Mercedes-Benz C
Blue · Petrol · 1996 · 1,799 cc
J9 MEKMOT history
J9 MEK is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 20 Nov 1996. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 126,724 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 126,724 mi
- At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 20 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,953 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J9 MEK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,799 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 20 Nov 1996
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
J9 MEK was last recorded at 126,724 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 859 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 19 Jan 2018: 11,878 miles, lower than 110,004 miles on 18 Jan 2017.
- 16 Feb 2022: 119,402 miles, lower than 177,283 miles on 19 Jan 2021.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 125,865 miles · 12 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 859 miles
- Average per year
- 2,953 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 126,724 miles
- 2025 – 125,865 miles
- 2024 – 123,455 miles
- 2023 – 121,391 miles
- 2022 – 119,402 miles
- 2021 – 177,283 miles
- 2020 – 114,936 miles
- 2019 – 113,294 miles
- 2018 – 11,878 miles
- 2017 – 110,004 miles
- 2016 – 108,539 miles
- 2015 – 105,977 miles
- 2014 – 104,148 miles
- 2013 – 101,539 miles
- 2012 – 97,748 miles
- 2011 – 92,715 miles
- 2009 – 88,227 miles
- 2008 – 82,679 miles
- 2007 – 70,353 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass126,724 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside front tyre heavily perished/cracked
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
25 tests since 3 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass126,724 miles (+859)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 126,724 miles
- Test number
- 891480195012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,865 miles (+2,410)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 125,865 miles
- Test number
- 653159635865
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/r and o/s/r inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight play in n/s steering idler pivot
Pass123,455 miles (+2,064)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 123,455 miles
- Test number
- 526774831904
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight play in nearside steering idler pivot
Pass121,391 miles (+1,989)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 121,391 miles
- Test number
- 236037003316
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySlight play at nearside steering idler arm pivot point
Pass119,402 miles (-57,881)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 119,402 miles
- Test number
- 824195786558
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass177,283 miles (+60,000)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 177,283 miles
- Test number
- 678843293712
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre heavily perished/cracked
- AdvisoryPlay in nearside steering idler pivot
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front (5.2.3 (e))
Fail117,283 miles (+2,347)3 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,283 miles
- Test number
- 152075624637
- MajorBrake hose excessively deteriorated nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorProp shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated prop shaft front coupling (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorBrake hose slightly damaged offside front brake hose heavily perished/cracked (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured nearside rear (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured offside rear (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre heavily perished/cracked
- AdvisoryPlay in nearside steering idler pivot
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front (5.2.3 (e))
Pass114,936 miles (+1,642)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 114,936 miles
- Test number
- 917986918114
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass113,294 miles (+101,416)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 113,294 miles
- Test number
- 421887472146
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryWhen operating right indicator wipers start to work
Pass11,878 miles (-98,126)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 11,878 miles
- Test number
- 221972248115
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre slightly cracking
Pass110,004 miles (+1,465)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 110,004 miles
- Test number
- 723351001783
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass108,539 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 108,539 miles
- Test number
- 537500355535
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail108,539 miles (+2,562)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,539 miles
- Test number
- 568747308581
- Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testSteering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Pass105,977 miles (+1,829)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 105,977 miles
- Test number
- 495463525076
- NoteOil leak
- NoteWater ingress into both headlamps
Pass104,148 miles (+2,609)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 104,148 miles
- Test number
- 949831224020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,539 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,539 miles
- Test number
- 476061413011
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Pass101,539 miles (+3,791)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 101,539 miles
- Test number
- 718141913012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,748 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 97,748 miles
- Test number
- 745914402035
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail97,748 miles (+5,033)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,748 miles
- Test number
- 908874002062
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass92,715 miles (+4,488)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 92,715 miles
- Test number
- 737207901013
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass88,227 miles (+5,548)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 88,227 miles
- Test number
- 233134469386
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,679 miles (+6,205)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 82,679 miles
- Test number
- 552564468317
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,474 miles (+6,121)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 76,474 miles
- Test number
- 231894908044
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass70,353 miles (+4)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 70,353 miles
- Test number
- 183034207024
- NoteOffside rear tyre outer bead seal would benefit from attention
Fail70,349 miles1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,349 miles
- Test number
- 654333107082
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
- NoteOffside rear tyre outer bead seal would benefit from attention
Questions about J9 MEK
- Does J9 MEK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 MEK is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on J9 MEK?
- The MOT on J9 MEK is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has J9 MEK done?
- J9 MEK was recorded at 126,724 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 2,953 miles a year.
- Has J9 MEK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J9 MEK has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2021.
- Has the mileage on J9 MEK ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 19 Jan 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on J9 MEK find?
- J9 MEK passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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