932
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass143,904 miles (+10,728)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    143,904 miles
    Test number
    463032912675
    • AdvisoryFront disc pitted front inner pads low . under tray fitted to the car all round

  7. Pass133,176 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    133,176 miles
    Test number
    368116431843
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi

  8. Fail133,176 miles (+10,206)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,176 miles
    Test number
    470584737030
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi

  9. Pass122,970 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    122,970 miles
    Test number
    920482431979
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Fail122,968 miles (+13,092)4 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,968 miles
    Test number
    328248106831
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  11. Pass109,876 miles (+14,207)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    109,876 miles
    Test number
    784883530309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass95,669 miles (+89)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    95,669 miles
    Test number
    244838613830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail95,580 miles (+25,331)3 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,580 miles
    Test number
    461547927425
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass70,249 miles (+24,765)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    70,249 miles
    Test number
    179433395211
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring testable items

  15. Pass45,484 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    45,484 miles
    Test number
    558978676061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S12 CYS

Does S12 CYS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 CYS is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S12 CYS?
The MOT on S12 CYS is valid until 15 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S12 CYS done?
S12 CYS was recorded at 171,202 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 12,577 miles a year.
Has S12 CYS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 CYS has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on S12 CYS 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 CYS find?
S12 CYS passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; centre exhaust deteriorated and slight blow; slight damage to windscreen.

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