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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

J8 DBAMOT history

J8 DBA is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 23 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 7 Mar 2024 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 115,712 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Mar 2023.

J8 DBA black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Mar 2024
Mileage
115,712 mi
At MOT on 8 Mar 2023
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,047 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 DBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 DBA was last recorded at 115,712 miles on 8 Mar 2023, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,702 miles · 6 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
5,047 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 115,712 miles
  • 2022 – 112,197 miles
  • 2020 – 104,423 miles
  • 2018 – 103,306 miles
  • 2017 – 102,810 miles
  • 2016 – 101,697 miles
  • 2014 – 98,924 miles
  • 2013 – 96,649 miles
  • 2012 – 94,201 miles
  • 2011 – 83,030 miles
  • 2010 – 74,768 miles
  • 2009 – 66,257 miles
  • 2008 – 53,291 miles
  • 2007 – 38,795 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,712 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,712 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    115,712 miles
    Test number
    800652392601
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail115,702 miles (+3,505)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,702 miles
    Test number
    921907045810
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass112,197 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    112,197 miles
    Test number
    808782121667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail112,197 miles (+7,774)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,197 miles
    Test number
    218213308969
    • MajorRear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

  5. Pass104,423 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    104,423 miles
    Test number
    449648732791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail104,423 miles (+1,117)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,423 miles
    Test number
    996645916027
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass103,306 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    103,306 miles
    Test number
    678727184361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail103,306 miles (+496)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,306 miles
    Test number
    542663077936
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass102,810 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    102,810 miles
    Test number
    151789093766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail102,784 miles (+1,087)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,784 miles
    Test number
    464669920772
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing front mounting (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryHand brake warning light on

  11. Pass101,697 miles (+2,773)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    101,697 miles
    Test number
    758141076582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass98,924 miles (+2,275)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    98,924 miles
    Test number
    469121504370
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass96,649 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    96,649 miles
    Test number
    428744853399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail96,641 miles (+2,440)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,641 miles
    Test number
    437358233350
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass94,201 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    94,201 miles
    Test number
    717311242390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail94,201 miles (+11,171)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,201 miles
    Test number
    517749332340
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass83,030 miles (+8,262)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    83,030 miles
    Test number
    405258811495
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass74,768 miles (+8,511)11 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    74,768 miles
    Test number
    901451320351
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear number plate a little deteriated.

  19. Pass66,257 miles (+12,966)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    66,257 miles
    Test number
    903072929337
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  20. Pass53,291 miles (+14,496)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    53,291 miles
    Test number
    363513328325
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUpper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass38,795 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    38,795 miles
    Test number
    441184147345
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about J8 DBA

Does J8 DBA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J8 DBA expired on 7 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J8 DBA?
The MOT on J8 DBA expired on 7 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J8 DBA done?
J8 DBA was recorded at 115,712 miles at its MOT on 8 Mar 2023, an average of 5,047 miles a year.
Has J8 DBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 DBA has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on J8 DBA 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 DBA find?
J8 DBA passed its latest MOT on 8 Mar 2023 with 1 advisory: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges.

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