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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

J9 CAOMOT history

J9 CAO is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 21 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 96,302 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

J9 CAO black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Mar 2027
Mileage
96,302 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,991 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 CAO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 CAO was last recorded at 96,302 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 2,319 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,983 miles · 19 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,319 miles
Average per year
3,991 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,302 miles
  • 2025 – 93,983 miles
  • 2024 – 92,071 miles
  • 2023 – 89,395 miles
  • 2022 – 87,143 miles
  • 2021 – 85,798 miles
  • 2020 – 84,469 miles
  • 2019 – 81,623 miles
  • 2018 – 77,919 miles
  • 2017 – 73,372 miles
  • 2016 – 68,205 miles
  • 2015 – 63,928 miles
  • 2014 – 60,066 miles
  • 2013 – 55,686 miles
  • 2012 – 51,910 miles
  • 2011 – 46,061 miles
  • 2010 – 38,212 miles
  • 2009 – 31,966 miles
  • 2008 – 24,464 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,302 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Side repeater not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,302 miles (+2,319)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    96,302 miles
    Test number
    838654281214
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass93,983 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    93,983 miles
    Test number
    246159534102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Fail93,983 miles (+1,912)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,983 miles
    Test number
    347227458439
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Pass92,071 miles (+2,676)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    92,071 miles
    Test number
    620099831826
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass89,395 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    89,395 miles
    Test number
    409148351335
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror glass defective

  6. Fail89,395 miles (+2,252)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,395 miles
    Test number
    175577713283
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror glass defective

  7. Pass87,143 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    87,143 miles
    Test number
    928556704262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  8. Fail87,143 miles (+1,345)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,143 miles
    Test number
    320778117792
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  9. Pass85,798 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    85,798 miles
    Test number
    122652343334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail85,796 miles (+1,327)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,796 miles
    Test number
    627151626378
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Pass84,469 miles (+2,846)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    84,469 miles
    Test number
    363522820768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass81,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    81,623 miles
    Test number
    973812454423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail81,623 miles (+3,704)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,623 miles
    Test number
    154172938796
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass77,919 miles (+4,547)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    77,919 miles
    Test number
    892704134620
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  15. Pass73,372 miles (+5,167)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    73,372 miles
    Test number
    246681012493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass68,205 miles (+4,277)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    68,205 miles
    Test number
    116854676910
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps just ok

  17. Pass63,928 miles (+3,862)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    63,928 miles
    Test number
    197567875456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,066 miles (+4,380)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    60,066 miles
    Test number
    195974584411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,686 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    55,686 miles
    Test number
    696616963026
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Fail55,686 miles (+3,776)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,686 miles
    Test number
    755096863083
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass51,910 miles (+5,849)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    51,910 miles
    Test number
    108308762430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,061 miles (+7,849)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    46,061 miles
    Test number
    759054171085
    • NoteSlight cracking in n/s/r tyre
    • NoteSlight cracking in o/s/r tyre

  23. Pass38,212 miles (+6,246)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    38,212 miles
    Test number
    941175170081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass31,966 miles (+7,502)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    31,966 miles
    Test number
    903354989002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass24,464 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    24,464 miles
    Test number
    392717478019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J9 CAO

Does J9 CAO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 CAO is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on J9 CAO?
The MOT on J9 CAO is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J9 CAO done?
J9 CAO was recorded at 96,302 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 3,991 miles a year.
Has J9 CAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 CAO has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on J9 CAO 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 CAO find?
J9 CAO passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.

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