Mercedes-Benz C
Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc
V13 TJSMOT history
V13 TJS is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 25 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 142,026 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 142,026 mi
- At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,450 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V13 TJS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 25 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V13 TJS was last recorded at 142,026 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 1,648 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 22 Aug 2024: 138,619 miles, lower than 138,819 miles on 21 Aug 2024.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 140,378 miles · 19 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,648 miles
- Average per year
- 5,450 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 142,026 miles
- 2025 – 140,378 miles
- 2024 – 138,619 miles
- 2021 – 135,777 miles
- 2020 – 132,513 miles
- 2019 – 131,327 miles
- 2017 – 128,405 miles
- 2016 – 123,360 miles
- 2014 – 120,591 miles
- 2013 – 113,892 miles
- 2012 – 107,336 miles
- 2011 – 96,906 miles
- 2010 – 87,664 miles
- 2009 – 77,553 miles
- 2008 – 66,403 miles
- 2007 – 53,125 miles
- 2006 – 34,123 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass142,026 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear underside of vehicle slight corrosion
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some components
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
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2025
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2025
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
22 tests since 25 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass142,026 miles (+1,648)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 142,026 miles
- Test number
- 461367959716
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear underside of vehicle slight corrosion
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some components
Pass140,378 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 140,378 miles
- Test number
- 116099137711
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Treads wear area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Treads wear area (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Treads wear area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail140,378 miles (+1,759)1 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,378 miles
- Test number
- 890119547754
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smears (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Treads wear area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Treads wear area (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Treads wear area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass138,619 miles (-200)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 138,619 miles
- Test number
- 789488638856
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Fail138,819 miles (+3,042)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,819 miles
- Test number
- 909407193914
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Pass135,777 miles (+3,264)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 135,777 miles
- Test number
- 924327855586
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass132,513 miles (+1,186)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 132,513 miles
- Test number
- 883432597694
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Pass131,327 miles (+2,922)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 131,327 miles
- Test number
- 452244115606
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective to rear (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryAdvise offside front wiper blade smearing screen lower.
Pass128,405 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 128,405 miles
- Test number
- 823492170664
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail128,405 miles (+5,045)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,405 miles
- Test number
- 227897969522
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- 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)
Pass123,360 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 123,360 miles
- Test number
- 895123378257
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Fail123,360 miles (+2,769)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,360 miles
- Test number
- 645597811523
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Pass120,591 miles (+6)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 120,591 miles
- Test number
- 509300814370
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Fail120,585 miles (+6,693)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,585 miles
- Test number
- 157585704394
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Pass113,892 miles (+6,556)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 113,892 miles
- Test number
- 878268773231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,336 miles (+10,430)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 107,336 miles
- Test number
- 718359972218
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass96,906 miles (+9,242)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 96,906 miles
- Test number
- 669043271204
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass87,664 miles (+10,111)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 87,664 miles
- Test number
- 802974770200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,553 miles (+11,150)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 77,553 miles
- Test number
- 320415079401
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,403 miles (+13,278)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 66,403 miles
- Test number
- 134986578201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,125 miles (+19,002)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 53,125 miles
- Test number
- 404528667273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,123 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 34,123 miles
- Test number
- 173678666286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V13 TJS
- Does V13 TJS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V13 TJS is valid until 13 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V13 TJS?
- The MOT on V13 TJS is valid until 13 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V13 TJS done?
- V13 TJS was recorded at 142,026 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 5,450 miles a year.
- Has V13 TJS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V13 TJS has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on V13 TJS ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Aug 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on V13 TJS find?
- V13 TJS passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear underside of vehicle slight corrosion; undertrays fitted obscuring some components.
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