Mercedes-Benz C
Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,398 cc
S12 GJAMOT history
S12 GJA is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 12 Jan 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Aug 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 189,089 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 22 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 189,089 mi
- At MOT on 16 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 20 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,065 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S12 GJA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,398 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 12 Jan 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 22 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S12 GJA was last recorded at 189,089 miles on 16 Aug 2025, 2,122 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 186,967 miles · 23 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,122 miles
- Average per year
- 7,065 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 189,089 miles
- 2024 – 186,967 miles
- 2023 – 186,436 miles
- 2022 – 177,107 miles
- 2021 – 167,563 miles
- 2020 – 159,390 miles
- 2019 – 152,105 miles
- 2018 – 140,761 miles
- 2017 – 128,020 miles
- 2016 – 121,880 miles
- 2015 – 111,677 miles
- 2014 – 101,538 miles
- 2013 – 93,578 miles
- 2011 – 81,798 miles
- 2010 – 75,943 miles
- 2009 – 70,535 miles
- 2008 – 65,031 miles
- 2007 – 59,591 miles
- 2006 – 53,701 miles
- 2005 – 48,079 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm on legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside mirror slightly insecure
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
25 tests since 31 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass189,089 miles (+2,122)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 189,089 miles
- Test number
- 293906462746
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass186,967 miles (+531)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 186,967 miles
- Test number
- 539147119950
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass186,436 miles (+9,329)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 186,436 miles
- Test number
- 263375490674
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass177,107 miles (+9,544)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 177,107 miles
- Test number
- 199285653482
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass167,563 miles (+8,173)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 167,563 miles
- Test number
- 551792170250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass159,390 miles (+7,285)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 159,390 miles
- Test number
- 735859331914
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass152,105 miles (+11,344)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 152,105 miles
- Test number
- 212324572895
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass140,761 miles (+12,741)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 140,761 miles
- Test number
- 124857095580
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,020 miles (+6,140)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 128,020 miles
- Test number
- 372353794900
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,880 miles (+4)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 121,880 miles
- Test number
- 748302576736
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm on legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside mirror slightly insecure
- AdvisorySill covers fitted and slight corrosion to door shuts
- AdvisorySlight dampness around power steering box
Fail121,876 miles (+10,199)3 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,876 miles
- Test number
- 327694951466
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm on legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside mirror slightly insecure
- AdvisorySill covers fitted and slight corrosion to door shuts
- AdvisorySlight dampness around power steering box
Fail111,677 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,677 miles
- Test number
- 246519465495
- Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass111,677 miles (+126)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 111,677 miles
- Test number
- 278999765444
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail111,551 miles (+10,013)3 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,551 miles
- Test number
- 367116155148
- FailureOffside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteN/s/r tyre wear on outer edge
Pass101,538 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 101,538 miles
- Test number
- 105870064124
- 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)
Fail101,538 miles (+7,960)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,538 miles
- Test number
- 629917454159
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- 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)
Pass93,578 miles (+11,780)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 93,578 miles
- Test number
- 867682403026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,798 miles (+5,855)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 81,798 miles
- Test number
- 729082941213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,943 miles (+5,408)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 75,943 miles
- Test number
- 703248210281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,535 miles (+5,504)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 70,535 miles
- Test number
- 640687249248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,031 miles (+5,440)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 65,031 miles
- Test number
- 680474638202
- 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)
Fail59,591 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,591 miles
- Test number
- 770695527206
- Repaired at testFront Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass59,591 miles (+5,890)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 59,591 miles
- Test number
- 841575127204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,701 miles (+5,622)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 53,701 miles
- Test number
- 250682046270
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass48,079 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2006
- Odometer
- 48,079 miles
- Test number
- 944343745276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S12 GJA
- Does S12 GJA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S12 GJA expired on 22 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S12 GJA?
- The MOT on S12 GJA expired on 22 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S12 GJA done?
- S12 GJA was recorded at 189,089 miles at its MOT on 16 Aug 2025, an average of 7,065 miles a year.
- Has S12 GJA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S12 GJA has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2016.
- Has the mileage on S12 GJA 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 S12 GJA find?
- S12 GJA passed its latest MOT on 16 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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