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Orange · Petrol · 2006 · 1,796 cc

L7 JBXMOT history

L7 JBX is an orange petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 29 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 27 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 61,505 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2026.

L7 JBX orange Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 May 2027
Mileage
61,505 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,683 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 JBX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
29 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 May 2027
Latest MOT test
28 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 JBX was last recorded at 61,505 miles on 28 May 2026, 656 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,849 miles · 24 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
656 miles
Average per year
2,683 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,505 miles
  • 2025 – 60,849 miles
  • 2024 – 59,906 miles
  • 2023 – 58,620 miles
  • 2022 – 56,559 miles
  • 2021 – 54,040 miles
  • 2019 – 47,976 miles
  • 2018 – 43,155 miles
  • 2017 – 39,610 miles
  • 2016 – 37,702 miles
  • 2015 – 34,938 miles
  • 2014 – 31,682 miles
  • 2013 – 27,958 miles
  • 2012 – 23,987 miles
  • 2011 – 20,980 miles
  • 2010 – 18,418 miles
  • 2009 – 15,617 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,505 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 20 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,505 miles (+656)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2027
    Odometer
    61,505 miles
    Test number
    156202902362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass60,849 miles (+943)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    60,849 miles
    Test number
    315488132399
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all round (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight corroson to underside

  3. Pass59,906 miles (+1,286)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    59,906 miles
    Test number
    997608911257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass58,620 miles (+2,061)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    58,620 miles
    Test number
    687607039910
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass56,559 miles (+2,519)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    56,559 miles
    Test number
    902633035829
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass54,040 miles (+6,064)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    54,040 miles
    Test number
    286847316058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass47,976 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    47,976 miles
    Test number
    189126095526
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail47,976 miles (+4,821)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,976 miles
    Test number
    330662248770
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass43,155 miles (+3,545)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    43,155 miles
    Test number
    141589576224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass39,610 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    39,610 miles
    Test number
    240409714142
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both sides running to front (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail39,588 miles (+1,886)2 dangerous2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,588 miles
    Test number
    395575828503
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • DangerousOffside Front door check strap broken
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported middle hanging bracket broken (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front too rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass37,702 miles (+2,764)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    37,702 miles
    Test number
    195288889927
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust hanger broken (exhaust still secure)

  13. Pass34,938 miles (+1)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    34,938 miles
    Test number
    495452775084
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust bracket broken
    • NoteExhaust heatshield insecure

  14. Fail34,937 miles (+3,255)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,937 miles
    Test number
    467661475066
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust bracket broken
    • NoteExhaust heatshield insecure

  15. Pass31,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    31,682 miles
    Test number
    376067164002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail31,682 miles (+3,724)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,682 miles
    Test number
    568766664082
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass27,958 miles (+3,971)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    27,958 miles
    Test number
    828360883028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,987 miles (+3,007)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    23,987 miles
    Test number
    197632382043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass20,980 miles (+2,562)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    20,980 miles
    Test number
    385926891041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass18,418 miles (+2,801)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    18,418 miles
    Test number
    534398390031
    • 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)

  21. Pass15,617 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    15,617 miles
    Test number
    902070819127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 JBX

Does L7 JBX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 JBX is valid until 27 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 JBX?
The MOT on L7 JBX is valid until 27 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 JBX done?
L7 JBX was recorded at 61,505 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2026, an average of 2,683 miles a year.
Has L7 JBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 JBX has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on L7 JBX 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 L7 JBX find?
L7 JBX passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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