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Mercedes-Benz C

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 2,143 cc

S12 ERPMOT history

S12 ERP is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 21 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 109,938 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

S12 ERP grey Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
109,938 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,104 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 ERP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
21 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 ERP was last recorded at 109,938 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 6,115 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,823 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
6,115 miles
Average per year
6,104 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 109,938 miles
  • 2024 – 103,823 miles
  • 2023 – 95,663 miles
  • 2022 – 88,083 miles
  • 2021 – 85,346 miles
  • 2020 – 83,519 miles
  • 2019 – 81,930 miles
  • 2018 – 78,941 miles
  • 2017 – 64,737 miles
  • 2016 – 60,396 miles
  • 2015 – 51,651 miles
  • 2014 – 45,636 miles
  • 2013 – 37,152 miles
  • 2012 – 29,059 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,938 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 14 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,938 miles (+6,115)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    109,938 miles
    Test number
    719974977790
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass103,823 miles (+8,160)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    103,823 miles
    Test number
    645375386810
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH FRONTS (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REARS 2.2MM APPROX (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass95,663 miles (+7,580)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    95,663 miles
    Test number
    117271297128
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides x4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass88,083 miles (+2,737)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    88,083 miles
    Test number
    157448047220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass85,346 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    85,346 miles
    Test number
    270316280913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail85,346 miles (+225)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,346 miles
    Test number
    475063963977
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail85,121 miles (+1,602)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,121 miles
    Test number
    527510992992
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass83,519 miles (+1,589)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    83,519 miles
    Test number
    303412371907
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass81,930 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    81,930 miles
    Test number
    832765297807
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail81,930 miles (+2,989)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,930 miles
    Test number
    467500806088
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner side wall damaged (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass78,941 miles (+14,204)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    78,941 miles
    Test number
    708515109291
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  12. Pass64,737 miles (+4,341)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    64,737 miles
    Test number
    859640395797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass60,396 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    60,396 miles
    Test number
    618470230818
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre has worn unevenly on edges.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail60,392 miles (+8,741)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,392 miles
    Test number
    613737912610
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear most arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre has worn unevenly on edges.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass51,651 miles (+6,015)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    51,651 miles
    Test number
    435057735272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass45,636 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    45,636 miles
    Test number
    129949044248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail45,636 miles (+8,484)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,636 miles
    Test number
    577389144259
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass37,152 miles (+8,093)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    37,152 miles
    Test number
    307030053267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    29,059 miles
    Test number
    395598852459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S12 ERP

Does S12 ERP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 ERP is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S12 ERP?
The MOT on S12 ERP is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S12 ERP done?
S12 ERP was recorded at 109,938 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 6,104 miles a year.
Has S12 ERP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 ERP has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on S12 ERP 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 ERP find?
S12 ERP passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: rear sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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