
Mercedes-Benz C
Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc
T70 EJSMOT history
T70 EJS is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 8 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 27 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 89,867 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 89,867 mi
- At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 20 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 3,676 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T70 EJS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,148 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 8 Mar 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T70 EJS was last recorded at 89,867 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 4,046 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 85,821 miles · 8 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,046 miles
- Average per year
- 3,676 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 89,867 miles
- 2025 – 85,821 miles
- 2024 – 82,513 miles
- 2023 – 81,364 miles
- 2022 – 78,767 miles
- 2021 – 76,916 miles
- 2020 – 73,254 miles
- 2019 – 70,211 miles
- 2018 – 64,448 miles
- 2017 – 63,498 miles
- 2016 – 62,315 miles
- 2015 – 60,130 miles
- 2014 – 57,922 miles
- 2013 – 54,398 miles
- 2012 – 52,560 miles
- 2011 – 51,881 miles
- 2010 – 45,340 miles
- 2009 – 32,815 miles
- 2008 – 22,069 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear subframe and associated suspension components corrodeed
- AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose
- AdvisoryNsf and osf top strut bearing assemblies rough and noisy when rotated
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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025
Engine bay & underbody covers fitted obscuring some components
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
30 tests since 4 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass89,867 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 89,867 miles
- Test number
- 156232723513
- MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear subframe and associated suspension components corrodeed
- AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose
- AdvisoryNsf and osf top strut bearing assemblies rough and noisy when rotated
Fail89,867 miles (+4,046)1 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,867 miles
- Test number
- 458424980835
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear subframe and associated suspension components corrodeed
- AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose
- AdvisoryNsf and osf top strut bearing assemblies rough and noisy when rotated
- AdvisoryNsr and osr brakes binding slightly
Pass85,821 miles (+73)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 85,821 miles
- Test number
- 458784892418
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x4 bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail85,748 miles (+3,235)1 dangerous11 major13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,748 miles
- Test number
- 785255591892
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorCentral Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x4 bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass82,513 miles (+1,149)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 82,513 miles
- Test number
- 663593916392
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front upper control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Stabiliser arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension arm bushes (Spring carrier) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracked perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass81,364 miles (+44)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 81,364 miles
- Test number
- 511259074190
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail81,320 miles (+2,553)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,320 miles
- Test number
- 724218126201
- DangerousCentral center exhaust box heat shield insecure
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass78,767 miles (+1,851)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 78,767 miles
- Test number
- 380444674864
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror glass defective (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAdvise engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring the full inspection of some components
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Front of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc dust guard partially missing through corrosion
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres are cracking/perishing to varying degrees some on outer sidewalls some on inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass76,916 miles (+3,662)1 dangerous5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 76,916 miles
- Test number
- 952805147700
- DangerousOffside Front Brake disc dust guard heavily deteriorated through corrosion and likely to become detached
- AdvisoryAdvise engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring the inspection of some components
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At end adjoining flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin More so on offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass73,254 miles (+3,043)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 73,254 miles
- Test number
- 191559523028
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower front arm inner bushes worn and have considerable amount of play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both front slight play. (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very thin NS 3mm / OS 2mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass70,211 miles (+5,763)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 70,211 miles
- Test number
- 879189295145
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection
- AdvisoryRear axle/sub-frame and suspension components corroded
Pass64,448 miles (+131)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 64,448 miles
- Test number
- 712608326865
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general chassis under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail64,317 miles (+819)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,317 miles
- Test number
- 426741610357
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general chassis under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass63,498 miles (+1,183)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 63,498 miles
- Test number
- 918503688880
- AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp by indicator (1.1.A.3f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp by indicator (1.1.A.3f)
- AdvisoryEngine bay & underbody covers fitted obscuring some components
Pass62,315 miles (+67)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 62,315 miles
- Test number
- 521951195428
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner door handle damaged
- AdvisoryEngine bay & underbody covers fitted obscuring some components
Fail62,248 miles (+2,118)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,248 miles
- Test number
- 698830424486
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner door handle damaged
- AdvisoryEngine bay & underbody covers fitted obscuring some components
Pass60,130 miles (+59)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 60,130 miles
- Test number
- 734398961716
- AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted
Fail60,071 miles (+2,149)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,071 miles
- Test number
- 171271664809
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high prs (1.8)
- AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted
Pass57,922 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 57,922 miles
- Test number
- 335941284294
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail57,922 miles (+3,524)1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,922 miles
- Test number
- 376821984219
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass54,398 miles (+1,838)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 54,398 miles
- Test number
- 166695293232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,560 miles (+89)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 52,560 miles
- Test number
- 487870702379
- AdvisoryRear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail52,471 miles (+590)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,471 miles
- Test number
- 308876092263
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryRear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass51,881 miles (+46)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 51,881 miles
- Test number
- 228407481213
- NoteBoth rear tyres are scrubbed on outer edges
- NoteNearside front tyre is scrubbed on edges and has a nail in it
- NoteOffside front tyre is scrubbed on edges
- NoteRear discs slightly scored
Fail51,835 miles (+6,495)1 failure4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,835 miles
- Test number
- 726406381292
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoth rear tyres are scrubbed on outer edges
- NoteNearside front tyre is scrubbed on edges and has a nail in it
- NoteOffside front tyre is scrubbed on edges
- NoteRear discs slightly scored
Pass45,340 miles (+12,525)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 45,340 miles
- Test number
- 851714250272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,815 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 32,815 miles
- Test number
- 432561179262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,814 miles (+3,906)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,814 miles
- Test number
- 661589769267
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass28,908 miles (+6,839)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 28,908 miles
- Test number
- 582008399035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,069 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 22,069 miles
- Test number
- 922615098019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T70 EJS
- Does T70 EJS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T70 EJS is valid until 27 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T70 EJS?
- The MOT on T70 EJS is valid until 27 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T70 EJS done?
- T70 EJS was recorded at 89,867 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 3,676 miles a year.
- Has T70 EJS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T70 EJS has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on T70 EJS 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 T70 EJS find?
- T70 EJS passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside rear brake hose slightly twisted; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 5 more.
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