Mercedes-Benz C
Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,998 cc
VGJ 974MOT history
VGJ 974 is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 5 Feb 2002. Its MOT is valid until 7 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 78,220 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 78,220 mi
- At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 21 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,977 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- VGJ 974
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 5 Feb 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
VGJ 974 was last recorded at 78,220 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 78,220 miles · 7 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 2,977 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 78,220 miles
- 2025 – 72,910 miles
- 2024 – 62,828 miles
- 2023 – 58,196 miles
- 2022 – 47,281 miles
- 2021 – 38,877 miles
- 2020 – 38,708 miles
- 2019 – 38,558 miles
- 2018 – 38,163 miles
- 2017 – 37,842 miles
- 2016 – 36,788 miles
- 2015 – 35,375 miles
- 2014 – 33,728 miles
- 2013 – 31,811 miles
- 2012 – 29,399 miles
- 2011 – 27,880 miles
- 2010 – 26,897 miles
- 2009 – 24,107 miles
- 2008 – 21,539 miles
- 2007 – 18,676 miles
- 2006 – 16,781 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass78,220 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
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.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge to no tread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front bumper damage / trim loose
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
27 tests since 17 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass78,220 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 78,220 miles
- Test number
- 914945527264
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail78,220 miles (+5,310)1 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,220 miles
- Test number
- 515534437229
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass72,910 miles (+10,082)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 72,910 miles
- Test number
- 430700707132
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass62,828 miles (+27)2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2025
- Odometer
- 62,828 miles
- Test number
- 248493227391
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damage (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge to no tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front bumper damage / trim loose
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective broken on rear pipe work (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryEngine warning light on / outside date range
Fail62,801 miles (+4,605)3 major2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,801 miles
- Test number
- 756088655574
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damage (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge to no tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front bumper damage / trim loose
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective broken on rear pipe work (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryEngine warning light on / outside date range
Pass58,196 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2024
- Odometer
- 58,196 miles
- Test number
- 710962106086
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail58,196 miles (+10,915)5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,196 miles
- Test number
- 661049163046
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front 1 of 2 (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (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 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass47,281 miles (+8,404)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2023
- Odometer
- 47,281 miles
- Test number
- 179350870677
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass38,877 miles (+169)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 38,877 miles
- Test number
- 371084823398
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,708 miles (+150)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 38,708 miles
- Test number
- 789224185129
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,558 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 38,558 miles
- Test number
- 706639413485
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,558 miles (+395)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,558 miles
- Test number
- 278272051547
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Pass38,163 miles (+321)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 38,163 miles
- Test number
- 833409952698
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,842 miles (+1,054)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 37,842 miles
- Test number
- 410107118081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,788 miles (+1,413)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 36,788 miles
- Test number
- 357771442437
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,375 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 35,375 miles
- Test number
- 798324235087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,375 miles (+1,647)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,375 miles
- Test number
- 488594035071
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass33,728 miles (+1,917)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 33,728 miles
- Test number
- 135189744446
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,811 miles (+2,412)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 31,811 miles
- Test number
- 127843843400
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,399 miles (+1,519)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 29,399 miles
- Test number
- 656922052072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,880 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 27,880 miles
- Test number
- 369565331007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,880 miles (+983)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,880 miles
- Test number
- 276865931045
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Pass26,897 miles (+2,790)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 26,897 miles
- Test number
- 852352330030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,107 miles (+2,568)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 24,107 miles
- Test number
- 672379929020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,539 miles (+2,863)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 21,539 miles
- Test number
- 992170138075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,676 miles (+1,895)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 18,676 miles
- Test number
- 581806817066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,781 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 16,781 miles
- Test number
- 201747116041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about VGJ 974
- What vehicle is registration VGJ 974 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show VGJ 974 on a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 5 Feb 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 VGJ 974 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VGJ 974 is valid until 7 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on VGJ 974?
- The MOT on VGJ 974 is valid until 7 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has VGJ 974 done?
- VGJ 974 was recorded at 78,220 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 2,977 miles a year.
- Has VGJ 974 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. VGJ 974 has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on VGJ 974 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 VGJ 974 find?
- VGJ 974 passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust mounting defective; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.
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