
Mercedes-Benz C
Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 2,148 cc
J4 ETLMOT history
J4 ETL is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 18 Oct 2007. Its MOT expired on 17 Dec 2025 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 180,746 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 17 Dec 2025
- Mileage
- 180,746 mi
- At MOT on 18 Dec 2024
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 11,643 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J4 ETL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,148 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 18 Oct 2007
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 17 Dec 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Dec 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
J4 ETL was last recorded at 180,746 miles on 18 Dec 2024, 23 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 180,723 miles · 17 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 23 miles
- Average per year
- 11,643 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 180,746 miles
- 2023 – 172,361 miles
- 2022 – 158,175 miles
- 2021 – 144,330 miles
- 2020 – 134,274 miles
- 2019 – 123,362 miles
- 2018 – 110,877 miles
- 2017 – 93,615 miles
- 2016 – 76,155 miles
- 2015 – 60,950 miles
- 2014 – 44,860 miles
- 2013 – 32,791 miles
- 2012 – 26,209 miles
- 2011 – 19,732 miles
- 2010 – 14,802 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (forward) (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flex hose
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flex hose
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Plastic sill covers fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
20 tests since 17 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass180,746 miles (+23)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 180,746 miles
- Test number
- 653473348188
- MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (forward) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail180,723 miles (+8,362)4 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,723 miles
- Test number
- 115445060798
- MajorFront Position lamp not working x 2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (forward) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass172,361 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 172,361 miles
- Test number
- 820770039295
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail172,361 miles (+14,186)1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,361 miles
- Test number
- 937403687395
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass158,175 miles (+13,845)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 158,175 miles
- Test number
- 738162580051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,330 miles (+25)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 144,330 miles
- Test number
- 352167524096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail144,305 miles (+10,031)4 dangerous2 major1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,305 miles
- Test number
- 535779184984
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
Pass134,274 miles (+10,912)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 134,274 miles
- Test number
- 176550386711
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner tie bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner tie bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass123,362 miles (+12,485)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 123,362 miles
- Test number
- 885977313366
- MinorOffside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flex hose (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 cover missing from mirror
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flex hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted
- AdvisorySlight lip on both front brake discs
- AdvisoryUnder covers / under trays fitted
Pass110,877 miles (+17,262)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 110,877 miles
- Test number
- 642000671651
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flex hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flex hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryEngine covers /under trays fitted
- AdvisoryLip on both front brake discs
- AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted
Pass93,615 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 93,615 miles
- Test number
- 744683361561
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,615 miles (+17,460)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,615 miles
- Test number
- 278324184249
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Pass76,155 miles (+15,205)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 76,155 miles
- Test number
- 876563546145
- AdvisoryCovers fitted
Pass60,950 miles (+16,090)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 60,950 miles
- Test number
- 706067942140
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
Pass44,860 miles (+12,069)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 44,860 miles
- Test number
- 315626214392
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass32,791 miles (+6,582)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 32,791 miles
- Test number
- 106365913323
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,209 miles (+6,477)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 26,209 miles
- Test number
- 177887142236
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass19,732 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 19,732 miles
- Test number
- 439225061220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail19,732 miles (+4,930)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 19,732 miles
- Test number
- 788195561237
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass14,802 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 14,802 miles
- Test number
- 460820960245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about J4 ETL
- Does J4 ETL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on J4 ETL expired on 17 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on J4 ETL?
- The MOT on J4 ETL expired on 17 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has J4 ETL done?
- J4 ETL was recorded at 180,746 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2024, an average of 11,643 miles a year.
- Has J4 ETL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J4 ETL has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on J4 ETL 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 J4 ETL find?
- J4 ETL passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2024 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s; offside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s, and 4 more.
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