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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.

V17 BJG black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass103,158 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. Pass86,766 miles (+3,242)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    86,766 miles
    Test number
    815389264040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass83,524 miles (+5,332)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    83,524 miles
    Test number
    278424648450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass78,192 miles (+5,070)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    78,192 miles
    Test number
    682628296555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass73,122 miles (+7,772)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    73,122 miles
    Test number
    872705938272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass65,350 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    65,350 miles
    Test number
    271884340010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. 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)
  12. Pass58,210 miles (+2,889)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    58,210 miles
    Test number
    618037995088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    55,321 miles
    Test number
    937629194075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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)
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. Pass47,853 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    47,853 miles
    Test number
    736550682002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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)
  19. Pass41,923 miles (+2,232)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    41,923 miles
    Test number
    313830480172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. 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)
  21. 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)
  22. Pass32,927 miles (+7,420)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    32,927 miles
    Test number
    284748948486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. 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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