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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,998 cc

VDJ 35MOT history

VDJ 35 is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 2 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 80,125 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

VDJ 35 silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Sept 2027
Mileage
80,125 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,140 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VDJ 35
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
2 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

VDJ 35 was last recorded at 80,125 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 3,613 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,512 miles · 12 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,613 miles
Average per year
3,140 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,125 miles
  • 2025 – 76,512 miles
  • 2024 – 75,665 miles
  • 2023 – 71,948 miles
  • 2022 – 67,794 miles
  • 2021 – 63,745 miles
  • 2020 – 61,985 miles
  • 2018 – 60,146 miles
  • 2016 – 56,124 miles
  • 2014 – 54,747 miles
  • 2013 – 48,292 miles
  • 2012 – 41,157 miles
  • 2011 – 36,397 miles
  • 2010 – 31,644 miles
  • 2009 – 27,158 miles
  • 2008 – 22,167 miles
  • 2007 – 20,702 miles
  • 2006 – 17,063 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,125 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 25 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,125 miles (+3,613)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    80,125 miles
    Test number
    205755680516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass76,512 miles (+847)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    76,512 miles
    Test number
    674578997471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass75,665 miles (+3,717)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    75,665 miles
    Test number
    870194963951
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass71,948 miles (+4,154)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    71,948 miles
    Test number
    821452968315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass67,794 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    67,794 miles
    Test number
    432823477185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail67,792 miles (+104)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,792 miles
    Test number
    858368447421
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail67,688 miles (+3,943)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,688 miles
    Test number
    150633099190
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254517 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254517 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2254517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre 2254517
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2254517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2254517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass63,745 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    63,745 miles
    Test number
    686322857676
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail63,743 miles (+1,758)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,743 miles
    Test number
    493365223562
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass61,985 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    61,985 miles
    Test number
    207621569608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail61,970 miles (+1,824)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,970 miles
    Test number
    574441606207
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  12. Pass60,146 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    60,146 miles
    Test number
    660021733264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail60,146 miles (+4,022)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,146 miles
    Test number
    401491684698
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass56,124 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    56,124 miles
    Test number
    182850179432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail56,124 miles (+1,377)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,124 miles
    Test number
    122743433809
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  16. Pass54,747 miles (+6,455)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    54,747 miles
    Test number
    525993664113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,292 miles (+7,135)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    48,292 miles
    Test number
    726710163001
    • NoteGear box leak

  18. Pass41,157 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    41,157 miles
    Test number
    566294922050
    • NoteAll tyres wearing on outer edges
    • NoteAutogear box oil leak

  19. Fail41,157 miles (+4,760)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,157 miles
    Test number
    848054622050
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteAll tyres wearing on outer edges
    • NoteAutogear box oil leak

  20. Pass36,397 miles (+4,753)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    36,397 miles
    Test number
    709521121088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,644 miles (+4,486)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    31,644 miles
    Test number
    103725720474
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass27,158 miles (+4,991)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    27,158 miles
    Test number
    702811229000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,167 miles (+1,465)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    22,167 miles
    Test number
    523581018089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,702 miles (+3,639)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    20,702 miles
    Test number
    434144287177
    • 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)

  25. Pass17,063 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    17,063 miles
    Test number
    851956106216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about VDJ 35

What vehicle is registration VDJ 35 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VDJ 35 on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 2 Sept 2002. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does VDJ 35 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VDJ 35 is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on VDJ 35?
The MOT on VDJ 35 is valid until 14 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VDJ 35 done?
VDJ 35 was recorded at 80,125 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 3,140 miles a year.
Has VDJ 35 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VDJ 35 has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on VDJ 35 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 VDJ 35 find?
VDJ 35 passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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