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Black · Petrol · 2017 · 1,991 cc

71 JLSMOT history

71 JLS is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 19 May 2017. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 40,793 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

71 JLS black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jul 2027
Mileage
40,793 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,673 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
71 JLS
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
19 May 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

71 JLS was last recorded at 40,793 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 2,773 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
38,020 miles · 3 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,773 miles
Average per year
3,673 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 40,793 miles
  • 2025 – 38,020 miles
  • 2024 – 34,311 miles
  • 2023 – 30,417 miles
  • 2022 – 26,570 miles
  • 2021 – 22,096 miles
  • 2020 – 18,801 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,793 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

10 tests since 11 May 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,793 miles (+2,773)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    40,793 miles
    Test number
    772609188734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass38,020 miles (+3,709)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    38,020 miles
    Test number
    899081769230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass34,311 miles (+3,894)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    34,311 miles
    Test number
    367353996953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass30,417 miles (+3,847)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    30,417 miles
    Test number
    743063382750
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Pass26,570 miles (+4,474)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    26,570 miles
    Test number
    751888139390
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass22,096 miles (+3,295)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    22,096 miles
    Test number
    469020011041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass18,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    18,801 miles
    Test number
    549068535199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail18,801 miles (+62)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,801 miles
    Test number
    428431799986
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail18,739 miles1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,739 miles
    Test number
    807201652551
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    366654952877
    • AdvisoryCOVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Questions about 71 JLS

What vehicle is registration 71 JLS currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 71 JLS on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 19 May 2017. 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 71 JLS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 71 JLS is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on 71 JLS?
The MOT on 71 JLS is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 71 JLS done?
71 JLS was recorded at 40,793 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 3,673 miles a year.
Has 71 JLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 71 JLS has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on 71 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 71 JLS find?
71 JLS passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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