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Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,148 cc

J8 SCXMOT history

J8 SCX is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 29 Dec 2008. Its MOT expired on 13 Dec 2023 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 78,981 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Dec 2022.

J8 SCX black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Dec 2023
Mileage
78,981 mi
At MOT on 14 Dec 2022
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,928 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 SCX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 Dec 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 SCX was last recorded at 78,981 miles on 14 Dec 2022, 5,284 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Mar 2014: 52,502 miles, lower than 58,883 miles on 30 Nov 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
73,697 miles · 15 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
5,284 miles
Average per year
3,928 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 78,981 miles
  • 2021 – 73,697 miles
  • 2019 – 71,909 miles
  • 2018 – 71,437 miles
  • 2017 – 66,208 miles
  • 2016 – 64,460 miles
  • 2015 – 59,446 miles
  • 2014 – 55,676 miles
  • 2013 – 58,883 miles
  • 2012 – 48,713 miles
  • 2011 – 34,123 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,981 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.

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front slight corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight deteriating of bush but no movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Light output slightly effected

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 14 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,981 miles (+5,284)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    78,981 miles
    Test number
    493432702578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass73,697 miles (+387)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    73,697 miles
    Test number
    451414988105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass73,310 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    73,310 miles
    Test number
    981210520385
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight deteriating of bush but no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Light output slightly effected (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail73,310 miles (+8)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,310 miles
    Test number
    187515659234
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight deteriating of bush but no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Light output slightly effected (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail73,302 miles (+300)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,302 miles
    Test number
    183042748632
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi heavilly covered in undersill (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi heavilly covered in undersill (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail73,002 miles (+1,093)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,002 miles
    Test number
    748342649166
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded just before flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working upper (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe just before flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs rusty and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm front arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs rusty and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes above rerar subframe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass71,909 miles (+472)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    71,909 miles
    Test number
    396221262618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass71,437 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    71,437 miles
    Test number
    127047476134
    • AdvisoryBonnet Covers & Under-trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wipers Slightly Smearing On Screen
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail71,437 miles (+5,229)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,437 miles
    Test number
    647722144241
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBonnet Covers & Under-trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wipers Slightly Smearing On Screen
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass66,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    66,208 miles
    Test number
    986529414662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail66,208 miles (+1,748)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,208 miles
    Test number
    448889652327
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  12. Pass64,460 miles (+5,014)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    64,460 miles
    Test number
    965746263387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,446 miles (+3,770)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    59,446 miles
    Test number
    947548058114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,676 miles (+3,174)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    55,676 miles
    Test number
    228037004367
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass52,502 miles (-6,381)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    52,502 miles
    Test number
    386743064049
    • 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)

  16. Pass58,883 miles (+10,170)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    58,883 miles
    Test number
    376374433389
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass48,713 miles (+14,590)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    48,713 miles
    Test number
    857121902214
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass34,123 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    34,123 miles
    Test number
    156665891159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 SCX

Does J8 SCX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J8 SCX expired on 13 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J8 SCX?
The MOT on J8 SCX expired on 13 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J8 SCX done?
J8 SCX was recorded at 78,981 miles at its MOT on 14 Dec 2022, an average of 3,928 miles a year.
Has J8 SCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 SCX has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on J8 SCX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Mar 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on J8 SCX find?
J8 SCX passed its latest MOT on 14 Dec 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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