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Black · Diesel · 2013 · 2,143 cc

V22 LJSMOT history

V22 LJS is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 21 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 66,387 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

V22 LJS black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Nov 2026
Mileage
66,387 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,668 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V22 LJS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
21 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V22 LJS was last recorded at 66,387 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 5,136 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,251 miles · 13 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,136 miles
Average per year
4,668 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 66,387 miles
  • 2024 – 61,251 miles
  • 2023 – 58,723 miles
  • 2022 – 54,933 miles
  • 2021 – 50,432 miles
  • 2020 – 46,557 miles
  • 2019 – 42,199 miles
  • 2018 – 35,481 miles
  • 2017 – 30,015 miles
  • 2016 – 24,140 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,387 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • 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))

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.

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 21 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,387 miles (+5,136)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    66,387 miles
    Test number
    250932353006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  2. Pass61,251 miles (+2,528)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    61,251 miles
    Test number
    256569228643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass58,723 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    58,723 miles
    Test number
    919789098886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail58,720 miles (+3,787)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,720 miles
    Test number
    180233235724
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NSF drop link dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass54,933 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    54,933 miles
    Test number
    740123752379
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail54,933 miles (+4,501)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,933 miles
    Test number
    237219455202
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass50,432 miles (+3,875)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    50,432 miles
    Test number
    238050062042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass46,557 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    46,557 miles
    Test number
    549301619598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail46,545 miles (+4,346)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,545 miles
    Test number
    337829704335
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre x2
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass42,199 miles (+6,718)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    42,199 miles
    Test number
    661657142479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass35,481 miles (+5,466)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    35,481 miles
    Test number
    238330529018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn to 3mm

  12. Pass30,015 miles (+5,875)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    30,015 miles
    Test number
    435331632712
    • AdvisoryUnder trays/sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

  13. Pass24,140 miles (+2,776)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    24,140 miles
    Test number
    159617065055
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

  14. Pass21,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    21,364 miles
    Test number
    458501672200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V22 LJS

Does V22 LJS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V22 LJS is valid until 12 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V22 LJS?
The MOT on V22 LJS is valid until 12 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V22 LJS done?
V22 LJS was recorded at 66,387 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 4,668 miles a year.
Has V22 LJS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V22 LJS has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on V22 LJS 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 V22 LJS find?
V22 LJS passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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