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Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,143 cc

L77 JHJMOT history

L77 JHJ is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 26 Jul 2011. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 146,356 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

L77 JHJ black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jul 2027
Mileage
146,356 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,122 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L77 JHJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
26 Jul 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L77 JHJ was last recorded at 146,356 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 10,276 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,080 miles · 16 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
10,276 miles
Average per year
10,122 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,356 miles
  • 2025 – 136,080 miles
  • 2024 – 131,938 miles
  • 2023 – 126,742 miles
  • 2022 – 114,279 miles
  • 2021 – 104,446 miles
  • 2020 – 100,669 miles
  • 2019 – 90,294 miles
  • 2017 – 72,396 miles
  • 2016 – 55,080 miles
  • 2015 – 41,731 miles
  • 2014 – 25,864 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,356 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryHAND BRAKE ONLY JUST PASSED
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 7 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,356 miles (+10,276)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    146,356 miles
    Test number
    411619280406
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHAND BRAKE ONLY JUST PASSED
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass136,080 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    136,080 miles
    Test number
    538558082819
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail136,080 miles (+1)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,080 miles
    Test number
    949997597457
    • DangerousRear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail136,079 miles (+4,141)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,079 miles
    Test number
    178636518964
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass131,938 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    131,938 miles
    Test number
    427541115008
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail131,937 miles (+5,195)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,937 miles
    Test number
    122722955504
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass126,742 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    126,742 miles
    Test number
    645472433664
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail126,741 miles (+12,462)1 dangerous1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,741 miles
    Test number
    524195815028
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass114,279 miles (+9,833)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    114,279 miles
    Test number
    224022668907
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass104,446 miles (+3,777)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    104,446 miles
    Test number
    554153797569
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass100,669 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    100,669 miles
    Test number
    625328316031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail100,654 miles (+10,360)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,654 miles
    Test number
    215619334240
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass90,294 miles (+17,898)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    90,294 miles
    Test number
    999684980482
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REARS AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  14. Pass72,396 miles (+17,316)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    72,396 miles
    Test number
    918435689966
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  15. Pass55,080 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    55,080 miles
    Test number
    787189735913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail55,080 miles (+13,349)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,080 miles
    Test number
    329415184373
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre valve perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre valve perished
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass41,731 miles (+15,867)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    41,731 miles
    Test number
    419166815241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,864 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    25,864 miles
    Test number
    177329714298
    • NoteNo Emissions Detected

Questions about L77 JHJ

Does L77 JHJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L77 JHJ is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L77 JHJ?
The MOT on L77 JHJ is valid until 15 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L77 JHJ done?
L77 JHJ was recorded at 146,356 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 10,122 miles a year.
Has L77 JHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L77 JHJ has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on L77 JHJ 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 L77 JHJ find?
L77 JHJ passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; hand brake only just passed; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 2 more.

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