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Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

J8 JHOMOT history

J8 JHO is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 21 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 121,032 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

J8 JHO silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
121,032 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,700 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 JHO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
21 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 JHO was last recorded at 121,032 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 2,229 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,803 miles · 22 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,229 miles
Average per year
5,700 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 121,032 miles
  • 2024 – 118,803 miles
  • 2023 – 114,921 miles
  • 2022 – 110,343 miles
  • 2021 – 104,545 miles
  • 2020 – 101,451 miles
  • 2019 – 96,228 miles
  • 2018 – 90,590 miles
  • 2017 – 84,089 miles
  • 2016 – 76,946 miles
  • 2015 – 70,832 miles
  • 2014 – 63,227 miles
  • 2013 – 56,525 miles
  • 2012 – 50,873 miles
  • 2011 – 44,104 miles
  • 2010 – 37,903 miles
  • 2009 – 31,670 miles
  • 2008 – 25,132 miles
  • 2007 – 18,764 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,032 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,032 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    121,032 miles
    Test number
    706751892465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail121,032 miles (+2,229)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,032 miles
    Test number
    106171699703
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  3. Pass118,803 miles (+3,882)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    118,803 miles
    Test number
    152040495822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass114,921 miles (+51)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    114,921 miles
    Test number
    614613298550
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail114,870 miles (+4,527)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,870 miles
    Test number
    180487269380
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass110,343 miles (+34)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    110,343 miles
    Test number
    585750242372
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Fail110,309 miles (+5,764)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,309 miles
    Test number
    716516597652
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Pass104,545 miles (+3,094)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    104,545 miles
    Test number
    615240231910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass101,451 miles (+5,223)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    101,451 miles
    Test number
    869762121178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  10. Pass96,228 miles (+5,638)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    96,228 miles
    Test number
    236339338217
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  11. Pass90,590 miles (+6,501)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    90,590 miles
    Test number
    288063461587
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
  12. Pass84,089 miles (+7,143)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    84,089 miles
    Test number
    732109534561
    • DangerousNearside 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)
  13. Pass76,946 miles (+6,114)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    76,946 miles
    Test number
    227161195116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass70,832 miles (+7,605)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    70,832 miles
    Test number
    816020563441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass63,227 miles (+6,702)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    63,227 miles
    Test number
    585386234332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,525 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    56,525 miles
    Test number
    456892633396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail56,525 miles (+5,652)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,525 miles
    Test number
    568642833351
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass50,873 miles (+6,769)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    50,873 miles
    Test number
    876069722311
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass44,104 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    44,104 miles
    Test number
    516810231382
    • 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)
  20. Fail44,104 miles (+6,201)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,104 miles
    Test number
    689709621329
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • 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)
  21. Pass37,903 miles (+6,233)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    37,903 miles
    Test number
    300062040391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,670 miles (+6,538)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    31,670 miles
    Test number
    483479449468
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass25,132 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    25,132 miles
    Test number
    134438248368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail25,132 miles (+6,368)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,132 miles
    Test number
    351408748332
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
  25. Pass18,764 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    18,764 miles
    Test number
    513861657356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 JHO

Does J8 JHO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 JHO is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on J8 JHO?
The MOT on J8 JHO is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 JHO done?
J8 JHO was recorded at 121,032 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 5,700 miles a year.
Has J8 JHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 JHO has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on J8 JHO 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 JHO find?
J8 JHO passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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