MERCEDES-BENZ C VN12WLU has 16 MOTs

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This 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ C has Passed 12 MOTs and Failed 4 times since 2015

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 170,046 miles 2 months ago on Tuesday 21st April 2026 at 08:59.

The current MOT will expire in 10 months on Tuesday 20th April 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 8 months on Monday 1st March 2027.

VN12WLU MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED20TH APRIL 2027170,046 MI
FAILED30TH MARCH 2026170,046 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED17TH APRIL 202516TH APRIL 2026165,630 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED22ND MAY 202421ST MAY 2025158,908 MI
FAILED8TH MAY 2024158,907 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED20TH APRIL 202310TH MAY 2024152,437 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED18TH APRIL 2023152,400 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Side Repeater Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED12TH APRIL 202210TH MAY 2023143,205 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
PASSED30TH APRIL 202110TH MAY 2022136,144 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Undertrays Fitted
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. MINOR - Nearside Front Lower Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  5. MINOR - Offside Front Lower Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED11TH MAY 202010TH MAY 2021127,076 MI
PASSED24TH APRIL 201923RD OCTOBER 2020124,065 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
FAILED23RD APRIL 2019124,065 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed Down To The Ply On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED22ND MAY 201831ST MAY 2019118,703 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nail In Nearside Rear Tyre
PASSED23RD MAY 201731ST MAY 2018106,296 MI
PASSED31ST MAY 201631ST MAY 201793,479 MI
PASSED13TH MAY 201531ST MAY 201674,799 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  5. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

VN12WLU Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 75% | MOT Failure Rate: 25%

VN12WLU MOT Comments

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VN12WLU Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 170,046 miles | Average yearly mileage: 12,146 miles

VN12WLU FAQs

This Mercedes-Benz C with registration VN12WLU was manufactured on Thursday 31st May 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 2.1 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 170,046 miles, so this Mercedes-Benz has travelled an average of 12,146 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 16 MOTs on record for this Mercedes-Benz C beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2015. We can see 4 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means VN12WLU has a 75% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mercedes-Benz C has had 29 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 3 Major, 1 Dangerous and 0 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Mercedes-Benz C is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 8 months on Monday 1st March 2027 .

Does VN12WLU have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Thursday 2nd July 2026 VN12WLU does have an active MOT. Read more

Is VN12WLU Taxed?

Yes, as of Thursday 2nd July 2026 VN12WLU does have Tax. Read more

When does VN12WLU Tax expire?

The current Tax for VN12WLU will expire in 8 months on Monday 1st March 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does VN12WLU MOT expire?

The current MOT for VN12WLU will expire in 10 months on Tuesday 20th April 2027. Read more

When did VN12WLU have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for VN12WLU was on Tuesday 21st April 2026 at 08:59. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has VN12WLU Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 16 MOTs on record for VN12WLU we can see 12 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has VN12WLU Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 16 MOTs on record for VN12WLU we can see 4 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 75% MOT pass rate! Read more

How many miles has VN12WLU done?

The odometer reading for VN12WLU at the last MOT in April 2026 was 170,046 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 12,146 miles per year. Read more

How old is VN12WLU?

The vehicle VN12WLU was manufactured in 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 31st May 2012. Read more

What colour is VN12WLU?

The official colour of VN12WLU is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does VN12WLU have?

VN12WLU has a 2.1 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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