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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.

J4 ETL silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass180,746 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. Pass158,175 miles (+13,845)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    158,175 miles
    Test number
    738162580051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass144,330 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    144,330 miles
    Test number
    352167524096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. Pass93,615 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    93,615 miles
    Test number
    744683361561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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)
  13. Pass76,155 miles (+15,205)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    76,155 miles
    Test number
    876563546145
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted
  14. Pass60,950 miles (+16,090)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    60,950 miles
    Test number
    706067942140
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
  15. 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
  16. Pass32,791 miles (+6,582)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    32,791 miles
    Test number
    106365913323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. 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
  18. Pass19,732 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    19,732 miles
    Test number
    439225061220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. 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)
  20. 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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