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Mercedes-Benz C

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

SHL 12MOT history

SHL 12 is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 27 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 19 MOT tests, with 205,456 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.

SHL 12 grey Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz C-Class, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
205,456 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
11 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,786 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SHL 12
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
27 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

SHL 12 was last recorded at 205,456 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Jul 2017: 127,630 miles, lower than 191,161 miles on 15 Jul 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
205,441 miles · 4 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
10,786 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 205,456 miles
  • 2024 – 199,320 miles
  • 2023 – 191,849 miles
  • 2022 – 185,179 miles
  • 2021 – 175,940 miles
  • 2019 – 152,010 miles
  • 2018 – 140,140 miles
  • 2017 – 127,630 miles
  • 2016 – 191,161 miles
  • 2015 – 93,736 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass205,456 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Engine covers/undertrays

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 23 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass205,456 miles (+15)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    205,456 miles
    Test number
    601241444338
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail205,441 miles (+6,121)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,441 miles
    Test number
    586370490954
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass199,320 miles (+7,471)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    199,320 miles
    Test number
    860031007157
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass191,849 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    191,849 miles
    Test number
    477355989531
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail191,849 miles (+6,670)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,849 miles
    Test number
    462334762160
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass185,179 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    185,179 miles
    Test number
    647870157043
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail185,179 miles (+9,239)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,179 miles
    Test number
    862104169704
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass175,940 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    175,940 miles
    Test number
    666793907009
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail175,940 miles (+8,331)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,940 miles
    Test number
    613241518429
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass167,609 miles (+15,599)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    167,609 miles
    Test number
    903153343483
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Tyre has slight damage on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged Tyre has slight damage on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass152,010 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    152,010 miles
    Test number
    296795356363
    • AdvisoryEngine covers/undertrays

  12. Fail152,010 miles (+11,870)1 dangerous1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,010 miles
    Test number
    418731118246
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35-18 90w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam Did not work at first/switched off all electrics then switched on and it then worked/customer to monitor (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers/undertrays
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass140,140 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    140,140 miles
    Test number
    508699119664
    • AdvisoryEngine covers/undertrays
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail140,135 miles (+12,505)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,135 miles
    Test number
    746473813283
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers/undertrays
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass127,630 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    127,630 miles
    Test number
    370731138452
    • AdvisoryEngine covers/undertrays
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre bald outer edge/side wall damage - no cords seen
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail127,630 miles (-63,531)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,630 miles
    Test number
    417965048859
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers/undertrays
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre bald outer edge/side wall damage - no cords seen
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass191,161 miles (+97,425)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    191,161 miles
    Test number
    851862962623
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres 3mm
    • AdvisoryNail in o/s/f tyre

  18. Pass93,736 miles (+668)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    93,736 miles
    Test number
    356591415412
    • 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)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre damaged badly on outer sidewall

  19. Fail93,068 miles2 failures8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,068 miles
    Test number
    318864305420
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre damaged badly on outer sidewall

Questions about SHL 12

What vehicle is registration SHL 12 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SHL 12 on a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 27 Jul 2012. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does SHL 12 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SHL 12 is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on SHL 12?
The MOT on SHL 12 is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SHL 12 done?
SHL 12 was recorded at 205,456 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 10,786 miles a year.
Has SHL 12 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SHL 12 has failed 8 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on SHL 12 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Jul 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on SHL 12 find?
SHL 12 passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with 8 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 5 more.

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