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Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,148 cc

J9 TXTMOT history

J9 TXT is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 20 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 3 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 198,350 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

J9 TXT black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Oct 2027
Mileage
198,350 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,173 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 TXT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
20 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 TXT was last recorded at 198,350 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 8,327 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
190,023 miles · 4 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
8,327 miles
Average per year
11,173 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 198,350 miles
  • 2025 – 190,023 miles
  • 2024 – 188,667 miles
  • 2023 – 184,510 miles
  • 2022 – 165,487 miles
  • 2021 – 151,750 miles
  • 2020 – 135,750 miles
  • 2019 – 120,321 miles
  • 2018 – 107,350 miles
  • 2017 – 93,260 miles
  • 2015 – 59,211 miles
  • 2014 – 52,285 miles
  • 2013 – 43,239 miles
  • 2012 – 35,548 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass198,350 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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Position lamp not working Nearside & Offside

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 3 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass198,350 miles (+8,327)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    198,350 miles
    Test number
    203435043121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass190,023 miles (+1,356)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    190,023 miles
    Test number
    429377507642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass188,667 miles (+4,157)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    188,667 miles
    Test number
    216463990158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass184,510 miles (+1)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    184,510 miles
    Test number
    624417015507
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail184,509 miles (+19,022)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,509 miles
    Test number
    995399279602
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass165,487 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    165,487 miles
    Test number
    872370484894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail165,485 miles (+13,735)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,485 miles
    Test number
    338545360760
    • DangerousNearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system From Middle (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working Nearside & Offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  8. Pass151,750 miles (+16,000)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    151,750 miles
    Test number
    620497020424
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  9. Pass135,750 miles (+353)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    135,750 miles
    Test number
    703117964367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail135,397 miles (+15,076)3 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,397 miles
    Test number
    538395707377
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working Nearside & Offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  11. Pass120,321 miles (+12,971)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    120,321 miles
    Test number
    336952284484
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  12. Pass107,350 miles (+14,090)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    107,350 miles
    Test number
    177572679368
    • AdvisoryEngine & Under covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay
    • AdvisoryEngine management warning lamp ON
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  13. Pass93,260 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    93,260 miles
    Test number
    180914033081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  14. Fail93,258 miles4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,258 miles
    Test number
    795195821308
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Road wheel cracked 2 cracks (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked 3 cracks (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/35/19 (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  15. Fail93,254 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,254 miles
    Test number
    213702511295
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel cracked on wheel rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside offside (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Road wheel cracked nearside offside on wheel rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays engine covers fitted obscuring some items
  16. Pass120,151 km
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    120,151 km
    Test number
    697139010626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass59,211 miles (+6,926)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    59,211 miles
    Test number
    635341035017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass52,285 miles (+9,046)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    52,285 miles
    Test number
    856471424018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass43,239 miles (+7,691)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    43,239 miles
    Test number
    339088323030
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  20. Pass35,548 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    35,548 miles
    Test number
    457493262028
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteDamage to front grill around osf fog lamp
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing low

Questions about J9 TXT

Does J9 TXT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 TXT is valid until 3 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on J9 TXT?
The MOT on J9 TXT is valid until 3 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J9 TXT done?
J9 TXT was recorded at 198,350 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 11,173 miles a year.
Has J9 TXT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 TXT has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on J9 TXT 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 TXT find?
J9 TXT passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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