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White · Diesel · 2009 · 2,155 cc

J9 EKOMOT history

J9 EKO is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 20 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 133,997 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

J9 EKO white Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Nov 2026
Mileage
133,997 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,616 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 EKO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,155 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
20 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 EKO was last recorded at 133,997 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 230 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Jul 2022: 116,572 miles, lower than 122,656 miles on 3 Aug 2021.

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
133,767 miles · 5 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
230 miles
Average per year
7,616 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 133,997 miles
  • 2024 – 124,553 miles
  • 2023 – 120,738 miles
  • 2022 – 116,572 miles
  • 2021 – 122,656 miles
  • 2020 – 105,686 miles
  • 2019 – 101,009 miles
  • 2018 – 85,205 miles
  • 2017 – 74,607 miles
  • 2016 – 65,525 miles
  • 2015 – 56,362 miles
  • 2014 – 43,996 miles
  • 2013 – 33,864 miles
  • 2012 – 29,720 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,997 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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 Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 19 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,997 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    133,997 miles
    Test number
    843099160967
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail133,997 miles (+230)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,997 miles
    Test number
    389112467838
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail133,767 miles (+9,214)1 dangerous8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,767 miles
    Test number
    419749957591
    • DangerousOffside Rear Stub axle fractured (5.1.2 (a))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorFront Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass124,553 miles (+3,815)2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    124,553 miles
    Test number
    406675946243
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass120,738 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    120,738 miles
    Test number
    368141468089
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail120,738 miles (+4,166)1 major3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,738 miles
    Test number
    542760327127
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass116,572 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    116,572 miles
    Test number
    432164734509
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail116,572 miles (-6,084)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,572 miles
    Test number
    916087976133
    • MajorEmissions not tested Engine misfire (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass122,656 miles (+108)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    122,656 miles
    Test number
    859699504069
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail122,548 miles (+16,862)1 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,548 miles
    Test number
    870822022498
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass105,686 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    105,686 miles
    Test number
    281222950508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail105,684 miles (+4,675)5 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,684 miles
    Test number
    316621468243
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached (5.2.2 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass101,009 miles (+15,804)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    101,009 miles
    Test number
    157751127671
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass85,205 miles (+10,598)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    85,205 miles
    Test number
    904414280978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass74,607 miles (+9,082)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    74,607 miles
    Test number
    938623555880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass65,525 miles (+9,163)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    65,525 miles
    Test number
    160429436636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,362 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    56,362 miles
    Test number
    526768775094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail56,362 miles (+12,366)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,362 miles
    Test number
    706258375041
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass43,996 miles (+10,132)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    43,996 miles
    Test number
    816328274025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,864 miles (+4,144)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    33,864 miles
    Test number
    938389373083
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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

  21. Pass29,720 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    29,720 miles
    Test number
    779589772009
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre side wall cut

Questions about J9 EKO

Does J9 EKO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 EKO is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on J9 EKO?
The MOT on J9 EKO is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J9 EKO done?
J9 EKO was recorded at 133,997 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 7,616 miles a year.
Has J9 EKO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 EKO has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on J9 EKO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Jul 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on J9 EKO find?
J9 EKO passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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