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Mercedes-Benz E

Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 2,597 cc

J9 BBGMOT history

J9 BBG is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 8 Jul 2002. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 137,417 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

J9 BBG grey Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jul 2027
Mileage
137,417 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,724 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 BBG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,597 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
8 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 BBG was last recorded at 137,417 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 5,562 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,855 miles · 22 May 2025
Between the last two tests
5,562 miles
Average per year
4,724 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,417 miles
  • 2025 – 131,855 miles
  • 2024 – 130,417 miles
  • 2022 – 126,735 miles
  • 2021 – 125,552 miles
  • 2020 – 124,470 miles
  • 2019 – 122,248 miles
  • 2018 – 120,816 miles
  • 2017 – 119,444 miles
  • 2016 – 117,792 miles
  • 2015 – 109,684 miles
  • 2014 – 109,333 miles
  • 2013 – 101,162 miles
  • 2011 – 78,572 miles
  • 2010 – 72,052 miles
  • 2009 – 64,516 miles
  • 2008 – 58,318 miles
  • 2007 – 50,551 miles
  • 2006 – 42,505 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,417 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,417 miles (+5,562)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    137,417 miles
    Test number
    335626600461
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass131,855 miles (+1,438)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2026
    Odometer
    131,855 miles
    Test number
    868088475743
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass130,417 miles (+3,682)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    130,417 miles
    Test number
    835493974709
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses cloudy. light output not severely reduced

  4. Pass126,735 miles (+1,183)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    126,735 miles
    Test number
    299187631541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass125,552 miles (+1,082)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    125,552 miles
    Test number
    717373367017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass124,470 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    124,470 miles
    Test number
    998811392552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail124,461 miles (+2,213)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,461 miles
    Test number
    661515050919
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass122,248 miles (+1,432)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    122,248 miles
    Test number
    919625134507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass120,816 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    120,816 miles
    Test number
    941908973202
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre cracked on shoulder

  10. Fail120,816 miles (+1,372)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,816 miles
    Test number
    529648756459
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/55v16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre cracked on shoulder

  11. Pass119,444 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    119,444 miles
    Test number
    285573143286
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs ridged. (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail119,440 miles (+1,648)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,440 miles
    Test number
    309933354931
    • FailureCentral Rear Statutory seat belt missing Clasp not accessible (5.1.1)
    • FailureHeadlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced All Headlight lenses Excessively deteriorated. (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs ridged. (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass117,792 miles (+8,108)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    117,792 miles
    Test number
    466241844212
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass109,684 miles (+351)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    109,684 miles
    Test number
    537824985135
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass109,333 miles (+8,171)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    109,333 miles
    Test number
    657882604235
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  16. Pass101,162 miles (+22,590)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    101,162 miles
    Test number
    179409313289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass78,572 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    78,572 miles
    Test number
    588116161164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail78,558 miles (+6,506)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,558 miles
    Test number
    915916861147
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass72,052 miles (+7,536)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    72,052 miles
    Test number
    413997440179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass64,516 miles (+6,198)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    64,516 miles
    Test number
    281841449421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass58,318 miles (+7,767)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    58,318 miles
    Test number
    904181358113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass50,551 miles (+8,046)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    50,551 miles
    Test number
    320369047114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass42,505 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    42,505 miles
    Test number
    451726156142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J9 BBG

Does J9 BBG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 BBG is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on J9 BBG?
The MOT on J9 BBG is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J9 BBG done?
J9 BBG was recorded at 137,417 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 4,724 miles a year.
Has J9 BBG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 BBG has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on J9 BBG 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 J9 BBG find?
J9 BBG passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; front brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 4 more.

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