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Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,992 cc

J8 HJMMOT history

J8 HJM is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 16 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 49,158 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.

J8 HJM grey Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jul 2027
Mileage
49,158 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,213 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 HJM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,992 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
16 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 HJM was last recorded at 49,158 miles on 16 Jun 2026, 3,190 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
45,968 miles · 25 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,190 miles
Average per year
3,213 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,158 miles
  • 2025 – 45,968 miles
  • 2024 – 42,591 miles
  • 2023 – 38,347 miles
  • 2022 – 34,692 miles
  • 2021 – 31,032 miles
  • 2020 – 27,696 miles
  • 2019 – 25,290 miles
  • 2018 – 20,652 miles
  • 2017 – 19,092 miles
  • 2016 – 16,275 miles
  • 2015 – 14,169 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,158 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 27 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,158 miles (+3,190)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    49,158 miles
    Test number
    110888543811
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass45,968 miles (+3,377)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    45,968 miles
    Test number
    253381029735
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass42,591 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    42,591 miles
    Test number
    633832525933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail42,591 miles (+4,244)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,591 miles
    Test number
    789371556762
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass38,347 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    38,347 miles
    Test number
    677949829287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail38,347 miles (+3,655)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,347 miles
    Test number
    539592362578
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass34,692 miles (+3,660)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    34,692 miles
    Test number
    875511988408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass31,032 miles (+3,336)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    31,032 miles
    Test number
    358490470918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass27,696 miles (+2,406)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    27,696 miles
    Test number
    491103564117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass25,290 miles (+4,638)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    25,290 miles
    Test number
    859862520056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass20,652 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    20,652 miles
    Test number
    433395988358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail20,646 miles (+1,554)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,646 miles
    Test number
    146209600059
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass19,092 miles (+2,817)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    19,092 miles
    Test number
    898613480542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass16,275 miles (+2,106)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    16,275 miles
    Test number
    110844684213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass14,169 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    14,169 miles
    Test number
    158828005296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 HJM

Does J8 HJM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 HJM is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 HJM?
The MOT on J8 HJM is valid until 7 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 HJM done?
J8 HJM was recorded at 49,158 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 3,213 miles a year.
Has J8 HJM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 HJM has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on J8 HJM 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 HJM find?
J8 HJM passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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