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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

J8 HCNMOT history

J8 HCN is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 15 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 26,253 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.

J8 HCN blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Nov 2026
Mileage
26,253 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,126 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 HCN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 HCN was last recorded at 26,253 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 2,100 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
24,153 miles · 4 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,100 miles
Average per year
1,126 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 26,253 miles
  • 2024 – 24,153 miles
  • 2023 – 22,012 miles
  • 2022 – 19,783 miles
  • 2021 – 18,292 miles
  • 2020 – 16,979 miles
  • 2019 – 15,735 miles
  • 2018 – 14,775 miles
  • 2017 – 13,914 miles
  • 2016 – 13,688 miles
  • 2015 – 13,152 miles
  • 2014 – 12,790 miles
  • 2013 – 12,108 miles
  • 2012 – 11,663 miles
  • 2011 – 10,777 miles
  • 2010 – 10,271 miles
  • 2009 – 9,065 miles
  • 2008 – 7,255 miles
  • 2007 – 5,516 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass26,253 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 29 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass26,253 miles (+2,100)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    26,253 miles
    Test number
    966749253485
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass24,153 miles (+2,141)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    24,153 miles
    Test number
    823268972500
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass22,012 miles (+2,229)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    22,012 miles
    Test number
    449683914921
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass19,783 miles (+1,491)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    19,783 miles
    Test number
    991439735156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass18,292 miles (+1,313)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    18,292 miles
    Test number
    904599798420
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass16,979 miles (+148)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    16,979 miles
    Test number
    413990041506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass16,831 miles (+1,096)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    16,831 miles
    Test number
    486423836518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass15,735 miles (+960)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    15,735 miles
    Test number
    706173107774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass14,775 miles (+861)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    14,775 miles
    Test number
    362245774110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass13,914 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    13,914 miles
    Test number
    811623943113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail13,914 miles (+226)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,914 miles
    Test number
    344610632287
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  12. Pass13,688 miles (+536)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    13,688 miles
    Test number
    714508442209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass13,152 miles (+362)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    13,152 miles
    Test number
    776579105265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass12,790 miles (+682)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    12,790 miles
    Test number
    258245804299
    • 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)

  15. Pass12,108 miles (+445)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    12,108 miles
    Test number
    149671893163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass11,663 miles (+886)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    11,663 miles
    Test number
    905298002245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass10,777 miles (+506)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    10,777 miles
    Test number
    596952801241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass10,271 miles (+1,206)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    10,271 miles
    Test number
    644174100269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass9,065 miles (+1,810)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2010
    Odometer
    9,065 miles
    Test number
    124026729155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass7,255 miles (+1,739)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    7,255 miles
    Test number
    543108428120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass5,516 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2008
    Odometer
    5,516 miles
    Test number
    244619647144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail5,516 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,516 miles
    Test number
    191599947147
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about J8 HCN

Does J8 HCN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 HCN is valid until 15 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on J8 HCN?
The MOT on J8 HCN is valid until 15 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 HCN done?
J8 HCN was recorded at 26,253 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 1,126 miles a year.
Has J8 HCN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 HCN has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2017.
Has the mileage on J8 HCN 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 HCN find?
J8 HCN passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside.

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