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Grey · Diesel · 2014 · 2,143 cc

J8 BYUMOT history

J8 BYU is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 25 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 61,078 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

J8 BYU grey Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Oct 2027
Mileage
61,078 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,067 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 BYU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
25 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 BYU was last recorded at 61,078 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 5,578 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,500 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,578 miles
Average per year
4,067 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,078 miles
  • 2025 – 55,500 miles
  • 2024 – 52,418 miles
  • 2023 – 50,985 miles
  • 2022 – 48,501 miles
  • 2021 – 45,322 miles
  • 2020 – 40,972 miles
  • 2019 – 38,719 miles
  • 2018 – 29,576 miles
  • 2017 – 24,151 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,078 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both N/S and O/S

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

12 tests since 14 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,078 miles (+5,578)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    61,078 miles
    Test number
    336449648124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass55,500 miles (+3,082)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    55,500 miles
    Test number
    661002428436
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass52,418 miles (+1,433)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    52,418 miles
    Test number
    578614558775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass50,985 miles (+2,484)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    50,985 miles
    Test number
    571377805700
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play C (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Connected to shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass48,501 miles (+3,179)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    48,501 miles
    Test number
    240773467666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass45,322 miles (+4,350)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    45,322 miles
    Test number
    903431030829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass40,972 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    40,972 miles
    Test number
    402952729639
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail40,970 miles (+2,251)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,970 miles
    Test number
    629973080413
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn LOWER (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass38,719 miles (+103)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    38,719 miles
    Test number
    396778090113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail38,616 miles (+9,040)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,616 miles
    Test number
    192355037405
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass29,576 miles (+5,425)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    29,576 miles
    Test number
    793189757910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass24,151 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    24,151 miles
    Test number
    234711811732
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about J8 BYU

Does J8 BYU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 BYU is valid until 18 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 BYU?
The MOT on J8 BYU is valid until 18 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 BYU done?
J8 BYU was recorded at 61,078 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 4,067 miles a year.
Has J8 BYU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 BYU has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on J8 BYU 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 BYU find?
J8 BYU passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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