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Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc

JCM 778MOT history

JCM 778 is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 25 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 18 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 159,640 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2026.

JCM 778 silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Sept 2027
Mileage
159,640 mi
At MOT on 19 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,055 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
JCM 778
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
25 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

JCM 778 was last recorded at 159,640 miles on 19 Sept 2026, 3,205 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Jan 2011: 21,182 miles, lower than 51,210 miles on 30 Dec 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
156,435 miles · 25 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,205 miles
Average per year
7,055 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,640 miles
  • 2025 – 156,435 miles
  • 2024 – 152,508 miles
  • 2023 – 150,968 miles
  • 2022 – 146,468 miles
  • 2021 – 142,000 miles
  • 2020 – 138,647 miles
  • 2019 – 133,599 miles
  • 2018 – 127,883 miles
  • 2017 – 122,076 miles
  • 2016 – 112,210 miles
  • 2015 – 102,267 miles
  • 2014 – 93,518 miles
  • 2013 – 81,827 miles
  • 2011 – 73,883 miles
  • 2009 – 51,210 miles
  • 2008 – 34,412 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,640 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,640 miles (+3,205)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    159,640 miles
    Test number
    162510547799
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass156,435 miles (+3,927)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    156,435 miles
    Test number
    488504631461
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass152,508 miles (+1,540)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    152,508 miles
    Test number
    834231346682
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper exhaust bracket corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight wheel arch corrosion.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel corrosion.

  4. Pass150,968 miles (+4,500)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    150,968 miles
    Test number
    605997312664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass146,468 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    146,468 miles
    Test number
    587347443883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail146,468 miles (+4,468)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,468 miles
    Test number
    860680756680
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/4517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass142,000 miles (+3,353)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    142,000 miles
    Test number
    404334511821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass138,647 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    138,647 miles
    Test number
    652330729052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail138,647 miles (+5,048)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,647 miles
    Test number
    476453014044
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass133,599 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    133,599 miles
    Test number
    687862989342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail133,599 miles (+5,716)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,599 miles
    Test number
    321623210000
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt missing Buckle is missing (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass127,883 miles (+5,807)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    127,883 miles
    Test number
    791200900684
    • AdvisoryNear side rear tyre close to leagel limit

  13. Pass122,076 miles (+9,866)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    122,076 miles
    Test number
    444135254879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass112,210 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    112,210 miles
    Test number
    494091551358
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Fail112,210 miles (+9,943)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,210 miles
    Test number
    796733302673
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass102,267 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    102,267 miles
    Test number
    696223615150
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteNearside front tyre is worn unevenly

  17. Fail102,267 miles (+8,749)1 failure2 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,267 miles
    Test number
    967833815110
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteFront brake pads appear to be wearing low
    • NoteNearside front tyre is worn unevenly

  18. Fail93,518 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,518 miles
    Test number
    276662844173
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass93,518 miles (+11,691)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    93,518 miles
    Test number
    987302844193
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass81,827 miles (+7,944)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    81,827 miles
    Test number
    479253443139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass73,883 miles (+8,444)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    73,883 miles
    Test number
    379034151353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail65,439 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,439 miles
    Test number
    915031521016
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • 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)
    • NoteOuter edges of both front tyres showing wear. Sugggest alignment.

  23. Pass65,439 miles (+44,257)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    65,439 miles
    Test number
    988001021045
    • 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)
    • NoteOuter edges of both front tyres showing wear. Sugggest alignment.

  24. Fail21,182 miles (-30,028)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,182 miles
    Test number
    119127611432
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass51,210 miles (+16,798)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    51,210 miles
    Test number
    864284969398
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  26. Pass34,412 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    34,412 miles
    Test number
    822794858375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about JCM 778

What vehicle is registration JCM 778 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show JCM 778 on a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 25 Dec 2005. 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 778 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on JCM 778 is valid until 18 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on JCM 778?
The MOT on JCM 778 is valid until 18 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 778 done?
JCM 778 was recorded at 159,640 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2026, an average of 7,055 miles a year.
Has JCM 778 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. JCM 778 has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on JCM 778 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Jan 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on JCM 778 find?
JCM 778 passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm; rear sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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