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Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 2,148 cc

J8 CFEMOT history

J8 CFE is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 26 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 105,000 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2026.

J8 CFE grey Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jul 2027
Mileage
105,000 mi
At MOT on 26 Jun 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,260 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 CFE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
26 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 CFE was last recorded at 105,000 miles on 26 Jun 2026, 8,521 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,479 miles · 3 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
8,521 miles
Average per year
3,260 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,000 miles
  • 2025 – 96,479 miles
  • 2024 – 94,342 miles
  • 2023 – 91,500 miles
  • 2022 – 88,500 miles
  • 2021 – 88,165 miles
  • 2019 – 83,170 miles
  • 2018 – 80,769 miles
  • 2017 – 79,688 miles
  • 2016 – 79,012 miles
  • 2015 – 76,836 miles
  • 2014 – 71,163 miles
  • 2013 – 64,965 miles
  • 2012 – 59,191 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,000 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

16 tests since 7 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,000 miles (+8,521)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    105,000 miles
    Test number
    761286981596
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass96,479 miles (+2,137)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    96,479 miles
    Test number
    838526351182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass94,342 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    94,342 miles
    Test number
    169577374528
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail94,342 miles (+2,842)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,342 miles
    Test number
    162601340599
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass91,500 miles (+3,000)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    91,500 miles
    Test number
    284128844643
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass88,500 miles (+335)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    88,500 miles
    Test number
    698901529908
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass88,165 miles (+4,995)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    88,165 miles
    Test number
    648963656757
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass83,170 miles (+2,401)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    83,170 miles
    Test number
    294392933978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass80,769 miles (+1,081)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    80,769 miles
    Test number
    110685579657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass79,688 miles (+676)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    79,688 miles
    Test number
    529499739076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass79,012 miles (+2,176)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    79,012 miles
    Test number
    494204991387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass76,836 miles (+5,673)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    76,836 miles
    Test number
    716176855134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass71,163 miles (+6,198)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    71,163 miles
    Test number
    587124554188
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass64,965 miles (+5,774)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    64,965 miles
    Test number
    816477753105
    • NoteBOTH FRONT tyres wearing on inside edges
  15. Fail59,191 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,191 miles
    Test number
    588569552111
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
  16. Pass59,191 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    59,191 miles
    Test number
    865409152149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 CFE

Does J8 CFE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 CFE is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 CFE?
The MOT on J8 CFE is valid until 6 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 CFE done?
J8 CFE was recorded at 105,000 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2026, an average of 3,260 miles a year.
Has J8 CFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 CFE has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on J8 CFE 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 CFE find?
J8 CFE passed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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