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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,796 cc

LS12 GJOMOT history

LS12 GJO is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz B-Class first used on 26 Mar 2012. Its MOT expired on 6 Feb 2026 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 73,029 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2025.

LS12 GJO black Mercedes-Benz B-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Feb 2026
Mileage
73,029 mi
At MOT on 7 Feb 2025
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,256 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 GJO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
B-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 GJO was last recorded at 73,029 miles on 7 Feb 2025, 4,061 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Jan 2018: 50,245 miles, lower than 74,565 miles on 18 Jan 2017.

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
68,968 miles · 7 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
4,061 miles
Average per year
4,256 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 73,029 miles
  • 2023 – 68,968 miles
  • 2022 – 65,517 miles
  • 2021 – 59,778 miles
  • 2019 – 55,387 miles
  • 2018 – 50,245 miles
  • 2017 – 74,565 miles
  • 2016 – 37,614 miles
  • 2015 – 30,252 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,029 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

13 tests since 20 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,029 miles (+4,061)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    73,029 miles
    Test number
    981794064305
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass68,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    68,968 miles
    Test number
    168343811977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail68,968 miles (+3,451)3 dangerous11 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,968 miles
    Test number
    921328784035
    • DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system BOTH REAR (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  4. Pass65,517 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    65,517 miles
    Test number
    342096729284
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail65,514 miles (+5,736)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,514 miles
    Test number
    631513514274
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass59,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    59,778 miles
    Test number
    640466794592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail59,774 miles (+4,387)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,774 miles
    Test number
    449874885779
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass55,387 miles (+2,852)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    55,387 miles
    Test number
    531490868048
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass52,535 miles (+2,290)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    52,535 miles
    Test number
    474714883323
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has undertrays fitted
  10. Pass50,245 miles (-24,320)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    50,245 miles
    Test number
    216050609948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass74,565 miles (+36,951)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    74,565 miles
    Test number
    607428870963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass37,614 miles (+7,362)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    37,614 miles
    Test number
    385596460037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass30,252 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    30,252 miles
    Test number
    139050825007
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LS12 GJO

Does LS12 GJO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS12 GJO expired on 6 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS12 GJO?
The MOT on LS12 GJO expired on 6 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS12 GJO done?
LS12 GJO was recorded at 73,029 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2025, an average of 4,256 miles a year.
Has LS12 GJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 GJO has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LS12 GJO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Jan 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS12 GJO find?
LS12 GJO passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2025 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front outer tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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