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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,998 cc

V1 JBCMOT history

V1 JBC is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 26 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 59,785 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

V1 JBC blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
59,785 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,205 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V1 JBC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
26 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V1 JBC was last recorded at 59,785 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,769 miles · 14 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
2,205 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,785 miles
  • 2025 – 58,312 miles
  • 2024 – 57,034 miles
  • 2023 – 55,226 miles
  • 2022 – 53,536 miles
  • 2021 – 52,096 miles
  • 2020 – 51,050 miles
  • 2019 – 49,218 miles
  • 2018 – 47,040 miles
  • 2017 – 44,988 miles
  • 2016 – 42,464 miles
  • 2015 – 40,113 miles
  • 2014 – 37,778 miles
  • 2013 – 35,962 miles
  • 2012 – 34,058 miles
  • 2011 – 31,192 miles
  • 2010 – 28,767 miles
  • 2009 – 26,016 miles
  • 2008 – 23,274 miles
  • 2007 – 19,491 miles
  • 2006 – 15,743 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,785 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

26 tests since 26 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,785 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    59,785 miles
    Test number
    949547399614
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. Fail59,769 miles (+1,457)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,769 miles
    Test number
    782061778828
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. Pass58,312 miles (+1,278)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    58,312 miles
    Test number
    273025015836
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  4. Pass57,034 miles (+1,808)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    57,034 miles
    Test number
    718076500679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass55,226 miles (+1,690)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    55,226 miles
    Test number
    565206114174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass53,536 miles (+1,440)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    53,536 miles
    Test number
    466532749471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass52,096 miles (+1,046)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    52,096 miles
    Test number
    430330811069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass51,050 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    51,050 miles
    Test number
    356163308236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail51,050 miles (+1,832)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,050 miles
    Test number
    557906194257
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass49,218 miles (+2,178)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    49,218 miles
    Test number
    475318250805
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass47,040 miles (+2,052)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    47,040 miles
    Test number
    418851114520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass44,988 miles (+2,524)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    44,988 miles
    Test number
    114060661256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass42,464 miles (+2,351)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    42,464 miles
    Test number
    124299666544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,113 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    40,113 miles
    Test number
    367776825041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail40,113 miles (+2,335)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,113 miles
    Test number
    378876125014
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  16. Pass37,778 miles (+1,816)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    37,778 miles
    Test number
    868964124033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,962 miles (+1,904)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    35,962 miles
    Test number
    575484313059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,058 miles (+2,866)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    34,058 miles
    Test number
    339759212072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,192 miles (+2,425)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    31,192 miles
    Test number
    136579811489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail28,767 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,767 miles
    Test number
    153200320048
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  21. Pass28,767 miles (+2,751)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    28,767 miles
    Test number
    933000720039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,016 miles (+2,742)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    26,016 miles
    Test number
    631362619078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,274 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    23,274 miles
    Test number
    232548128069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail23,274 miles (+3,783)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,274 miles
    Test number
    280655028059
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  25. Pass19,491 miles (+3,748)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    19,491 miles
    Test number
    114176627045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass15,743 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    15,743 miles
    Test number
    350146426069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V1 JBC

Does V1 JBC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V1 JBC is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V1 JBC?
The MOT on V1 JBC is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V1 JBC done?
V1 JBC was recorded at 59,785 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 2,205 miles a year.
Has V1 JBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V1 JBC has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on V1 JBC 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 V1 JBC find?
V1 JBC passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: front exhaust mounting defective; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

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