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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

White · Petrol · 1994 · 2,799 cc

TJ 8977MOT history

TJ 8977 is a white petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 7 Jan 1994. Its MOT is valid until 20 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 75,040 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Mar 2027
Mileage
75,040 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
456 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TJ 8977
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
7 Jan 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

TJ 8977 was last recorded at 75,040 miles on 21 Mar 2026, 516 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Aug 2015: 69,458 miles, lower than 69,803 miles on 27 Jul 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
74,524 miles · 15 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
516 miles
Average per year
456 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,040 miles
  • 2025 – 74,524 miles
  • 2024 – 73,266 miles
  • 2023 – 72,571 miles
  • 2022 – 72,183 miles
  • 2021 – 70,574 miles
  • 2019 – 70,542 miles
  • 2018 – 69,830 miles
  • 2015 – 69,458 miles
  • 2011 – 69,803 miles
  • 2010 – 69,802 miles
  • 2009 – 69,419 miles
  • 2007 – 66,592 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,040 miles
  • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle age realted corrioson

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.

  • Underside of vehicle corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

17 tests since 11 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,040 miles (+516)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    75,040 miles
    Test number
    501334871099
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle age realted corrioson

  2. Pass74,524 miles (+1,258)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    74,524 miles
    Test number
    804355086021
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  3. Pass73,266 miles (+695)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    73,266 miles
    Test number
    372899663809
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  4. Pass72,571 miles (+388)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    72,571 miles
    Test number
    239663596450
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corrdred

  5. Pass72,183 miles (+1,609)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    72,183 miles
    Test number
    968607236629
    • AdvisoryUnderside corrsion

  6. Pass70,574 miles (+32)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    70,574 miles
    Test number
    565275728720
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  7. Pass70,542 miles (+712)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    70,542 miles
    Test number
    573030588795
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corrored

  8. Pass69,830 miles (+372)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    69,830 miles
    Test number
    835281677757
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded various pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various arms and suspension components (2.4.G.1)

  9. Pass69,458 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    69,458 miles
    Test number
    708093215290
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  10. Fail69,458 miles (-345)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,458 miles
    Test number
    709193215285
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  11. Pass69,803 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    69,803 miles
    Test number
    357638301444
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  12. Fail69,802 miles2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,802 miles
    Test number
    339458501297
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  13. Pass69,802 miles (+383)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    69,802 miles
    Test number
    113092490117
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass69,419 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    69,419 miles
    Test number
    183929669195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail69,419 miles (+2,827)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,419 miles
    Test number
    383949869160
    • Repaired at testRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass66,592 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    66,592 miles
    Test number
    194853267292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail66,592 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,592 miles
    Test number
    892374757222
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureIndicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about TJ 8977

What vehicle is registration TJ 8977 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TJ 8977 on a white petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 7 Jan 1994. 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 TJ 8977 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on TJ 8977 is valid until 20 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on TJ 8977?
The MOT on TJ 8977 is valid until 20 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has TJ 8977 done?
TJ 8977 was recorded at 75,040 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2026, an average of 456 miles a year.
Has TJ 8977 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TJ 8977 has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2015.
Has the mileage on TJ 8977 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Aug 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on TJ 8977 find?
TJ 8977 passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: underside of vehicle age realted corrioson.

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