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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,998 cc

J8 ATGMOT history

J8 ATG is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 27 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 2 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 57,295 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

J8 ATG silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Apr 2027
Mileage
57,295 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,126 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 ATG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
27 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 ATG was last recorded at 57,295 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 1,383 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,912 miles · 25 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,383 miles
Average per year
2,126 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,295 miles
  • 2025 – 55,912 miles
  • 2024 – 54,294 miles
  • 2023 – 52,974 miles
  • 2022 – 51,667 miles
  • 2021 – 50,297 miles
  • 2020 – 49,523 miles
  • 2019 – 47,791 miles
  • 2018 – 45,967 miles
  • 2017 – 44,147 miles
  • 2016 – 42,266 miles
  • 2015 – 40,183 miles
  • 2014 – 37,825 miles
  • 2013 – 34,731 miles
  • 2012 – 31,970 miles
  • 2011 – 28,779 miles
  • 2010 – 25,422 miles
  • 2009 – 22,208 miles
  • 2008 – 20,524 miles
  • 2007 – 18,185 miles
  • 2006 – 14,836 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,295 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer to front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 27 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,295 miles (+1,383)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    57,295 miles
    Test number
    531530397749
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer to front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass55,912 miles (+1,618)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    55,912 miles
    Test number
    775707882308
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer to middle pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass54,294 miles (+1,320)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    54,294 miles
    Test number
    702234761589
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Pass52,974 miles (+1,307)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    52,974 miles
    Test number
    705159005884
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass51,667 miles (+1,370)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    51,667 miles
    Test number
    956153763773
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass50,297 miles (+774)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    50,297 miles
    Test number
    902445405751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass49,523 miles (+1,732)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    49,523 miles
    Test number
    981909052904
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass47,791 miles (+8)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    47,791 miles
    Test number
    950548594090
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail47,783 miles (+1,816)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,783 miles
    Test number
    904890292243
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass45,967 miles (+1,820)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    45,967 miles
    Test number
    684545892344
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass44,147 miles (+1,881)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    44,147 miles
    Test number
    397899984811
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement mount bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement mount bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass42,266 miles (+2,083)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    42,266 miles
    Test number
    456618562810
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre punctured
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass40,183 miles (+2,358)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    40,183 miles
    Test number
    187232385430
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass37,825 miles (+3,094)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    37,825 miles
    Test number
    895383884026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass34,731 miles (+2,761)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    34,731 miles
    Test number
    758289673034
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass31,970 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    31,970 miles
    Test number
    117368062088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail31,970 miles (+3,191)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,970 miles
    Test number
    526857762033
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Pass28,779 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    28,779 miles
    Test number
    549500881060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail28,765 miles (+3,343)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,765 miles
    Test number
    535617571040
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  20. Pass25,422 miles (+3,214)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    25,422 miles
    Test number
    203154280072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,208 miles (+1,684)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    22,208 miles
    Test number
    693523999076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,524 miles (+2,339)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    20,524 miles
    Test number
    743701998057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass18,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    18,185 miles
    Test number
    272512987043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail18,185 miles (+3,349)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,185 miles
    Test number
    413422187095
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

  25. Pass14,836 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    14,836 miles
    Test number
    174316486000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 ATG

Does J8 ATG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 ATG is valid until 2 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 ATG?
The MOT on J8 ATG is valid until 2 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 ATG done?
J8 ATG was recorded at 57,295 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 2,126 miles a year.
Has J8 ATG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 ATG has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on J8 ATG 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 J8 ATG find?
J8 ATG passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: central rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear upper brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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