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Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

V8 EHJMOT history

V8 EHJ is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 28 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 15 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 74,316 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

V8 EHJ grey Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Nov 2026
Mileage
74,316 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,449 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 EHJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 EHJ was last recorded at 74,316 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 2,997 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,319 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,997 miles
Average per year
4,449 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 74,316 miles
  • 2024 – 71,319 miles
  • 2023 – 67,657 miles
  • 2022 – 64,685 miles
  • 2021 – 59,463 miles
  • 2020 – 56,662 miles
  • 2019 – 51,288 miles
  • 2018 – 45,767 miles
  • 2017 – 39,850 miles
  • 2016 – 36,355 miles
  • 2015 – 28,910 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,316 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both strut bodies corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres wearing outside edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryVarious rear suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 24 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,316 miles (+2,997)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    74,316 miles
    Test number
    857593002245
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both strut bodies corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres wearing outside edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVarious rear suspension bushes starting to deteriorate
  2. Pass71,319 miles (+3,662)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    71,319 miles
    Test number
    370682531834
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front suspension arm dust cover deterorated but preventing dirt ingress (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement some bushes on rear suspension have perishing but not resulting in movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass67,657 miles (+2,972)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    67,657 miles
    Test number
    473027016723
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass64,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    64,685 miles
    Test number
    406929395915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail64,685 miles (+1,333)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,685 miles
    Test number
    114033971212
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass63,352 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    63,352 miles
    Test number
    223232121789
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail63,352 miles (+3,889)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,352 miles
    Test number
    193741537208
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass59,463 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    59,463 miles
    Test number
    142984021980
    • 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))
  9. Fail59,463 miles (+2,801)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,463 miles
    Test number
    272063911931
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
  10. Pass56,662 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    56,662 miles
    Test number
    280240696317
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play camber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Fail56,662 miles (+5,374)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,662 miles
    Test number
    326454071844
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play camber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass51,288 miles (+5,521)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    51,288 miles
    Test number
    419700590173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,767 miles (+5,917)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    45,767 miles
    Test number
    736785108467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass39,850 miles (+3,495)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    39,850 miles
    Test number
    214541586121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre sidewall cracking also has small cut but no cords are showing.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Metal brake pipe corroded near joint to flexi hose.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre sidewall cracking.
  15. Pass36,355 miles (+7,445)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    36,355 miles
    Test number
    781777342453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass28,910 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    28,910 miles
    Test number
    501758157014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 EHJ

Does V8 EHJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 EHJ is valid until 15 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V8 EHJ?
The MOT on V8 EHJ is valid until 15 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 EHJ done?
V8 EHJ was recorded at 74,316 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 4,449 miles a year.
Has V8 EHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 EHJ has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on V8 EHJ 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 EHJ find?
V8 EHJ passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both strut bodies corroded; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing outside edges; various rear suspension bushes starting to deteriorate.

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