Mercedes-Benz E
Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,685 cc
J9 LACMOT history
J9 LAC is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 1 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 21 MOT tests, with 113,022 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 113,022 mi
- At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 20 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 3,744 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J9 LAC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,685 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 1 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
J9 LAC was last recorded at 113,022 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 9,932 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 3 Jan 2015: 81,000 miles, lower than 123,108 miles on 14 Jan 2014.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 103,090 miles · 20 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,932 miles
- Average per year
- 3,744 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 113,022 miles
- 2025 – 103,090 miles
- 2024 – 101,115 miles
- 2023 – 99,878 miles
- 2022 – 97,843 miles
- 2021 – 96,615 miles
- 2020 – 95,374 miles
- 2019 – 93,379 miles
- 2018 – 91,158 miles
- 2017 – 88,477 miles
- 2016 – 85,451 miles
- 2015 – 81,000 miles
- 2014 – 123,108 miles
- 2013 – 72,076 miles
- 2012 – 69,363 miles
- 2010 – 66,256 miles
- 2009 – 59,209 miles
- 2008 – 52,032 miles
- 2007 – 45,356 miles
- 2006 – 39,905 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass113,022 miles
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security suspension arm (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security suspension arm (6.2.2 (d) (i))
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 Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2018
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2018
Full MOT history
21 tests since 4 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass113,022 miles (+9,932)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 113,022 miles
- Test number
- 508613482368
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security suspension arm (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security suspension arm (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass103,090 miles (+1,975)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 103,090 miles
- Test number
- 344886780165
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySmall chip in windscreen
Pass101,115 miles (+1,237)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 101,115 miles
- Test number
- 929797142792
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass99,878 miles (+2,035)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 99,878 miles
- Test number
- 137818533218
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass97,843 miles (+1,228)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 97,843 miles
- Test number
- 429406088317
- MinorOffside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass96,615 miles (+1,241)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 96,615 miles
- Test number
- 835271707433
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass95,374 miles (+1,995)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 95,374 miles
- Test number
- 758270793408
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,379 miles (+16)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 93,379 miles
- Test number
- 841876461993
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,363 miles (+2,205)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,363 miles
- Test number
- 749182752252
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass91,158 miles (+2,681)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 91,158 miles
- Test number
- 789994868170
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass88,477 miles (+3,026)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 88,477 miles
- Test number
- 953126406338
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass85,451 miles (+4,451)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 85,451 miles
- Test number
- 413992268479
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,000 miles (-42,108)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 81,000 miles
- Test number
- 259833505051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,108 miles (+51,032)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 123,108 miles
- Test number
- 786194114069
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass72,076 miles (+2,713)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 72,076 miles
- Test number
- 575404313068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,363 miles (+3,107)3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 69,363 miles
- Test number
- 787256512063
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteDashboard info brake fluid reservoir low - reservoir appears to be ok
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass66,256 miles (+7,047)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 66,256 miles
- Test number
- 211713030358
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,209 miles (+7,177)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 59,209 miles
- Test number
- 363142479250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,032 miles (+6,676)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 52,032 miles
- Test number
- 384615648425
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,356 miles (+5,451)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 45,356 miles
- Test number
- 830146237259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,905 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 39,905 miles
- Test number
- 583317346280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about J9 LAC
- Does J9 LAC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 LAC is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on J9 LAC?
- The MOT on J9 LAC is valid until 15 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 LAC done?
- J9 LAC was recorded at 113,022 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 3,744 miles a year.
- Has J9 LAC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J9 LAC has failed 1 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2019.
- Has the mileage on J9 LAC ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Jan 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on J9 LAC find?
- J9 LAC passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front upper vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security suspension arm, and 3 more.
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