
Mercedes-Benz C
Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc
V17 BJGMOT history
V17 BJG is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 28 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 22 Jul 2025 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 103,158 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 22 Jul 2025
- Mileage
- 103,158 mi
- At MOT on 23 Jul 2024
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,527 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V17 BJG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 28 May 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 22 Jul 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Jul 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
V17 BJG was last recorded at 103,158 miles on 23 Jul 2024, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 103,147 miles · 5 Apr 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 11 miles
- Average per year
- 4,527 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 103,158 miles
- 2023 – 96,412 miles
- 2022 – 93,607 miles
- 2021 – 89,941 miles
- 2020 – 86,766 miles
- 2019 – 83,524 miles
- 2018 – 78,192 miles
- 2017 – 73,122 miles
- 2016 – 65,350 miles
- 2015 – 58,210 miles
- 2014 – 55,321 miles
- 2013 – 51,724 miles
- 2012 – 47,853 miles
- 2010 – 41,923 miles
- 2009 – 39,691 miles
- 2008 – 32,927 miles
- 2007 – 25,507 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryVehicle underside covered in mud
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.
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013
Full MOT history
23 tests since 29 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass103,158 miles (+11)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 103,158 miles
- Test number
- 989599833203
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryVehicle underside covered in mud
Fail103,147 miles (+6,735)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,147 miles
- Test number
- 818864380004
- DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass96,412 miles (+2,805)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 96,412 miles
- Test number
- 981550406242
- MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed MIddle (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Pass93,607 miles (+3,666)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 93,607 miles
- Test number
- 416217202085
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass89,941 miles (+3,175)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 89,941 miles
- Test number
- 949939216701
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass86,766 miles (+3,242)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 86,766 miles
- Test number
- 815389264040
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,524 miles (+5,332)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 83,524 miles
- Test number
- 278424648450
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,192 miles (+5,070)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 78,192 miles
- Test number
- 682628296555
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,122 miles (+7,772)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 73,122 miles
- Test number
- 872705938272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,350 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 65,350 miles
- Test number
- 271884340010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,344 miles (+7,134)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,344 miles
- Test number
- 169982707773
- FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass58,210 miles (+2,889)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 58,210 miles
- Test number
- 618037995088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,321 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 55,321 miles
- Test number
- 937629194075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,321 miles (+3,597)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,321 miles
- Test number
- 379468394065
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass51,724 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 51,724 miles
- Test number
- 266890803466
- 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)
- NoteNearside rear tyre is full of cracks in tread and sidewalls
- NoteOffside rear tyre is full of cracks in tread and sidewalls
Fail51,724 miles (+3,871)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,724 miles
- Test number
- 259990203403
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNearside rear tyre is full of cracks in tread and sidewalls
- NoteOffside rear tyre is full of cracks in tread and sidewalls
Pass47,853 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 47,853 miles
- Test number
- 736550682002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,853 miles (+5,930)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,853 miles
- Test number
- 819099272098
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass41,923 miles (+2,232)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 41,923 miles
- Test number
- 313830480172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,691 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 39,691 miles
- Test number
- 122066569137
- 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)
Fail39,691 miles (+6,764)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,691 miles
- Test number
- 361126369117
- Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- 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)
Pass32,927 miles (+7,420)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2009
- Odometer
- 32,927 miles
- Test number
- 284748948486
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,507 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2008
- Odometer
- 25,507 miles
- Test number
- 962599147107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V17 BJG
- Does V17 BJG currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V17 BJG expired on 22 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V17 BJG?
- The MOT on V17 BJG expired on 22 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V17 BJG done?
- V17 BJG was recorded at 103,158 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2024, an average of 4,527 miles a year.
- Has V17 BJG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V17 BJG has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on V17 BJG 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 V17 BJG find?
- V17 BJG passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2024 with 5 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.
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