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Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,148 cc

C8 ELJMOT history

C8 ELJ is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 14 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 10 Sept 2022 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 100,387 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Sept 2022.

C8 ELJ silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Sept 2022
Mileage
100,387 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2022
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,088 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 ELJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
14 May 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Sept 2022
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

C8 ELJ was last recorded at 100,387 miles on 29 Sept 2022, 3,749 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,638 miles · 11 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
3,749 miles
Average per year
2,088 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 100,387 miles
  • 2021 – 96,638 miles
  • 2020 – 92,833 miles
  • 2019 – 88,299 miles
  • 2018 – 87,244 miles
  • 2017 – 86,059 miles
  • 2016 – 84,801 miles
  • 2015 – 83,422 miles
  • 2014 – 81,847 miles
  • 2013 – 80,170 miles
  • 2012 – 78,473 miles
  • 2011 – 76,326 miles
  • 2010 – 74,687 miles
  • 2009 – 72,136 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail100,387 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner/outer tread low (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner/outer tread low/perished (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp lens cracked
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner/outer tread low (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner/outer tread low/perished (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 18 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail100,387 miles (+3,749)2 dangerous5 major2 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,387 miles
    Test number
    101054474790
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner/outer tread low (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner/outer tread low/perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp lens cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner/outer tread low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner/outer tread low/perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass96,638 miles (+3,805)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    96,638 miles
    Test number
    186777435961
    • AdvisoryFront headlamps dull
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced bushes slight spilt (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass92,833 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    92,833 miles
    Test number
    961977847497
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail92,832 miles (+4,533)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,832 miles
    Test number
    166975765831
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass88,299 miles (+1,055)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    88,299 miles
    Test number
    788077496538
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass87,244 miles (+1,185)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    87,244 miles
    Test number
    495279307242
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass86,059 miles (+1,258)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    86,059 miles
    Test number
    768169699098
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres inner and outer tread getting low

  8. Pass84,801 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    84,801 miles
    Test number
    902099283556
    • AdvisoryFRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front COIL SPRING
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail84,801 miles (+1,379)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,801 miles
    Test number
    114230269620
    • FailureNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front COIL SPRING
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  10. Pass83,422 miles (+1,575)5 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    83,422 miles
    Test number
    425955325224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s mirror broked
    • NoteN/s/r light lens cracked

  11. Pass81,847 miles (+1,677)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    81,847 miles
    Test number
    375263024442
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteFuel pump noisey
    • NoteN/s + o/s steering rack ends
    • NoteRear springs corroded

  12. Pass80,170 miles (+1,697)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    80,170 miles
    Test number
    337684023271
    • NoteN/s/f slight play in wheel bearing
    • NoteN/s/r lens cracked
    • NoteO/s/f steering rack slight play
    • NoteRear coil springs corroded

  13. Pass78,473 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    78,473 miles
    Test number
    408532142223
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteN/s/r lamp cracked
    • NoteRear brake pads low
    • NoteRear springs corroded
    • NoteSlight play o/s/f + n/s/f wheel bearing

  14. Fail78,473 miles (+2,147)1 failure5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,473 miles
    Test number
    936002442222
    • FailureOffside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteN/s/r lamp cracked
    • NoteRear brake pads low
    • NoteRear springs corroded
    • NoteSlight play o/s/f + n/s/f wheel bearing

  15. Pass76,326 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    76,326 miles
    Test number
    547628221250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  16. Fail76,326 miles (+1,639)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,326 miles
    Test number
    559918621264
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  17. Pass74,687 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    74,687 miles
    Test number
    304505130483
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  18. Fail74,687 miles (+1,489)1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,687 miles
    Test number
    841585930225
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  19. Fail73,198 miles (+1,062)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,198 miles
    Test number
    423863210140
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

  20. Fail72,136 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,136 miles
    Test number
    104267879064
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass72,136 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    72,136 miles
    Test number
    872297679012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 ELJ

Does C8 ELJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C8 ELJ expired on 10 Sept 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C8 ELJ?
The MOT on C8 ELJ expired on 10 Sept 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C8 ELJ done?
C8 ELJ was recorded at 100,387 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2022, an average of 2,088 miles a year.
Has C8 ELJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 ELJ has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on C8 ELJ 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 C8 ELJ find?
C8 ELJ failed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2022 with 2 dangerous defects, 5 major defects, 2 minor defects and 15 advisories: nearside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner/outer tread low; rear brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% axle 2; exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine, and 21 more.

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