Mercedes-Benz C
Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,796 cc
J8 GGLMOT history
J8 GGL is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 17 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 40,633 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 40,633 mi
- At MOT on 24 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 18 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 1,990 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J8 GGL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 17 Mar 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
J8 GGL was last recorded at 40,633 miles on 24 Jun 2026, 555 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jun 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 22 Jun 2024: 26,690 miles, lower than 26,953 miles on 15 Jun 2024.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 40,078 miles · 15 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 555 miles
- Average per year
- 1,990 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 40,633 miles
- 2025 – 32,344 miles
- 2024 – 26,690 miles
- 2023 – 21,578 miles
- 2022 – 19,335 miles
- 2021 – 18,847 miles
- 2020 – 18,396 miles
- 2019 – 17,809 miles
- 2018 – 17,226 miles
- 2017 – 16,725 miles
- 2016 – 16,109 miles
- 2015 – 15,557 miles
- 2014 – 14,918 miles
- 2013 – 13,317 miles
- 2012 – 11,581 miles
- 2011 – 9,434 miles
- 2010 – 7,811 miles
- 2009 – 6,268 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass40,633 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full underside and lower engine covers fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
23 tests since 16 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass40,633 miles (+555)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 40,633 miles
- Test number
- 515635698288
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Fail40,078 miles (+7,734)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,078 miles
- Test number
- 675387580964
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass32,344 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 32,344 miles
- Test number
- 585355307010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,337 miles (+5,647)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,337 miles
- Test number
- 315074531126
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass26,690 miles (-263)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 26,690 miles
- Test number
- 942584712082
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail26,953 miles (+5,375)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,953 miles
- Test number
- 135848023327
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass21,578 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 21,578 miles
- Test number
- 470768006046
- AdvisoryFull underside and lower engine covers fitted
Fail21,578 miles (+2,243)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,578 miles
- Test number
- 536640145824
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFull underside and lower engine covers fitted
Pass19,335 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 19,335 miles
- Test number
- 304104198989
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear suspension components slightly corroded
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Fail19,335 miles (+488)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 19,335 miles
- Test number
- 206199592768
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 92W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40/18 92W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear suspension components slightly corroded
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass18,847 miles (+451)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 18,847 miles
- Test number
- 116805487301
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,396 miles (+587)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 18,396 miles
- Test number
- 244813033969
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,809 miles (+583)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 17,809 miles
- Test number
- 390758749428
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,226 miles (+501)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 17,226 miles
- Test number
- 216991510420
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,725 miles (+616)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 16,725 miles
- Test number
- 202433972064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,109 miles (+552)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 16,109 miles
- Test number
- 777360351638
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,557 miles (+639)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 15,557 miles
- Test number
- 935321745027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,918 miles (+1,601)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 14,918 miles
- Test number
- 736445144073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,317 miles (+1,736)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 13,317 miles
- Test number
- 818463373043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,581 miles (+2,147)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 11,581 miles
- Test number
- 909000572026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,434 miles (+1,623)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 9,434 miles
- Test number
- 696875171051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass7,811 miles (+1,543)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 7,811 miles
- Test number
- 554944570041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass6,268 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 6,268 miles
- Test number
- 792715879098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about J8 GGL
- Does J8 GGL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 GGL is valid until 3 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on J8 GGL?
- The MOT on J8 GGL is valid until 3 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 GGL done?
- J8 GGL was recorded at 40,633 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2026, an average of 1,990 miles a year.
- Has J8 GGL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J8 GGL has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on J8 GGL ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Jun 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on J8 GGL find?
- J8 GGL passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; rear exhaust mounting defective.
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