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Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,148 cc

J8 LDUMOT history

J8 LDU is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 16 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 13 Jan 2023 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 147,522 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2022.

J8 LDU silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Jan 2023
Mileage
147,522 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2022
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,273 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 LDU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
16 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 LDU was last recorded at 147,522 miles on 14 Jan 2022, 12,392 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Dec 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Oct 2013: 65,080 miles, lower than 86,494 miles on 24 Oct 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
135,130 miles · 22 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
12,392 miles
Average per year
7,273 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 147,522 miles
  • 2020 – 135,130 miles
  • 2019 – 132,081 miles
  • 2018 – 129,441 miles
  • 2017 – 126,049 miles
  • 2016 – 119,860 miles
  • 2015 – 108,053 miles
  • 2014 – 91,205 miles
  • 2013 – 65,080 miles
  • 2012 – 79,585 miles
  • 2011 – 72,351 miles
  • 2010 – 65,232 miles
  • 2009 – 59,113 miles
  • 2008 – 52,766 miles
  • 2007 – 49,333 miles
  • 2006 – 36,954 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,522 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake 16%
  • AdvisoryUnder trays and sill covers fitted

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 Brakes imbalanced across an axle

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 1 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,522 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    147,522 miles
    Test number
    354394308856
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake 16%
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and sill covers fitted

  2. Fail147,522 miles (+12,392)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,522 miles
    Test number
    643466894819
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake 16%
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and sill covers fitted

  3. Pass135,130 miles (+1,425)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    135,130 miles
    Test number
    389850583085
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension components rusty plastic undertrays fitted to floor

  4. Pass133,705 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    133,705 miles
    Test number
    553369660720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail133,620 miles (+1,539)3 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,620 miles
    Test number
    298350184114
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

  6. Pass132,081 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    132,081 miles
    Test number
    182256775366
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure.
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail132,080 miles (+2,639)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,080 miles
    Test number
    593694813596
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure.
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass129,441 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    129,441 miles
    Test number
    208105017435
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Fail129,441 miles (+3,392)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,441 miles
    Test number
    510420050441
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass126,049 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    126,049 miles
    Test number
    577126277354
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components.

  11. Fail126,043 miles (+6,183)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,043 miles
    Test number
    738765717001
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported broken off (7.1.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • Advisory2 heat shields insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake has slight bind.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake has slight bind.
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components.

  12. Pass119,860 miles (+11,807)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    119,860 miles
    Test number
    794222339542
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass108,053 miles (+16,848)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    108,053 miles
    Test number
    269096729811
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail91,205 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,205 miles
    Test number
    136329404369
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass91,205 miles (+26,125)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    91,205 miles
    Test number
    645199804329
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass65,080 miles (-21,414)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    65,080 miles
    Test number
    229929293289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail86,494 miles (+6,909)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,494 miles
    Test number
    347287993448
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass79,585 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    79,585 miles
    Test number
    455090002434
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail79,581 miles (+7,230)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,581 miles
    Test number
    986620902323
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass72,351 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    72,351 miles
    Test number
    447915401463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail72,289 miles (+7,057)2 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,289 miles
    Test number
    497551601433
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  22. Pass65,232 miles (+6,119)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    65,232 miles
    Test number
    451330500313
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass59,113 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    59,113 miles
    Test number
    662692029273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail59,113 miles (+6,347)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,113 miles
    Test number
    394282129282
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  25. Pass52,766 miles (+3,433)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    52,766 miles
    Test number
    293676128208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass49,333 miles (+12,379)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    49,333 miles
    Test number
    694222857317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass36,954 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    36,954 miles
    Test number
    463205906337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 LDU

Does J8 LDU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J8 LDU expired on 13 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J8 LDU?
The MOT on J8 LDU expired on 13 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J8 LDU done?
J8 LDU was recorded at 147,522 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2022, an average of 7,273 miles a year.
Has J8 LDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 LDU has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on J8 LDU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Oct 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on J8 LDU find?
J8 LDU passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2022 with 7 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 4 more.

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