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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Petrol · 1996 · 3,199 cc

JCM 1MOT history

JCM 1 is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 23 Feb 1996. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 134,085 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

JCM 1 silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Sept 2027
Mileage
134,085 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,037 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
JCM 1
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
23 Feb 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

JCM 1 was last recorded at 134,085 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 119 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,966 miles · 24 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
119 miles
Average per year
2,037 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,085 miles
  • 2025 – 133,966 miles
  • 2024 – 132,983 miles
  • 2023 – 132,067 miles
  • 2022 – 130,640 miles
  • 2021 – 128,655 miles
  • 2020 – 127,457 miles
  • 2019 – 124,838 miles
  • 2018 – 123,717 miles
  • 2017 – 121,727 miles
  • 2016 – 119,763 miles
  • 2015 – 115,096 miles
  • 2014 – 111,401 miles
  • 2013 – 106,945 miles
  • 2012 – 104,915 miles
  • 2011 – 103,821 miles
  • 2010 – 102,459 miles
  • 2009 – 99,869 miles
  • 2008 – 97,623 miles
  • 2007 – 94,234 miles
  • 2006 – 91,995 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,085 miles
  • AdvisoryVarious underbody surface rust

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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover dropped

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 2 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,085 miles (+119)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    134,085 miles
    Test number
    683637574564
    • AdvisoryVarious underbody surface rust

  2. Pass133,966 miles (+983)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    133,966 miles
    Test number
    884661308888
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass132,983 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    132,983 miles
    Test number
    405235555602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail132,983 miles (+916)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,983 miles
    Test number
    906346977430
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass132,067 miles (+1,427)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    132,067 miles
    Test number
    499319388761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass130,640 miles (+1,985)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    130,640 miles
    Test number
    888666893509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass128,655 miles (+1,198)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    128,655 miles
    Test number
    457607606454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass127,457 miles (+2,619)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    127,457 miles
    Test number
    805500245878
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass124,838 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    124,838 miles
    Test number
    729313855577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail124,828 miles (+1,111)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,828 miles
    Test number
    396039966456
    • DangerousDriver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  11. Pass123,717 miles (+15)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    123,717 miles
    Test number
    774916743596
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover dropped
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust system mountings perishing

  12. Fail123,702 miles (+1,975)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,702 miles
    Test number
    636939386100
    • FailureNearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing within 30cm of ABS pump mountings (3.6.C.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover dropped
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust system mountings perishing

  13. Pass121,727 miles (+1,964)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    121,727 miles
    Test number
    566307121322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass119,763 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    119,763 miles
    Test number
    242073875118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail119,763 miles (+4,667)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,763 miles
    Test number
    616192096680
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  16. Pass115,096 miles (+3,695)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    115,096 miles
    Test number
    836053985001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Pass111,401 miles (+4,456)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    111,401 miles
    Test number
    186590394496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass106,945 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    106,945 miles
    Test number
    646724263062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail106,934 miles (+2,019)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,934 miles
    Test number
    228940363034
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  20. Pass104,915 miles (+1,094)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    104,915 miles
    Test number
    226442682048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass103,821 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    103,821 miles
    Test number
    179352681471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail103,817 miles (+1,358)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,817 miles
    Test number
    729842381039
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  23. Pass102,459 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    102,459 miles
    Test number
    704293680061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail102,450 miles (+2,581)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,450 miles
    Test number
    321338270069
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  25. Pass99,869 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    99,869 miles
    Test number
    391112369012
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  26. Fail99,869 miles (+2,246)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,869 miles
    Test number
    552422169057
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  27. Pass97,623 miles (+3,389)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    97,623 miles
    Test number
    532909748049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass94,234 miles (+2,239)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    94,234 miles
    Test number
    404398057055
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  29. Pass91,995 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    91,995 miles
    Test number
    283873736089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about JCM 1

What vehicle is registration JCM 1 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show JCM 1 on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 23 Feb 1996. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does JCM 1 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on JCM 1 is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on JCM 1?
The MOT on JCM 1 is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has JCM 1 done?
JCM 1 was recorded at 134,085 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 2,037 miles a year.
Has JCM 1 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. JCM 1 has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on JCM 1 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 JCM 1 find?
JCM 1 passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: various underbody surface rust.

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