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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc

J9 NBFMOT history

J9 NBF is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 30 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 146,528 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

J9 NBF silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Dec 2026
Mileage
146,528 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2024
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,970 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 NBF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 NBF was last recorded at 146,528 miles on 21 Oct 2024, 3,380 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,148 miles · 27 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
3,380 miles
Average per year
4,970 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 146,528 miles
  • 2023 – 143,148 miles
  • 2022 – 137,563 miles
  • 2021 – 134,796 miles
  • 2020 – 132,218 miles
  • 2019 – 129,088 miles
  • 2018 – 124,237 miles
  • 2017 – 122,294 miles
  • 2016 – 120,208 miles
  • 2015 – 116,730 miles
  • 2014 – 110,860 miles
  • 2013 – 105,429 miles
  • 2012 – 96,079 miles
  • 2011 – 84,027 miles
  • 2010 – 83,405 miles
  • 2008 – 67,377 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront subframe corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    313348233189
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. FailMileage not read5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    922545746127
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass146,528 miles (+3,380)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    146,528 miles
    Test number
    546213541047
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  4. Pass143,148 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    143,148 miles
    Test number
    896430178190
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring weak
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened metal brackets for very rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail143,148 miles (+5,585)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,148 miles
    Test number
    751496074665
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring weak
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened metal brackets for very rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass137,563 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    137,563 miles
    Test number
    839740018738
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake back plate missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pads appear to have overheated at some time
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail137,553 miles (+2,757)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,553 miles
    Test number
    795132283033
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake back plate missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pads appear to have overheated at some time
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust heat shield loose

  8. Pass134,796 miles (+2,578)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    134,796 miles
    Test number
    805785211234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass132,218 miles (+3,130)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    132,218 miles
    Test number
    574457711683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass129,088 miles (+4,851)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    129,088 miles
    Test number
    166975181530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass124,237 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    124,237 miles
    Test number
    317365293061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail124,233 miles (+1,939)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,233 miles
    Test number
    899943082217
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass122,294 miles (+2,086)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    122,294 miles
    Test number
    284784268074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass120,208 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    120,208 miles
    Test number
    980852083441
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail120,204 miles (+3,474)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,204 miles
    Test number
    151043276582
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass116,730 miles (+5,870)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    116,730 miles
    Test number
    838647182470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass110,860 miles (+5,431)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    110,860 miles
    Test number
    649364854153
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inside edge.

  18. Pass105,429 miles (+9,350)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    105,429 miles
    Test number
    999481453189
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inside

  19. Pass96,079 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    96,079 miles
    Test number
    268252852127
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Fail96,079 miles (+12,052)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,079 miles
    Test number
    265622252493
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass84,027 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    84,027 miles
    Test number
    826658151103
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteN/s/f + o/s/f brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteOnly 70% of high level stop lamp l.e.d.s. working

  22. Fail84,027 miles (+622)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,027 miles
    Test number
    239158351481
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteN/s/f + o/s/f brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteOnly 70% of high level stop lamp l.e.d.s. working

  23. Pass83,405 miles (+16,028)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    83,405 miles
    Test number
    211443030165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass67,377 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    67,377 miles
    Test number
    881342428354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail67,377 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,377 miles
    Test number
    260132628381
    • FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Questions about J9 NBF

Does J9 NBF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 NBF is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on J9 NBF?
The MOT on J9 NBF is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J9 NBF done?
J9 NBF was recorded at 146,528 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2024, an average of 4,970 miles a year.
Has J9 NBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 NBF has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on J9 NBF 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 NBF find?
J9 NBF passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; front subframe corroded; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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