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Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,799 cc

J8 TFHMOT history

J8 TFH is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 101,429 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2022.

J8 TFH silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Jan 2023
Mileage
101,429 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,630 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 TFH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 TFH was last recorded at 101,429 miles on 19 Jan 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,429 miles · 17 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,630 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 101,429 miles
  • 2021 – 100,923 miles
  • 2020 – 97,095 miles
  • 2019 – 90,996 miles
  • 2018 – 86,156 miles
  • 2017 – 81,554 miles
  • 2016 – 75,766 miles
  • 2015 – 74,605 miles
  • 2014 – 74,017 miles
  • 2013 – 72,828 miles
  • 2012 – 71,835 miles
  • 2011 – 70,793 miles
  • 2010 – 69,598 miles
  • 2009 – 67,321 miles
  • 2008 – 65,059 miles
  • 2007 – 62,335 miles
  • 2006 – 59,723 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,429 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box heat shield slightly looseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front tyre low on outer tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2010

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,429 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    101,429 miles
    Test number
    618706680613
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box heat shield slightly loose

  2. Fail101,429 miles (+506)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,429 miles
    Test number
    971040341092
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper split/damaged (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box heat shield slightly loose

  3. Fail100,923 miles (+3,828)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,923 miles
    Test number
    155558922628
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Drive belt worn, but not excessively aux belt cracking (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass97,095 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    97,095 miles
    Test number
    775660271979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail97,095 miles (+6,099)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,095 miles
    Test number
    764113673457
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads around 75% worn

  6. Pass90,996 miles (+4,840)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    90,996 miles
    Test number
    956655745572
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn bald on inner and outer tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has deep cracks over tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre cracked over tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has deep cracks over tread

  7. Pass86,156 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    86,156 miles
    Test number
    572708603596
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre low on outer tread
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres & o/s/f tyre cracking on outer edges
    • AdvisoryN/s & o/s side sills rusted at rear end

  8. Fail86,156 miles (+4,602)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,156 miles
    Test number
    906824761793
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre low on outer tread
    • AdvisoryN/s & o/s side sills rusted at rear end & getting weak
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre & both rear tyres cracking on outer edges of tread

  9. Pass81,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    81,554 miles
    Test number
    803623283160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail81,554 miles (+5,788)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,554 miles
    Test number
    247418623641
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  11. Pass75,766 miles (+1,161)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    75,766 miles
    Test number
    105923224471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass74,605 miles (+588)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    74,605 miles
    Test number
    888541775056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass74,017 miles (+1,189)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    74,017 miles
    Test number
    446737254075
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass72,828 miles (+993)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    72,828 miles
    Test number
    516407353079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Pass71,835 miles (+1,042)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    71,835 miles
    Test number
    797453752050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass70,793 miles (+1,195)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    70,793 miles
    Test number
    908473151080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass69,598 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    69,598 miles
    Test number
    154645050055
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Fail69,598 miles (+2,277)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,598 miles
    Test number
    491634250084
    • FailureFront Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  19. Pass67,321 miles (+2,262)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    67,321 miles
    Test number
    872983669053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass65,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    65,059 miles
    Test number
    811491378051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail65,059 miles (+2,724)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,059 miles
    Test number
    572041078071
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass62,335 miles (+2,612)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    62,335 miles
    Test number
    971290587060
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass59,723 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    59,723 miles
    Test number
    424432576096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 TFH

Does J8 TFH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J8 TFH expired on 18 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J8 TFH?
The MOT on J8 TFH expired on 18 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J8 TFH done?
J8 TFH was recorded at 101,429 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2022, an average of 2,630 miles a year.
Has J8 TFH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 TFH has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on J8 TFH 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 TFH find?
J8 TFH passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2022 with 8 advisories: nearside front non obligatory mirror damaged; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security, and 5 more.

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