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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,998 cc

JOS 35MOT history

JOS 35 is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 25 Jul 2002. Its MOT expired on 10 Aug 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 46,961 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2025.

JOS 35 blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Aug 2026
Mileage
46,961 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,972 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
JOS 35
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
25 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

JOS 35 was last recorded at 46,961 miles on 11 Aug 2025, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,943 miles · 24 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
1,972 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 46,961 miles
  • 2021 – 46,943 miles
  • 2020 – 46,503 miles
  • 2019 – 45,689 miles
  • 2018 – 44,133 miles
  • 2017 – 42,694 miles
  • 2016 – 40,915 miles
  • 2015 – 38,657 miles
  • 2014 – 36,177 miles
  • 2013 – 33,601 miles
  • 2012 – 30,555 miles
  • 2011 – 27,629 miles
  • 2010 – 24,647 miles
  • 2009 – 21,763 miles
  • 2008 – 17,906 miles
  • 2007 – 13,705 miles
  • 2006 – 9,255 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,961 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass46,961 miles (+18)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    46,961 miles
    Test number
    720878620578
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass46,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    46,943 miles
    Test number
    783712115355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail46,943 miles (+440)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,943 miles
    Test number
    655607650073
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass46,503 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    46,503 miles
    Test number
    447787709818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail46,503 miles (+814)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,503 miles
    Test number
    163485806250
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass45,689 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    45,689 miles
    Test number
    954112797823
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail45,686 miles (+1,553)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,686 miles
    Test number
    479993549425
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass44,133 miles (+1,439)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    44,133 miles
    Test number
    560524526342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass42,694 miles (+1,779)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    42,694 miles
    Test number
    667075549692
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front most (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass40,915 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    40,915 miles
    Test number
    180666499775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail40,915 miles (+2,258)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,915 miles
    Test number
    921640489643
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  12. Pass38,657 miles (+2,480)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    38,657 miles
    Test number
    225604085495
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass36,177 miles (+2,576)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    36,177 miles
    Test number
    618057874190
    • 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)

  14. Pass33,601 miles (+3,046)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    33,601 miles
    Test number
    257049573187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,555 miles (+2,926)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    30,555 miles
    Test number
    287373272489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass27,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    27,629 miles
    Test number
    106033381111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail27,629 miles (+2,982)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,629 miles
    Test number
    379825771180
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  18. Pass24,647 miles (+2,884)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    24,647 miles
    Test number
    264952180162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,763 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    21,763 miles
    Test number
    680131389191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail21,763 miles (+3,857)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,763 miles
    Test number
    222407779459
    • FailureRear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

  21. Pass17,906 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    17,906 miles
    Test number
    540232778107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail17,906 miles (+4,201)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,906 miles
    Test number
    841991778163
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass13,705 miles (+4,450)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    13,705 miles
    Test number
    234399177119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass9,255 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    9,255 miles
    Test number
    210759476416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about JOS 35

What vehicle is registration JOS 35 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show JOS 35 on a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 25 Jul 2002. 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 JOS 35 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on JOS 35 expired on 10 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on JOS 35?
The MOT on JOS 35 expired on 10 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has JOS 35 done?
JOS 35 was recorded at 46,961 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2025, an average of 1,972 miles a year.
Has JOS 35 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. JOS 35 has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on JOS 35 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 JOS 35 find?
JOS 35 passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2025 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 1 more.

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