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Blue · Diesel · 2016 · 2,143 cc

J8 LFTMOT history

J8 LFT is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz GLC first used on 6 May 2016. Its MOT is valid until 19 Apr 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 93,099 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

J8 LFT blue Mercedes-Benz Glc – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Apr 2027
Mileage
93,099 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,285 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 LFT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
GLC
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
6 May 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 LFT was last recorded at 93,099 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 8,130 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,969 miles · 10 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
8,130 miles
Average per year
9,285 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,099 miles
  • 2025 – 84,969 miles
  • 2024 – 75,414 miles
  • 2023 – 64,498 miles
  • 2022 – 54,412 miles
  • 2021 – 44,262 miles
  • 2020 – 38,632 miles
  • 2019 – 28,552 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,099 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens cracked

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

11 tests since 3 May 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,099 miles (+8,130)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    93,099 miles
    Test number
    338114036700
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Pass84,969 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    84,969 miles
    Test number
    848629846438
    • MinorDirection indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Fail84,969 miles (+9,555)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,969 miles
    Test number
    241216513186
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorDirection indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass75,414 miles (+10,916)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    75,414 miles
    Test number
    705231283265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass64,498 miles (+10,086)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    64,498 miles
    Test number
    279814352627
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass54,412 miles (+10,150)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    54,412 miles
    Test number
    815680734857
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass44,262 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    44,262 miles
    Test number
    547314819156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail44,262 miles (+5,630)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,262 miles
    Test number
    949555640463
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass38,632 miles (+10,080)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2021
    Odometer
    38,632 miles
    Test number
    120228857388
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass28,552 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    28,552 miles
    Test number
    610917280291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail28,552 miles1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,552 miles
    Test number
    866411821083
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Questions about J8 LFT

Does J8 LFT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 LFT is valid until 19 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 LFT?
The MOT on J8 LFT is valid until 19 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 LFT done?
J8 LFT was recorded at 93,099 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 9,285 miles a year.
Has J8 LFT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 LFT has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on J8 LFT 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 LFT find?
J8 LFT passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: central rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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