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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

BL 18MOT history

BL 18 is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 26 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 66,410 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

BL 18 blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz C-Class, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
66,410 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,385 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
BL 18
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
26 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

BL 18 was last recorded at 66,410 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 778 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
65,632 miles · 27 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
778 miles
Average per year
2,385 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,410 miles
  • 2025 – 65,632 miles
  • 2024 – 64,712 miles
  • 2023 – 63,090 miles
  • 2022 – 61,295 miles
  • 2021 – 60,221 miles
  • 2020 – 59,533 miles
  • 2019 – 58,076 miles
  • 2018 – 56,006 miles
  • 2016 – 54,042 miles
  • 2015 – 51,790 miles
  • 2014 – 49,427 miles
  • 2013 – 46,213 miles
  • 2012 – 42,345 miles
  • 2011 – 39,170 miles
  • 2010 – 35,629 miles
  • 2009 – 30,076 miles
  • 2008 – 26,327 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,410 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 1 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,410 miles (+778)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    66,410 miles
    Test number
    264549120656
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass65,632 miles (+920)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    65,632 miles
    Test number
    333072592677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass64,712 miles (+1,622)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    64,712 miles
    Test number
    768116628713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass63,090 miles (+1,795)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    63,090 miles
    Test number
    590746222571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass61,295 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    61,295 miles
    Test number
    138808063155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail61,295 miles (+1,074)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,295 miles
    Test number
    802289287583
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass60,221 miles (+688)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    60,221 miles
    Test number
    472199084899
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass59,533 miles (+1,457)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    59,533 miles
    Test number
    911380332655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass58,076 miles (+2,070)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    58,076 miles
    Test number
    674048055483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass56,006 miles (+1,964)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    56,006 miles
    Test number
    834681196864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass54,042 miles (+2,252)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    54,042 miles
    Test number
    958126642445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass51,790 miles (+2,363)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    51,790 miles
    Test number
    368895535185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass49,427 miles (+3,214)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    49,427 miles
    Test number
    335438124188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass46,213 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    46,213 miles
    Test number
    308517833109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Fail46,212 miles (+3,867)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,212 miles
    Test number
    218187933406
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass42,345 miles (+3,175)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    42,345 miles
    Test number
    167152032146
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteUnable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers
  17. Pass39,170 miles (+3,541)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    39,170 miles
    Test number
    869086541108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteUnable to check fuel and brake lines due to under vehicle covers
  18. Pass35,629 miles (+5,553)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    35,629 miles
    Test number
    703604740151
    • NoteFront discs lipped
    • NoteUnable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers
  19. Pass30,076 miles (+3,749)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    30,076 miles
    Test number
    410914659117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,327 miles (+2,921)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    26,327 miles
    Test number
    733904758110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,406 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    23,406 miles
    Test number
    160772238008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about BL 18

What vehicle is registration BL 18 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show BL 18 on a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 26 Jan 2005. 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 BL 18 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on BL 18 is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on BL 18?
The MOT on BL 18 is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has BL 18 done?
BL 18 was recorded at 66,410 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 2,385 miles a year.
Has BL 18 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. BL 18 has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on BL 18 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 BL 18 find?
BL 18 passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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