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Black · Petrol · 2014 · 1,595 cc

J8 ETOMOT history

J8 ETO is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 13 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 7 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 96,570 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

J8 ETO black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Mar 2027
Mileage
96,570 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,083 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 ETO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
13 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 ETO was last recorded at 96,570 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 12,225 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,345 miles · 7 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
12,225 miles
Average per year
10,083 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,570 miles
  • 2025 – 84,345 miles
  • 2024 – 67,203 miles
  • 2023 – 48,954 miles
  • 2022 – 34,855 miles
  • 2021 – 20,612 miles
  • 2019 – 9,040 miles
  • 2018 – 7,909 miles
  • 2017 – 6,798 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,570 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (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.

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

14 tests since 30 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,570 miles (+12,225)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    96,570 miles
    Test number
    157457863631
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Pass84,345 miles (+17,142)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    84,345 miles
    Test number
    212241326469
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass67,203 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    67,203 miles
    Test number
    677537066973
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail67,203 miles (+78)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,203 miles
    Test number
    814250259101
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested Handbrake not working, pedal not going down (1.2.1 (g))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail67,125 miles (+18,171)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,125 miles
    Test number
    232393499305
    • MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorParking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass48,954 miles (+14,099)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    48,954 miles
    Test number
    785974747273
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass34,855 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    34,855 miles
    Test number
    858796188790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail34,855 miles (+14,243)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,855 miles
    Test number
    938729554756
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass20,612 miles (+7)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    20,612 miles
    Test number
    176520951600
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail20,605 miles (+11,565)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,605 miles
    Test number
    900234147220
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 marked with yellow chalk (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass9,040 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    9,040 miles
    Test number
    862872668489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass8,970 miles (+1,061)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    8,970 miles
    Test number
    131932958726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass7,909 miles (+1,111)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    7,909 miles
    Test number
    105719112410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass6,798 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    6,798 miles
    Test number
    662144927665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 ETO

Does J8 ETO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 ETO is valid until 7 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 ETO?
The MOT on J8 ETO is valid until 7 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 ETO done?
J8 ETO was recorded at 96,570 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 10,083 miles a year.
Has J8 ETO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 ETO has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on J8 ETO 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 ETO find?
J8 ETO passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule.

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