Mercedes-Benz C
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc
V8 DSJMOT history
V8 DSJ is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 26 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 105,966 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 May 2027
- Mileage
- 105,966 mi
- At MOT on 6 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 11 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 6,957 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V8 DSJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,143 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 26 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V8 DSJ was last recorded at 105,966 miles on 6 May 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 105,963 miles · 29 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 6,957 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 105,966 miles
- 2025 – 89,804 miles
- 2024 – 76,819 miles
- 2022 – 69,949 miles
- 2021 – 64,943 miles
- 2020 – 61,989 miles
- 2019 – 55,728 miles
- 2018 – 49,389 miles
- 2016 – 36,814 miles
- 2015 – 31,298 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass105,966 miles
- MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has uneven tread pattern upon inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
16 tests since 12 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass105,966 miles (+3)3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2027
- Odometer
- 105,966 miles
- Test number
- 551852563758
- MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Fail105,963 miles (+16,159)2 major3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,963 miles
- Test number
- 429636349158
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearmost arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass89,804 miles (+12,985)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2026
- Odometer
- 89,804 miles
- Test number
- 956598610841
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth on the outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass76,819 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2025
- Odometer
- 76,819 miles
- Test number
- 637774149091
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has uneven tread pattern upon inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail76,819 miles1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,819 miles
- Test number
- 539072553508
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has uneven tread pattern upon inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass115,844 km2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2024
- Odometer
- 115,844 km
- Test number
- 808257264408
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUndertrays/covers fitted to underside
Pass69,949 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2023
- Odometer
- 69,949 miles
- Test number
- 180085553502
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail69,949 miles (+5,006)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,949 miles
- Test number
- 252678543381
- MajorNearside Front Lower 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))
Pass64,943 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2022
- Odometer
- 64,943 miles
- Test number
- 594319242412
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,942 miles (+2,953)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,942 miles
- Test number
- 670074309138
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass61,989 miles (+6,261)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2021
- Odometer
- 61,989 miles
- Test number
- 179676798062
- AdvisoryFront brake discs starting to wear low
Pass55,728 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 55,728 miles
- Test number
- 126132409147
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail55,728 miles (+6,339)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,728 miles
- Test number
- 179033357543
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre bald at inner edge out of shape and worn very close to ply cords
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has outer wall damage
Pass49,389 miles (+12,575)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 49,389 miles
- Test number
- 994560082609
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,814 miles (+5,516)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 36,814 miles
- Test number
- 790336605346
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,298 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 31,298 miles
- Test number
- 176921891879
- AdvisoryChild seat fitted
Questions about V8 DSJ
- Does V8 DSJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 DSJ is valid until 5 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V8 DSJ?
- The MOT on V8 DSJ is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V8 DSJ done?
- V8 DSJ was recorded at 105,966 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 6,957 miles a year.
- Has V8 DSJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V8 DSJ has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on V8 DSJ 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 V8 DSJ find?
- V8 DSJ passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level, and 2 more.
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