Mercedes-Benz C
Gold · Petrol · 2001 · 2,597 cc
J8 BSKMOT history
J8 BSK is a gold petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 3 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 132,807 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 132,807 mi
- At MOT on 28 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 5,437 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J8 BSK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Gold
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,597 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 3 Oct 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
J8 BSK was last recorded at 132,807 miles on 28 May 2026, 5,698 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 127,109 miles · 29 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,698 miles
- Average per year
- 5,437 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 132,807 miles
- 2025 – 127,109 miles
- 2024 – 121,344 miles
- 2023 – 117,515 miles
- 2022 – 113,213 miles
- 2021 – 108,397 miles
- 2020 – 104,940 miles
- 2019 – 100,675 miles
- 2018 – 96,641 miles
- 2017 – 92,533 miles
- 2016 – 88,137 miles
- 2015 – 86,092 miles
- 2013 – 84,359 miles
- 2012 – 73,456 miles
- 2011 – 67,014 miles
- 2009 – 60,752 miles
- 2008 – 31,690 miles
- 2007 – 28,282 miles
- 2006 – 25,470 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass132,807 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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 Obligatory mirror slightly damaged
Minor4 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2015
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 Wheels
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
27 tests since 30 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass132,807 miles (+5,698)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 132,807 miles
- Test number
- 223909871382
- AdvisoryBrake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))
Pass127,109 miles (+3)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 127,109 miles
- Test number
- 254335033033
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Fail127,106 miles (+5,762)6 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,106 miles
- Test number
- 575916111901
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play TIE ROAD INNER (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Pass121,344 miles (+5)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 121,344 miles
- Test number
- 421497956597
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 Wheels (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail121,339 miles (+3,824)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,339 miles
- Test number
- 357295763922
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 Wheels (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass117,515 miles (+5)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 117,515 miles
- Test number
- 368770235384
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail117,510 miles (+4,297)1 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,510 miles
- Test number
- 384901554739
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorStop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light Damage to lens (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass113,213 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2023
- Odometer
- 113,213 miles
- Test number
- 799794876853
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))
Fail113,211 miles (+4,814)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,211 miles
- Test number
- 339386971753
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))
Pass108,397 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2022
- Odometer
- 108,397 miles
- Test number
- 821345836310
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail108,395 miles (+3,455)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,395 miles
- Test number
- 720922856816
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass104,940 miles (+4,265)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2021
- Odometer
- 104,940 miles
- Test number
- 955090221173
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass100,675 miles (+4,034)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 100,675 miles
- Test number
- 371290167259
- AdvisoryOffside Front mirror rear view slight glass dark
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))
Pass96,641 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2019
- Odometer
- 96,641 miles
- Test number
- 721278737260
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Fail96,641 miles (+4,108)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,641 miles
- Test number
- 128347250541
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass92,533 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2018
- Odometer
- 92,533 miles
- Test number
- 400914012573
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,528 miles (+4,391)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,528 miles
- Test number
- 482135987867
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass88,137 miles (+2,045)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2017
- Odometer
- 88,137 miles
- Test number
- 332981154822
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,092 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 86,092 miles
- Test number
- 225060805169
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail86,092 miles (+1,733)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,092 miles
- Test number
- 679599195015
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass84,359 miles (+10,903)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 84,359 miles
- Test number
- 357087723345
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteAll 4 tyres close to limits
Pass73,456 miles (+6,442)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 73,456 miles
- Test number
- 337526602370
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,014 miles (+6,262)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 67,014 miles
- Test number
- 936098221363
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,752 miles (+29,062)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 60,752 miles
- Test number
- 481392499272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,690 miles (+3,408)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 31,690 miles
- Test number
- 180996938230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,282 miles (+2,812)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 28,282 miles
- Test number
- 530432567223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,470 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 25,470 miles
- Test number
- 450542546267
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about J8 BSK
- Does J8 BSK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 BSK is valid until 1 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on J8 BSK?
- The MOT on J8 BSK is valid until 1 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has J8 BSK done?
- J8 BSK was recorded at 132,807 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2026, an average of 5,437 miles a year.
- Has J8 BSK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J8 BSK has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on J8 BSK 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 BSK find?
- J8 BSK passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2026 with 4 advisories: brake pressure build up slow; front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side; rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side, and 1 more.
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