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Mercedes-Benz C

Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

L100 ORKMOT history

L100 ORK is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 18 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 20 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 92,843 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.

L100 ORK red Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Feb 2027
Mileage
92,843 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,347 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L100 ORK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
18 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L100 ORK was last recorded at 92,843 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,843 miles · 11 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,347 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,843 miles
  • 2025 – 91,042 miles
  • 2024 – 88,821 miles
  • 2023 – 78,863 miles
  • 2022 – 74,519 miles
  • 2021 – 69,906 miles
  • 2020 – 65,535 miles
  • 2019 – 62,877 miles
  • 2018 – 59,329 miles
  • 2017 – 55,022 miles
  • 2016 – 52,295 miles
  • 2015 – 49,174 miles
  • 2014 – 44,565 miles
  • 2013 – 41,176 miles
  • 2012 – 37,407 miles
  • 2011 – 33,018 miles
  • 2010 – 28,566 miles
  • 2009 – 23,639 miles
  • 2008 – 14,299 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,843 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 18 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,843 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    92,843 miles
    Test number
    993375542650
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail92,843 miles (+1,801)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,843 miles
    Test number
    732978423757
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass91,042 miles (+2,221)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    91,042 miles
    Test number
    496994685097
    • 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))

  4. Pass88,821 miles (+9,958)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    88,821 miles
    Test number
    811119888302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass78,863 miles (+4,344)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    78,863 miles
    Test number
    347758139140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass74,519 miles (+4,613)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    74,519 miles
    Test number
    625411607710
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass69,906 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    69,906 miles
    Test number
    367406908490
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail69,906 miles (+4,371)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,906 miles
    Test number
    818186392862
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass65,535 miles (+19)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    65,535 miles
    Test number
    228968520853
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail65,516 miles (+2,639)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,516 miles
    Test number
    377617333943
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass62,877 miles (+75)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    62,877 miles
    Test number
    339649390790
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Fail62,802 miles (+3,473)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,802 miles
    Test number
    448072585957
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened middle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened middle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass59,329 miles (+4,307)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    59,329 miles
    Test number
    711282097111
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  14. Pass55,022 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    55,022 miles
    Test number
    569824357254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine oil
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust hanger broken but not insecure

  15. Fail55,022 miles (+2,727)1 dangerous2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,022 miles
    Test number
    778576016087
    • DangerousOil leak automatic gearbox
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine oil
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust hanger broken but not insecure

  16. Pass52,295 miles (+3,121)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    52,295 miles
    Test number
    848949278492
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre slightly perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass49,174 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    49,174 miles
    Test number
    857574515043
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail49,171 miles (+4,606)1 failure7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,171 miles
    Test number
    638014215037
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass44,565 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    44,565 miles
    Test number
    506032524094
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail44,653 miles (+3,477)3 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,653 miles
    Test number
    777262724013
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass41,176 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    41,176 miles
    Test number
    178615723402
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Fail41,176 miles (+3,769)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,176 miles
    Test number
    616255823055
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass37,407 miles (+4,389)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    37,407 miles
    Test number
    419510622066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,018 miles (+4,452)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    33,018 miles
    Test number
    235067211072
    • 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. Pass28,566 miles (+4,927)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    28,566 miles
    Test number
    181786510494
    • 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)

  26. Pass23,639 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    23,639 miles
    Test number
    662206019017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail23,632 miles (+9,333)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,632 miles
    Test number
    720915819046
    • DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • 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)

  28. Pass14,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    14,299 miles
    Test number
    264448218012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L100 ORK

Does L100 ORK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L100 ORK is valid until 20 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L100 ORK?
The MOT on L100 ORK is valid until 20 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L100 ORK done?
L100 ORK was recorded at 92,843 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 4,347 miles a year.
Has L100 ORK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L100 ORK has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L100 ORK 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 L100 ORK find?
L100 ORK passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; exhaust mounting defective; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 1 more.

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