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Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,992 cc

J8 TJMMOT history

J8 TJM is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 20 Oct 2008. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 93,908 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.

J8 TJM black Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
93,908 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,969 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 TJM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,992 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
20 Oct 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 TJM was last recorded at 93,908 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 993 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,915 miles · 18 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
993 miles
Average per year
2,969 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,908 miles
  • 2025 – 92,915 miles
  • 2024 – 91,623 miles
  • 2023 – 89,602 miles
  • 2022 – 87,175 miles
  • 2021 – 84,695 miles
  • 2020 – 81,195 miles
  • 2019 – 77,297 miles
  • 2018 – 74,258 miles
  • 2017 – 71,110 miles
  • 2016 – 67,808 miles
  • 2015 – 64,489 miles
  • 2014 – 60,905 miles
  • 2013 – 56,797 miles
  • 2012 – 53,667 miles
  • 2011 – 49,578 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,908 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1955516 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryAreas of age related corrosion developing
  • AdvisoryFuel filler neck pipes corroded

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2026

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,908 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    93,908 miles
    Test number
    215370712303
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1955516 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAreas of age related corrosion developing
    • AdvisoryFuel filler neck pipes corroded

  2. Fail93,904 miles (+989)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,904 miles
    Test number
    548418005197
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1955516 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAreas of age related corrosion developing
    • AdvisoryFuel filler neck pipes corroded

  3. Pass92,915 miles (+1,292)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    92,915 miles
    Test number
    312851152543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass91,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    91,623 miles
    Test number
    128445750648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail91,623 miles (+2,021)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,623 miles
    Test number
    817010506790
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass89,602 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    89,602 miles
    Test number
    526606956320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail89,544 miles (+2,369)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,544 miles
    Test number
    893069421044
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Both Rear (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass87,175 miles (+2,480)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    87,175 miles
    Test number
    484192423430
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass84,695 miles (+3,500)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    84,695 miles
    Test number
    509014450697
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread reading 3mm 195/55/16 87H (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread reading 3mm 195/55/16 87H (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass81,195 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    81,195 miles
    Test number
    189678053265
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing inner edges

  11. Fail81,195 miles (+3,898)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,195 miles
    Test number
    916392457271
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing low outer edge also nail in tread

  12. Pass77,297 miles (+3,039)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    77,297 miles
    Test number
    360022193451
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake pads low approx 2mm left?
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion offside /nearside rear brake pipes

  13. Pass74,258 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    74,258 miles
    Test number
    569730456139
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm on inner and outer of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm on inner and outer of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Fail74,258 miles (+3,148)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,258 miles
    Test number
    449087694780
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm on inner and outer of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm on inner and outer of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass71,110 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    71,110 miles
    Test number
    584321784646
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre wearing bald inner edge
    • AdvisoryNsf tyre on 2mm
    • AdvisoryNsr coil spring corroded
    • AdvisoryOsf tyre on 2mm

  16. Fail71,110 miles (+3,302)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,110 miles
    Test number
    579050932435
    • FailureFront brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre wearing bald inner edge
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryNsf tyre on 2mm
    • AdvisoryNsr coil spring corroded
    • AdvisoryOsf tyre on 2mm

  17. Pass67,808 miles (+3,319)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    67,808 miles
    Test number
    367714117812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass64,489 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    64,489 miles
    Test number
    658170442355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail64,481 miles (+3,576)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,481 miles
    Test number
    786272975504
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

  20. Pass60,905 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    60,905 miles
    Test number
    867482664232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail60,905 miles (+4,108)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,905 miles
    Test number
    905612464254
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

  22. Pass56,797 miles (+3,130)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    56,797 miles
    Test number
    225304163257
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn

  23. Pass53,667 miles (+4,089)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    53,667 miles
    Test number
    899675262211
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  24. Pass49,578 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    49,578 miles
    Test number
    985995881273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 TJM

Does J8 TJM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 TJM is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 TJM?
The MOT on J8 TJM is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 TJM done?
J8 TJM was recorded at 93,908 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 2,969 miles a year.
Has J8 TJM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 TJM has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on J8 TJM 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 TJM find?
J8 TJM passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1955516; areas of age related corrosion developing; fuel filler neck pipes corroded.

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