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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 2,148 cc

J9 GXCMOT history

J9 GXC is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Sept 2001. Its MOT expired on 12 Jul 2025 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 129,822 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2025.

J9 GXC silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Jul 2025
Mileage
129,822 mi
At MOT on 29 Aug 2025
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,962 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 GXC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Aug 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

J9 GXC was last recorded at 129,822 miles on 29 Aug 2025, 10,917 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,905 miles · 13 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
10,917 miles
Average per year
4,962 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 129,822 miles
  • 2024 – 118,905 miles
  • 2023 – 115,396 miles
  • 2022 – 107,508 miles
  • 2021 – 103,159 miles
  • 2020 – 98,725 miles
  • 2019 – 98,381 miles
  • 2018 – 97,855 miles
  • 2017 – 96,447 miles
  • 2016 – 94,478 miles
  • 2015 – 90,695 miles
  • 2014 – 84,786 miles
  • 2013 – 78,272 miles
  • 2012 – 71,187 miles
  • 2011 – 65,844 miles
  • 2010 – 59,152 miles
  • 2009 – 51,279 miles
  • 2008 – 46,349 miles
  • 2007 – 38,389 miles
  • 2005 – 31,115 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail129,822 miles
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

What MOT failures 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2007–2018

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Under tray fitted.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 7 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail129,822 miles (+10,917)6 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,822 miles
    Test number
    267460392782
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  2. Pass118,905 miles (+3,509)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    118,905 miles
    Test number
    548842702013
    • AdvisoryUnderneath tray fitted at the time of test

  3. Pass115,396 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    115,396 miles
    Test number
    326534127911
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail115,395 miles (+7,887)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,395 miles
    Test number
    801166747165
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass107,508 miles (+4,349)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    107,508 miles
    Test number
    167052765733
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass103,159 miles (+4,434)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2022
    Odometer
    103,159 miles
    Test number
    832046038488
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass98,725 miles (+344)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2021
    Odometer
    98,725 miles
    Test number
    887903975378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass98,381 miles (+526)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    98,381 miles
    Test number
    931147905098
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted.

  9. Pass97,855 miles (+1,408)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    97,855 miles
    Test number
    687193864387
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted.
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  10. Pass96,447 miles (+1,969)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    96,447 miles
    Test number
    412005172028
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray and engine covers fitted.
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Pass94,478 miles (+3,783)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    94,478 miles
    Test number
    487025191533
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted.

  12. Pass90,695 miles (+5,909)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    90,695 miles
    Test number
    517231845086
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNearside front tyre slight damage.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass84,786 miles (+6,514)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    84,786 miles
    Test number
    228704434044
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass78,272 miles (+7,085)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    78,272 miles
    Test number
    987988233076
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass71,187 miles (+5,343)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    71,187 miles
    Test number
    167586322488
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass65,844 miles (+6,692)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    65,844 miles
    Test number
    867765941025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Pass59,152 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    59,152 miles
    Test number
    384103240089
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak engine bay area
    • NoteSill covers + undertray fitted

  18. Fail59,152 miles (+7,873)3 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,152 miles
    Test number
    800223640003
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak engine bay area
    • NoteSill covers + undertray fitted

  19. Pass51,279 miles (+4,930)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    51,279 miles
    Test number
    694160049070
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteSlight play in o/s of steering rack

  20. Pass46,349 miles (+7,960)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    46,349 miles
    Test number
    890998938085
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass38,389 miles (+7,274)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    38,389 miles
    Test number
    511603047045
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass31,115 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    31,115 miles
    Test number
    111150285271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J9 GXC

Does J9 GXC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J9 GXC expired on 12 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J9 GXC?
The MOT on J9 GXC expired on 12 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J9 GXC done?
J9 GXC was recorded at 129,822 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2025, an average of 4,962 miles a year.
Has J9 GXC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 GXC has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on J9 GXC 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 GXC find?
J9 GXC failed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2025 with 6 major defects and 12 advisories: exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit; exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward arm, and 15 more.

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