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White · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

L6 JPJMOT history

L6 JPJ is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 5 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 103,899 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2026.

L6 JPJ white Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2027
Mileage
103,899 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,983 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 JPJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
5 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 JPJ was last recorded at 103,899 miles on 17 Oct 2026, 8,481 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,418 miles · 30 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
8,481 miles
Average per year
6,983 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,899 miles
  • 2025 – 95,418 miles
  • 2024 – 90,849 miles
  • 2023 – 84,947 miles
  • 2022 – 79,003 miles
  • 2021 – 73,279 miles
  • 2020 – 70,043 miles
  • 2019 – 65,298 miles
  • 2018 – 55,078 miles
  • 2017 – 43,256 miles
  • 2016 – 33,701 miles
  • 2015 – 26,636 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,899 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak lower engine

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 24 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,899 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    103,899 miles
    Test number
    665908388087
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak lower engine

  2. Fail103,895 miles (+8,477)1 dangerous2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,895 miles
    Test number
    837348599367
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak lower engine

  3. Pass95,418 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    95,418 miles
    Test number
    305806311612
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail95,418 miles (+4,569)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,418 miles
    Test number
    612714923449
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass90,849 miles (+148)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    90,849 miles
    Test number
    790919971288
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Fail90,701 miles (+5,754)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,701 miles
    Test number
    704548610939
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass84,947 miles (+5,944)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    84,947 miles
    Test number
    813884978950
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass79,003 miles (+5,724)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    79,003 miles
    Test number
    577812482882
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on 1.6mm change as soon as possible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass73,279 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    73,279 miles
    Test number
    376922400959
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail73,279 miles (+3,236)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,279 miles
    Test number
    599624768060
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass70,043 miles (+4,745)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    70,043 miles
    Test number
    460987092906
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass65,298 miles (+10,220)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    65,298 miles
    Test number
    117540187268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,078 miles (+11,822)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    55,078 miles
    Test number
    422758562625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,256 miles (+225)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    43,256 miles
    Test number
    192836181553
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail43,031 miles (+9,330)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,031 miles
    Test number
    423214225366
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass33,701 miles (+7,065)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    33,701 miles
    Test number
    277806206024
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass26,636 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    26,636 miles
    Test number
    881062485882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L6 JPJ

Does L6 JPJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 JPJ is valid until 29 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L6 JPJ?
The MOT on L6 JPJ is valid until 29 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L6 JPJ done?
L6 JPJ was recorded at 103,899 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2026, an average of 6,983 miles a year.
Has L6 JPJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 JPJ has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L6 JPJ 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 L6 JPJ find?
L6 JPJ passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s; nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front, and 6 more.

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