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Mercedes-Benz C

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,597 cc

17 RJMOT history

17 RJ is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 23 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 6 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 61,899 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

17 RJ grey Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz C-Class, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Dec 2026
Mileage
61,899 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,147 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
17 RJ
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
23 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

17 RJ was last recorded at 61,899 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,898 miles · 28 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,147 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 61,899 miles
  • 2024 – 60,801 miles
  • 2023 – 59,811 miles
  • 2022 – 57,557 miles
  • 2021 – 53,460 miles
  • 2020 – 52,033 miles
  • 2019 – 50,202 miles
  • 2018 – 47,658 miles
  • 2017 – 44,802 miles
  • 2016 – 41,975 miles
  • 2015 – 37,914 miles
  • 2014 – 32,300 miles
  • 2013 – 26,121 miles
  • 2012 – 20,728 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,899 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Thrust arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,899 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    61,899 miles
    Test number
    744426811054
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail61,898 miles (+1,097)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,898 miles
    Test number
    941253243674
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass60,801 miles (+990)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    60,801 miles
    Test number
    258143070884
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass59,811 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    59,811 miles
    Test number
    774786086023
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail59,803 miles (+2,246)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,803 miles
    Test number
    524671422876
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass57,557 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    57,557 miles
    Test number
    321698359295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail57,553 miles (+4,093)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,553 miles
    Test number
    788411965757
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass53,460 miles (+1,427)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    53,460 miles
    Test number
    923208364289
    • 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. Pass52,033 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    52,033 miles
    Test number
    286899989446
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail52,033 miles (+1,831)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,033 miles
    Test number
    697479362397
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass50,202 miles (+2,544)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    50,202 miles
    Test number
    655408024002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass47,658 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    47,658 miles
    Test number
    168881105068
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail47,658 miles (+2,856)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,658 miles
    Test number
    221085877338
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass44,802 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    44,802 miles
    Test number
    692234057198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail44,802 miles (+2,827)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,802 miles
    Test number
    563450235687
    • Repaired at testNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass41,975 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    41,975 miles
    Test number
    304546077482
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail41,975 miles (+4,061)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,975 miles
    Test number
    123480619323
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass37,914 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    37,914 miles
    Test number
    814904741022
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Fail37,914 miles (+5,614)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,914 miles
    Test number
    341986773211
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass32,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    32,300 miles
    Test number
    409712904451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail32,300 miles (+6,179)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,300 miles
    Test number
    159872304335
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  22. Pass26,121 miles (+5,393)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    26,121 miles
    Test number
    839305813316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,728 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    20,728 miles
    Test number
    399886802344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 17 RJ

What vehicle is registration 17 RJ currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 17 RJ on a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 23 Nov 2009. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 17 RJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 17 RJ is valid until 6 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on 17 RJ?
The MOT on 17 RJ is valid until 6 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 17 RJ done?
17 RJ was recorded at 61,899 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 3,147 miles a year.
Has 17 RJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 17 RJ has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on 17 RJ 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 17 RJ find?
17 RJ passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: offside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge; offside rear coil spring corroded; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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