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Mercedes-Benz C

Red · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

J9 FRDMOT history

J9 FRD is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 26 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 55,890 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

J9 FRD red Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Oct 2027
Mileage
55,890 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,202 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 FRD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 FRD was last recorded at 55,890 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 1,494 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,396 miles · 16 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,494 miles
Average per year
3,202 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,890 miles
  • 2025 – 54,396 miles
  • 2024 – 51,198 miles
  • 2023 – 47,655 miles
  • 2022 – 45,631 miles
  • 2021 – 42,924 miles
  • 2020 – 40,069 miles
  • 2019 – 34,314 miles
  • 2018 – 31,350 miles
  • 2017 – 25,825 miles
  • 2016 – 23,015 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,890 miles
  • 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))

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

13 tests since 7 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,890 miles (+1,494)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    55,890 miles
    Test number
    959312428669
    • 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))
  2. Pass54,396 miles (+3,198)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    54,396 miles
    Test number
    590408233406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass51,198 miles (+3,543)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    51,198 miles
    Test number
    557778136441
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  4. Pass47,655 miles (+2,024)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    47,655 miles
    Test number
    987003046698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass45,631 miles (+2,707)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    45,631 miles
    Test number
    580476411783
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  6. Pass42,924 miles (+2,855)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    42,924 miles
    Test number
    646554078748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass40,069 miles (+79)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    40,069 miles
    Test number
    865834077495
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail39,990 miles (+5,676)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,990 miles
    Test number
    571277705382
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass34,314 miles (+2,964)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    34,314 miles
    Test number
    716821645716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass31,350 miles (+5,525)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    31,350 miles
    Test number
    361758940072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass25,825 miles (+2,810)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    25,825 miles
    Test number
    694349043897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass23,015 miles (+1,522)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    23,015 miles
    Test number
    218425798497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass21,493 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    21,493 miles
    Test number
    738152390154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J9 FRD

Does J9 FRD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 FRD is valid until 4 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on J9 FRD?
The MOT on J9 FRD is valid until 4 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J9 FRD done?
J9 FRD was recorded at 55,890 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 3,202 miles a year.
Has J9 FRD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 FRD has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on J9 FRD 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 FRD find?
J9 FRD passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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