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Black · Diesel · 2013 · 2,143 cc

V5 JFAMOT history

V5 JFA is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 11 Nov 2013. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 89,456 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

V5 JFA black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
89,456 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,498 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 JFA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
11 Nov 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 JFA was last recorded at 89,456 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 7,715 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Jul 2020: 49,028 miles, lower than 60,551 miles on 1 May 2019.

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
81,741 miles · 13 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,715 miles
Average per year
6,498 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,456 miles
  • 2025 – 81,741 miles
  • 2024 – 77,289 miles
  • 2023 – 57,100 miles
  • 2022 – 54,874 miles
  • 2021 – 51,498 miles
  • 2020 – 49,028 miles
  • 2019 – 60,551 miles
  • 2018 – 37,388 miles
  • 2017 – 33,318 miles
  • 2016 – 29,821 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,456 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 2 Nov 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,456 miles (+7,715)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    89,456 miles
    Test number
    270548727747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass81,741 miles (+4,452)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    81,741 miles
    Test number
    418804951138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass77,289 miles (+20,189)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    77,289 miles
    Test number
    874838036621
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass57,100 miles (+2,226)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    57,100 miles
    Test number
    696081624255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass54,874 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    54,874 miles
    Test number
    955572747757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail54,872 miles (+3,374)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,872 miles
    Test number
    534442552255
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high no pattern due to headlight being smashed (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass51,498 miles (+2,470)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    51,498 miles
    Test number
    484931924527
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass49,028 miles (-11,523)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    49,028 miles
    Test number
    122936950212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass60,551 miles (+23,163)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    60,551 miles
    Test number
    783643270594
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass37,388 miles (+4,070)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    37,388 miles
    Test number
    811861757725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass33,318 miles (+3,497)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    33,318 miles
    Test number
    938657870526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass29,821 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    29,821 miles
    Test number
    758593028131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 JFA

Does V5 JFA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 JFA is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 JFA?
The MOT on V5 JFA is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 JFA done?
V5 JFA was recorded at 89,456 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 6,498 miles a year.
Has V5 JFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 JFA has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on V5 JFA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Jul 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V5 JFA find?
V5 JFA passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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