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Black · Diesel · 2014 · 2,143 cc

J8 LTVMOT history

J8 LTV is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 9 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 14 Nov 2026 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 170,051 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2025.

J8 LTV black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Nov 2026
Mileage
170,051 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2025
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
15,431 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 LTV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
9 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 LTV was last recorded at 170,051 miles on 15 Nov 2025, 988 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,063 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
988 miles
Average per year
15,431 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 170,051 miles
  • 2024 – 169,063 miles
  • 2023 – 153,092 miles
  • 2022 – 130,816 miles
  • 2021 – 108,779 miles
  • 2020 – 88,246 miles
  • 2019 – 74,928 miles
  • 2018 – 59,943 miles
  • 2017 – 43,734 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,051 miles

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a nail in the treads

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

13 tests since 8 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,051 miles (+988)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    170,051 miles
    Test number
    552530528562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass169,063 miles (+15,971)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    169,063 miles
    Test number
    725631696580
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Striaght Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear has 2 welded repairs
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass153,092 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    153,092 miles
    Test number
    108618761178
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail153,090 miles (+22,274)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,090 miles
    Test number
    461067239765
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass130,816 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    130,816 miles
    Test number
    668455014997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail130,816 miles (+22,037)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,816 miles
    Test number
    203774891025
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass108,779 miles (+20,533)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    108,779 miles
    Test number
    952931875452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass88,246 miles (+13,318)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    88,246 miles
    Test number
    716038346503
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass74,928 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    74,928 miles
    Test number
    500907360480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail74,928 miles (+14,985)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,928 miles
    Test number
    783427662346
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured bead rim of alloy wheel cracked in 2 places (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

  11. Pass59,943 miles (+16,209)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    59,943 miles
    Test number
    570719079519
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 2.5mm and worn on inner and outer tread areas (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass43,734 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    43,734 miles
    Test number
    162876072900
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a nail in the treads

  13. Fail43,734 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,734 miles
    Test number
    996381017572
    • FailureCentral Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a nail in the treads

Questions about J8 LTV

Does J8 LTV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 LTV is valid until 14 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on J8 LTV?
The MOT on J8 LTV is valid until 14 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 LTV done?
J8 LTV was recorded at 170,051 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2025, an average of 15,431 miles a year.
Has J8 LTV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 LTV has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on J8 LTV 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 LTV find?
J8 LTV passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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