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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,148 cc

S12 GGAMOT history

S12 GGA is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 7 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 224,547 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

S12 GGA black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
224,547 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,342 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 GGA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
7 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 GGA was last recorded at 224,547 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 151 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
224,396 miles · 30 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
151 miles
Average per year
11,342 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 224,547 miles
  • 2025 – 218,983 miles
  • 2024 – 207,548 miles
  • 2023 – 202,548 miles
  • 2021 – 193,502 miles
  • 2020 – 187,369 miles
  • 2019 – 176,921 miles
  • 2018 – 165,411 miles
  • 2017 – 148,502 miles
  • 2016 – 135,005 miles
  • 2015 – 117,508 miles
  • 2014 – 102,615 miles
  • 2013 – 88,285 miles
  • 2012 – 69,090 miles
  • 2011 – 49,470 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass224,547 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded 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 below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts heavily worn/pads low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close bald inner edge and damage to sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 15 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass224,547 miles (+151)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    224,547 miles
    Test number
    154338088437
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail224,396 miles (+5,413)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,396 miles
    Test number
    757857665820
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed excess black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts heavily worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass218,983 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    218,983 miles
    Test number
    899816273779
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail218,972 miles (+11,424)1 dangerous5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,972 miles
    Test number
    988859355550
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values excess black smoke (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing b/pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements tell tale not working (4.5.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding both rear brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened first stage of corrosion will soon be through to second part of weld (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass207,548 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    207,548 miles
    Test number
    207260276095
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts heavily worn/pads low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail207,545 miles (+4,997)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,545 miles
    Test number
    461756465044
    • MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts heavily worn/pads low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass202,548 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    202,548 miles
    Test number
    317053988037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close bald inner edge and damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Fail202,545 miles (+9,043)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,545 miles
    Test number
    655672836222
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close bald inner edge and damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass193,502 miles (+6,133)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    193,502 miles
    Test number
    949824138192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  10. Pass187,369 miles (+10,448)2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    187,369 miles
    Test number
    849893584767
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass176,921 miles (+11,510)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    176,921 miles
    Test number
    522441692397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass165,411 miles (+16,909)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    165,411 miles
    Test number
    495352610829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass148,502 miles (+13,497)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    148,502 miles
    Test number
    848410153129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass135,005 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    135,005 miles
    Test number
    633483417784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail135,005 miles (+17,497)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,005 miles
    Test number
    497039569666
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass117,508 miles (+14,893)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    117,508 miles
    Test number
    978715085011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass102,615 miles (+14,330)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    102,615 miles
    Test number
    666294384068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass88,285 miles (+19,195)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    88,285 miles
    Test number
    688227363016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteBoth nearside front and rear outer tyre wall have cuts in them

  19. Pass69,090 miles (+19,620)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    69,090 miles
    Test number
    156197562444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass49,470 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    49,470 miles
    Test number
    148264571453
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S12 GGA

Does S12 GGA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 GGA is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S12 GGA?
The MOT on S12 GGA is valid until 20 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 GGA done?
S12 GGA was recorded at 224,547 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 11,342 miles a year.
Has S12 GGA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 GGA has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on S12 GGA 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 GGA find?
S12 GGA passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts; exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.

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