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Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,799 cc

J66 WAXMOT history

J66 WAX is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Jun 1998. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jun 2027 and it has passed 23 of 25 MOT tests, with 71,840 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2026.

J66 WAX black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jun 2027
Mileage
71,840 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
23 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,301 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J66 WAX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Jun 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J66 WAX was last recorded at 71,840 miles on 17 Jun 2026, 1,861 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,979 miles · 19 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,861 miles
Average per year
2,301 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,840 miles
  • 2025 – 69,979 miles
  • 2024 – 65,646 miles
  • 2023 – 61,490 miles
  • 2022 – 57,757 miles
  • 2021 – 55,602 miles
  • 2020 – 54,036 miles
  • 2019 – 50,547 miles
  • 2018 – 48,483 miles
  • 2017 – 44,187 miles
  • 2016 – 42,781 miles
  • 2015 – 40,875 miles
  • 2014 – 38,672 miles
  • 2013 – 35,798 miles
  • 2012 – 33,670 miles
  • 2011 – 33,015 miles
  • 2010 – 32,127 miles
  • 2009 – 31,123 miles
  • 2008 – 29,913 miles
  • 2007 – 27,377 miles
  • 2006 – 25,091 miles
  • 2005 – 23,329 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,840 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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,840 miles (+1,861)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    71,840 miles
    Test number
    969846066714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass69,979 miles (+4,333)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    69,979 miles
    Test number
    734592521264
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass65,646 miles (+4,156)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    65,646 miles
    Test number
    946986020460
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust section deteriorated
  4. Pass61,490 miles (+3,733)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    61,490 miles
    Test number
    250008281165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass57,757 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    57,757 miles
    Test number
    523780007956
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail57,757 miles (+2,155)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,757 miles
    Test number
    774466259121
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass55,602 miles (+1,566)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    55,602 miles
    Test number
    144091704862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass54,036 miles (+3,489)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    54,036 miles
    Test number
    978243059368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass50,547 miles (+2,064)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    50,547 miles
    Test number
    803541666065
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering strut (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass48,483 miles (+102)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    48,483 miles
    Test number
    231283634004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail48,381 miles (+4,194)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,381 miles
    Test number
    485525942910
    • MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  12. Pass44,187 miles (+1,406)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    44,187 miles
    Test number
    542569739947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass42,781 miles (+1,906)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    42,781 miles
    Test number
    155638876760
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing low on outer edge.
  14. Pass40,875 miles (+2,203)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    40,875 miles
    Test number
    976019855176
    • AdvisorySteering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • NoteThe nearside front tyre is slightly worn and perished on the outer edge
    • NoteThe offside rear tyre is slightly perished on the outside edge
  15. Pass38,672 miles (+2,874)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    38,672 miles
    Test number
    206081164114
    • AdvisorySteering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • NoteBoth front tyres and the offside rear tyre all have slight wear and perishing to the outside edges
  16. Pass35,798 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    35,798 miles
    Test number
    919815753103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass35,798 miles (+2,128)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    35,798 miles
    Test number
    358192553139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  18. Pass33,670 miles (+655)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2013
    Odometer
    33,670 miles
    Test number
    546540232186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  19. Pass33,015 miles (+888)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    33,015 miles
    Test number
    855033041140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAll four tyres slight cracks due to old age
  20. Pass32,127 miles (+1,004)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    32,127 miles
    Test number
    513884830152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass31,123 miles (+1,210)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    31,123 miles
    Test number
    673157049145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,913 miles (+2,536)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2009
    Odometer
    29,913 miles
    Test number
    683710048166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,377 miles (+2,286)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2008
    Odometer
    27,377 miles
    Test number
    262971547197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass25,091 miles (+1,762)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2007
    Odometer
    25,091 miles
    Test number
    142428136157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass23,329 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2006
    Odometer
    23,329 miles
    Test number
    161096135149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J66 WAX

Does J66 WAX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J66 WAX is valid until 18 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on J66 WAX?
The MOT on J66 WAX is valid until 18 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J66 WAX done?
J66 WAX was recorded at 71,840 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2026, an average of 2,301 miles a year.
Has J66 WAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J66 WAX has failed 2 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on J66 WAX 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 J66 WAX find?
J66 WAX passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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