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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

LS12 GHJMOT history

LS12 GHJ is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 26 Mar 2012. Its MOT expired on 29 Mar 2024 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 291,374 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2023.

LS12 GHJ black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Mar 2024
Mileage
291,374 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2023
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
24,993 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 GHJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 GHJ was last recorded at 291,374 miles on 30 Mar 2023, 469 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
290,905 miles · 24 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
469 miles
Average per year
24,993 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 291,374 miles
  • 2022 – 268,342 miles
  • 2021 – 241,897 miles
  • 2020 – 220,397 miles
  • 2019 – 201,190 miles
  • 2018 – 173,411 miles
  • 2017 – 146,175 miles
  • 2016 – 119,340 miles
  • 2015 – 90,195 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass291,374 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

13 tests since 12 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass291,374 miles (+469)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    291,374 miles
    Test number
    563209720370
    • 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))

  2. Fail290,905 miles (+22,563)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    290,905 miles
    Test number
    558184495382
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))

  3. Pass268,342 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    268,342 miles
    Test number
    627614683641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail268,342 miles (+26,445)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    268,342 miles
    Test number
    966336153219
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

  5. Pass241,897 miles (+21,500)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    241,897 miles
    Test number
    452270149743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass220,397 miles (+19,207)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    220,397 miles
    Test number
    579430969679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass201,190 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    201,190 miles
    Test number
    358266569765
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail201,190 miles (+27,779)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,190 miles
    Test number
    603312483893
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass173,411 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    173,411 miles
    Test number
    842574577476
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Fail173,411 miles (+27,236)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,411 miles
    Test number
    530050147656
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass146,175 miles (+26,835)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    146,175 miles
    Test number
    544166751988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass119,340 miles (+29,145)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    119,340 miles
    Test number
    584124868828
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryEngine management warning lamp illuminated
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass90,195 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    90,195 miles
    Test number
    629121275056
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges
    • NoteRear brake pads more than 50% worn

Questions about LS12 GHJ

Does LS12 GHJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS12 GHJ expired on 29 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS12 GHJ?
The MOT on LS12 GHJ expired on 29 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS12 GHJ done?
LS12 GHJ was recorded at 291,374 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2023, an average of 24,993 miles a year.
Has LS12 GHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 GHJ has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LS12 GHJ 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 LS12 GHJ find?
LS12 GHJ passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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