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Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 2,148 cc

J8 ENTMOT history

J8 ENT is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 21 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 11 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 135,305 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

J8 ENT silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Sept 2027
Mileage
135,305 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,454 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 ENT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
21 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 ENT was last recorded at 135,305 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 282 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,023 miles · 14 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
282 miles
Average per year
4,454 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,305 miles
  • 2025 – 124,051 miles
  • 2024 – 113,274 miles
  • 2023 – 103,354 miles
  • 2022 – 97,412 miles
  • 2020 – 97,380 miles
  • 2019 – 97,211 miles
  • 2018 – 96,208 miles
  • 2017 – 94,727 miles
  • 2016 – 93,378 miles
  • 2015 – 90,656 miles
  • 2014 – 87,265 miles
  • 2013 – 82,504 miles
  • 2012 – 78,817 miles
  • 2010 – 74,126 miles
  • 2009 – 63,934 miles
  • 2008 – 59,294 miles
  • 2007 – 57,407 miles
  • 2006 – 46,806 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,305 miles
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear arches and drivers doorRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Nearside Front wing mirror cover secured by cable ties

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 12 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,305 miles (+282)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    135,305 miles
    Test number
    538323159780
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear arches and drivers door

  2. Fail135,023 miles (+10,972)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,023 miles
    Test number
    417118681803
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear arches and drivers door

  3. Pass124,051 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    124,051 miles
    Test number
    868700755321
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing mirror cover secured by cable ties
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear arches corroded
    • AdvisoryRear subframe mounting points corroded

  4. Fail124,049 miles (+10,775)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,049 miles
    Test number
    800335757640
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing mirror cover secured by cable ties
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear arches corroded
    • AdvisoryRear subframe mounting points corroded

  5. Pass113,274 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    113,274 miles
    Test number
    687342532011
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail113,272 miles (+9,918)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,272 miles
    Test number
    628304718814
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass103,354 miles (+5,942)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    103,354 miles
    Test number
    259755637083
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass97,412 miles (+32)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    97,412 miles
    Test number
    502840871942
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass97,380 miles (+169)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    97,380 miles
    Test number
    141591952311
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel - corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass97,211 miles (+1,003)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    97,211 miles
    Test number
    631134745002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass96,208 miles (+1,481)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    96,208 miles
    Test number
    614281839543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass94,727 miles (+1,349)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    94,727 miles
    Test number
    616307946952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass93,378 miles (+2,722)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    93,378 miles
    Test number
    279013672449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass90,656 miles (+58)14 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    90,656 miles
    Test number
    655951725072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking slightly on sidewalls
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePark brake lever sticking on release
    • NoteRear wiper blade smearing the screen
    • NoteSuperficial damage to outer sidewall of NSF tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail90,598 miles (+3,333)1 failure15 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,598 miles
    Test number
    718216815023
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking slightly on sidewalls
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePark brake lever sticking on release
    • NoteRear wiper blade smearing screen
    • NoteSuperficial damage to outer sidewall of NSF tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass87,265 miles (+4,761)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    87,265 miles
    Test number
    868325214050
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePower steering multy belt worn and starting to crack but still serviceable
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass82,504 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    82,504 miles
    Test number
    539977303066
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCaster arm bushes perished
    • NotePolly belt perished

  18. Fail82,504 miles (+3,687)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,504 miles
    Test number
    377197903064
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCaster arm bushes perished
    • NotePolly belt perished

  19. Pass78,817 miles (+4,691)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    78,817 miles
    Test number
    659948532089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass74,126 miles (+10,192)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    74,126 miles
    Test number
    941356720317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass63,934 miles (+4,197)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    63,934 miles
    Test number
    672535099246
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass59,737 miles (+443)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    59,737 miles
    Test number
    534420129091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass59,294 miles (+1,887)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    59,294 miles
    Test number
    783997748280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass57,407 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    57,407 miles
    Test number
    722748037345
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  25. Fail57,409 miles (+10,603)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,409 miles
    Test number
    480068237338
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  26. Pass46,806 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    46,806 miles
    Test number
    691205786299
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about J8 ENT

Does J8 ENT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 ENT is valid until 11 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 ENT?
The MOT on J8 ENT is valid until 11 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 ENT done?
J8 ENT was recorded at 135,305 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 4,454 miles a year.
Has J8 ENT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 ENT has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on J8 ENT 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 ENT find?
J8 ENT passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: corrosion to rear arches and drivers door.

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