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White · Diesel · 2013 · 2,143 cc

LS13 JLSMOT history

LS13 JLS is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 27 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 148,192 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2026.

LS13 JLS white Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Feb 2027
Mileage
148,192 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
11,236 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS13 JLS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
27 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS13 JLS was last recorded at 148,192 miles on 3 Feb 2026, 14,102 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,090 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
14,102 miles
Average per year
11,236 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,192 miles
  • 2025 – 134,090 miles
  • 2024 – 123,716 miles
  • 2023 – 113,884 miles
  • 2022 – 98,514 miles
  • 2021 – 83,111 miles
  • 2020 – 73,181 miles
  • 2019 – 61,579 miles
  • 2017 – 52,583 miles
  • 2016 – 37,753 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,192 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Central cross member damaged marked in yellow crayon

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Undertray not fully secure and damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked in yellow crayon

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Active bonnet malfunction light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

12 tests since 6 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,192 miles (+14,102)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    148,192 miles
    Test number
    809692650117
    • AdvisoryNearside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass134,090 miles (+10,374)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    134,090 miles
    Test number
    816779085162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass123,716 miles (+9,832)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    123,716 miles
    Test number
    661257357787
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parkbrake (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively parkbrake?? (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass113,884 miles (+15,370)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    113,884 miles
    Test number
    372049221149
    • MinorFront Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. Pass98,514 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    98,514 miles
    Test number
    322397153427
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail98,514 miles (+15,403)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,514 miles
    Test number
    128215091021
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass83,111 miles (+9,930)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    83,111 miles
    Test number
    919643737069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass73,181 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    73,181 miles
    Test number
    561480002264
    • AdvisoryCentral cross member damaged marked in yellow crayon
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Undertray not fully secure and damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked in yellow crayon (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryActive bonnet malfunction light on
  9. Fail73,181 miles (+11,602)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,181 miles
    Test number
    674285053293
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral cross member damaged marked in yellow crayon
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Undertray not fully secure and damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked in yellow crayon (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryActive bonnet malfunction light on
  10. Pass61,579 miles (+8,996)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    61,579 miles
    Test number
    706377892867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass52,583 miles (+14,830)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    52,583 miles
    Test number
    112717315716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass37,753 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    37,753 miles
    Test number
    293963767802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS13 JLS

Does LS13 JLS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS13 JLS is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS13 JLS?
The MOT on LS13 JLS is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS13 JLS done?
LS13 JLS was recorded at 148,192 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2026, an average of 11,236 miles a year.
Has LS13 JLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS13 JLS has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LS13 JLS 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 LS13 JLS find?
LS13 JLS passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside service brake binding but not excessively; nearside suspension arm ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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