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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

JFT 5MOT history

JFT 5 is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 22 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 103,608 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

JFT 5 black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
103,608 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
32
19 passed · 13 failed
Per year
4,502 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
JFT 5
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

JFT 5 was last recorded at 103,608 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 2,446 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,162 miles · 23 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,446 miles
Average per year
4,502 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,608 miles
  • 2025 – 101,162 miles
  • 2024 – 97,887 miles
  • 2023 – 93,646 miles
  • 2022 – 89,961 miles
  • 2021 – 88,163 miles
  • 2020 – 85,189 miles
  • 2019 – 81,340 miles
  • 2018 – 76,582 miles
  • 2017 – 71,651 miles
  • 2016 – 64,886 miles
  • 2015 – 60,092 miles
  • 2014 – 57,094 miles
  • 2013 – 51,909 miles
  • 2012 – 46,899 miles
  • 2011 – 43,042 miles
  • 2010 – 38,186 miles
  • 2009 – 30,250 miles
  • 2008 – 22,515 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,608 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all upper arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all upper arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

32 tests since 23 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,608 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    103,608 miles
    Test number
    917091595714
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all upper arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all upper arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail103,602 miles (+2,440)1 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,602 miles
    Test number
    679559629497
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all upper arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all upper arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass101,162 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    101,162 miles
    Test number
    901261153640
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail101,162 miles (+3,275)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,162 miles
    Test number
    343458543166
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass97,887 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    97,887 miles
    Test number
    401100040905
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail97,883 miles (+4,237)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,883 miles
    Test number
    282670990751
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass93,646 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    93,646 miles
    Test number
    330744689156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail93,644 miles (+3,683)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,644 miles
    Test number
    561320727285
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass89,961 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    89,961 miles
    Test number
    968118752528
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension arms and links corroded

  10. Fail89,961 miles (+1,798)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,961 miles
    Test number
    720769424265
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension arms and links corroded

  11. Pass88,163 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    88,163 miles
    Test number
    892253589601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail88,163 miles (+2,974)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,163 miles
    Test number
    617673285021
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  13. Pass85,189 miles (+3,849)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    85,189 miles
    Test number
    680530333748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass81,340 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    81,340 miles
    Test number
    392989478599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail81,336 miles (+4,754)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,336 miles
    Test number
    908005443731
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  16. Pass76,582 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    76,582 miles
    Test number
    403584394356
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre's low on outter edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail76,581 miles (+4,930)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,581 miles
    Test number
    497738282895
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre's low on outter edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass71,651 miles (+6,765)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    71,651 miles
    Test number
    369522025190
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass64,886 miles (+120)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    64,886 miles
    Test number
    383177356931
    • AdvisoryUnder Trays Fitted

  20. Fail64,766 miles (+4,674)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,766 miles
    Test number
    660504645808
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust Bracket Broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryUnder Trays Fitted

  21. Pass60,092 miles (+2,998)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    60,092 miles
    Test number
    879065415076
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass57,094 miles (+5,185)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    57,094 miles
    Test number
    817910314097
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs slightly corroded inner surface

  23. Fail51,909 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,909 miles
    Test number
    218929603037
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

  24. Pass51,909 miles (+5,010)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    51,909 miles
    Test number
    606729203083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass46,899 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    46,899 miles
    Test number
    776284112084
    • NoteCentre exhaust hanger corroded

  26. Fail46,897 miles (+3,855)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,897 miles
    Test number
    668997202014
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteCentre exhaust hanger corroded

  27. Pass43,042 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    43,042 miles
    Test number
    646725601032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail43,042 miles (+4,856)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,042 miles
    Test number
    628664901004
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  29. Pass38,186 miles (+7,936)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    38,186 miles
    Test number
    180650520067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass30,250 miles (+7,735)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    30,250 miles
    Test number
    210421929068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass22,515 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    22,515 miles
    Test number
    483513928058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail22,515 miles1 dangerous2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,515 miles
    Test number
    563503928027
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about JFT 5

What vehicle is registration JFT 5 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show JFT 5 on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 22 Jan 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 JFT 5 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on JFT 5 is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on JFT 5?
The MOT on JFT 5 is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has JFT 5 done?
JFT 5 was recorded at 103,608 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 4,502 miles a year.
Has JFT 5 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. JFT 5 has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on JFT 5 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 JFT 5 find?
JFT 5 passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 11 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush both sides; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 8 more.

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