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Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 2,143 cc

J8 DCBMOT history

J8 DCB is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 24 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 48,215 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

J8 DCB silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
48,215 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,447 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 DCB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
24 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 DCB was last recorded at 48,215 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 1,735 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,480 miles · 10 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,735 miles
Average per year
2,447 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,215 miles
  • 2025 – 46,480 miles
  • 2024 – 44,392 miles
  • 2023 – 42,269 miles
  • 2022 – 40,343 miles
  • 2021 – 38,353 miles
  • 2020 – 35,757 miles
  • 2019 – 33,656 miles
  • 2018 – 31,354 miles
  • 2017 – 28,817 miles
  • 2016 – 25,446 miles
  • 2015 – 22,631 miles
  • 2014 – 18,876 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,215 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Too clean to start smoke check

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2025

Full MOT history

15 tests since 15 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,215 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    48,215 miles
    Test number
    942051109414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail48,215 miles (+1,735)2 major2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,215 miles
    Test number
    720866496071
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryWipers noisy.

  3. Pass46,480 miles (+2,088)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    46,480 miles
    Test number
    363785001814
    • AdvisoryToo clean to start smoke check

  4. Pass44,392 miles (+2,123)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    44,392 miles
    Test number
    309743857310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass42,269 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    42,269 miles
    Test number
    649575065946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail42,269 miles (+1,926)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,269 miles
    Test number
    605331479631
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass40,343 miles (+1,990)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    40,343 miles
    Test number
    151747562330
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryToo clean to start smoke check-ok

  8. Pass38,353 miles (+2,596)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    38,353 miles
    Test number
    865087226657
    • AdvisoryFront Both front tyres worn on both edges.
    • AdvisoryFront Front brake pads and brake discs worn. Recommend inspection.

  9. Pass35,757 miles (+2,101)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    35,757 miles
    Test number
    824206885788
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on both edges
    • AdvisoryService lamp on
    • AdvisoryToo clean to start smoke check

  10. Pass33,656 miles (+2,302)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    33,656 miles
    Test number
    189276620595
    • AdvisoryToo clean to start smoke check

  11. Pass31,354 miles (+2,537)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    31,354 miles
    Test number
    669023234313
    • AdvisoryToo clean to start smoke check

  12. Pass28,817 miles (+3,371)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    28,817 miles
    Test number
    396695442606
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn to the legal limit and requires immediate replacement
    • AdvisoryToo clean to start diesel smoke emissions test

  13. Pass25,446 miles (+2,815)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    25,446 miles
    Test number
    330733546927
    • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre worn to approx. 2.5mm

  14. Pass22,631 miles (+3,755)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    22,631 miles
    Test number
    642107480226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass18,876 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    18,876 miles
    Test number
    919188884244
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about J8 DCB

Does J8 DCB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 DCB is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 DCB?
The MOT on J8 DCB is valid until 14 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 DCB done?
J8 DCB was recorded at 48,215 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 2,447 miles a year.
Has J8 DCB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 DCB has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on J8 DCB 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 DCB find?
J8 DCB passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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