Mercedes-Benz C
Red · Diesel · 2012 · 2,200 cc
J8 GHNMOT history
J8 GHN is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 71,785 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 71,785 mi
- At MOT on 27 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,753 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J8 GHN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,200 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 31 Oct 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
J8 GHN was last recorded at 71,785 miles on 27 Oct 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 71,775 miles · 26 Oct 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 10 miles
- Average per year
- 4,753 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 71,785 miles
- 2025 – 67,920 miles
- 2024 – 62,448 miles
- 2023 – 56,485 miles
- 2022 – 50,159 miles
- 2021 – 43,876 miles
- 2020 – 40,131 miles
- 2019 – 37,198 miles
- 2018 – 34,035 miles
- 2017 – 29,513 miles
- 2016 – 24,858 miles
- 2015 – 19,413 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass71,785 miles
- MinorNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))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.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024
Full MOT history
17 tests since 20 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass71,785 miles (+10)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 71,785 miles
- Test number
- 774918396077
- MinorNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Fail71,775 miles (+3,855)1 dangerous2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,775 miles
- Test number
- 127826294900
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass67,920 miles (+2)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 67,920 miles
- Test number
- 810201755269
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail67,918 miles (+5,470)1 dangerous1 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,918 miles
- Test number
- 580632523518
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (tourqe arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (tourqe arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass62,448 miles (+5,963)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 62,448 miles
- Test number
- 259930321604
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass56,485 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 56,485 miles
- Test number
- 288846694405
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Fail56,485 miles (+6,326)1 dangerous1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,485 miles
- Test number
- 932841922804
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON THE LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass50,159 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 50,159 miles
- Test number
- 212098489041
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail50,158 miles (+6,282)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,158 miles
- Test number
- 128866609352
- MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass43,876 miles (+3,745)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 43,876 miles
- Test number
- 556458367337
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass40,131 miles (+2,933)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 40,131 miles
- Test number
- 592982433324
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass37,198 miles (+3,163)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 37,198 miles
- Test number
- 661606103650
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,035 miles (+4,522)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 34,035 miles
- Test number
- 921894348332
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass29,513 miles (+4,655)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 29,513 miles
- Test number
- 742822913123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,858 miles (+5,445)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 24,858 miles
- Test number
- 685385542512
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,413 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 19,413 miles
- Test number
- 774149857091
- 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)
- AdvisoryChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection
Fail19,413 miles2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 19,413 miles
- Test number
- 144174916768
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- 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)
- AdvisoryChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection
Questions about J8 GHN
- Does J8 GHN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 GHN is valid until 30 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on J8 GHN?
- The MOT on J8 GHN is valid until 30 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 GHN done?
- J8 GHN was recorded at 71,785 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2026, an average of 4,753 miles a year.
- Has J8 GHN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J8 GHN has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on J8 GHN 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 GHN find?
- J8 GHN passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside front outer anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link; offside front outer anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link.
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