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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

J9 LCYMOT history

J9 LCY is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 23 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 120,826 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

J9 LCY silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jan 2027
Mileage
120,826 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,395 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 LCY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 LCY was last recorded at 120,826 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 5,872 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,954 miles · 28 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,872 miles
Average per year
5,395 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,826 miles
  • 2024 – 114,954 miles
  • 2023 – 94,458 miles
  • 2021 – 90,136 miles
  • 2020 – 86,450 miles
  • 2019 – 78,983 miles
  • 2018 – 72,491 miles
  • 2017 – 66,121 miles
  • 2016 – 59,777 miles
  • 2015 – 53,705 miles
  • 2014 – 48,215 miles
  • 2012 – 46,026 miles
  • 2011 – 43,480 miles
  • 2010 – 39,659 miles
  • 2009 – 34,081 miles
  • 2008 – 27,360 miles
  • 2007 – 21,117 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,826 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Fluid leak, but not excessive gear box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 14 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,826 miles (+5,872)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    120,826 miles
    Test number
    569990327712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass114,954 miles (+20,496)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    114,954 miles
    Test number
    728690305691
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
  3. Pass94,458 miles (+4,322)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    94,458 miles
    Test number
    182782422972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass90,136 miles (+3,686)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    90,136 miles
    Test number
    107639167602
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass86,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    86,450 miles
    Test number
    459385435299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail86,450 miles (+7,467)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,450 miles
    Test number
    339389857283
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  7. Pass78,983 miles (+41)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    78,983 miles
    Test number
    313839052060
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Fail78,942 miles (+6,451)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,942 miles
    Test number
    964507274550
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass72,491 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    72,491 miles
    Test number
    186597620752
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  10. Fail72,491 miles (+6,370)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,491 miles
    Test number
    681018983028
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported near rear box corroded. (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  11. Pass66,121 miles (+6,344)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    66,121 miles
    Test number
    459082654485
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre scuff
  12. Pass59,777 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    59,777 miles
    Test number
    536537722743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail59,746 miles (+6,041)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,746 miles
    Test number
    152009710245
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  14. Fail53,705 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,705 miles
    Test number
    235583805467
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
  15. Pass53,705 miles (+5,490)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    53,705 miles
    Test number
    826273005195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,215 miles (+2,189)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    48,215 miles
    Test number
    555224184062
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  17. Pass46,026 miles (+2,546)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    46,026 miles
    Test number
    109104892196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,480 miles (+3,821)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    43,480 miles
    Test number
    616003191106
    • NoteParking brake struggles to achieve legal minimum braking force.
  19. Pass39,659 miles (+5,578)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    39,659 miles
    Test number
    810335890159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,081 miles (+6,721)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    34,081 miles
    Test number
    433821199145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,360 miles (+6,243)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    27,360 miles
    Test number
    550930798132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,117 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    21,117 miles
    Test number
    812265397100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about J9 LCY

Does J9 LCY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 LCY is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on J9 LCY?
The MOT on J9 LCY is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J9 LCY done?
J9 LCY was recorded at 120,826 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 5,395 miles a year.
Has J9 LCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 LCY has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on J9 LCY 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 LCY find?
J9 LCY passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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