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Mercedes-Benz C 320

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 3,199 cc

L11 DVEMOT history

L11 DVE is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C 320 first used on 1 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 18 Aug 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 127,909 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2025.

L11 DVE silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Aug 2026
Mileage
127,909 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,106 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L11 DVE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C 320
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L11 DVE was last recorded at 127,909 miles on 19 Aug 2025, 5,213 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 May 2012: 77,242 miles, lower than 78,518 miles on 19 May 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
122,696 miles · 20 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
5,213 miles
Average per year
5,106 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 127,909 miles
  • 2024 – 122,696 miles
  • 2023 – 119,332 miles
  • 2021 – 114,811 miles
  • 2020 – 111,299 miles
  • 2019 – 101,613 miles
  • 2017 – 89,500 miles
  • 2016 – 87,280 miles
  • 2015 – 84,905 miles
  • 2014 – 83,015 miles
  • 2013 – 79,938 miles
  • 2012 – 77,242 miles
  • 2011 – 78,518 miles
  • 2010 – 62,970 miles
  • 2008 – 47,224 miles
  • 2007 – 38,396 miles
  • 2006 – 33,303 miles
  • 2005 – 27,332 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,909 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Direction indicator not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Coil spring corroded both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Inner arch corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Bonnet opening device damaged but still operating as normal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 8 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,909 miles (+5,213)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    127,909 miles
    Test number
    434509173822
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass122,696 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    122,696 miles
    Test number
    367741372284
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner arch corrodded at rear and suspension compounds
    • AdvisoryBonnet openging device damaged bonnet still opens

  3. Fail122,696 miles (+3,364)1 dangerous9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,696 miles
    Test number
    380527156513
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing one (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing one (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing one (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing one (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively bothsides front (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner arch corrodded at rear and suspension compounds
    • AdvisoryBonnet openging device damaged bonnet still opens

  4. Pass119,332 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    119,332 miles
    Test number
    384109629077
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner arch corroded
    • AdvisoryBonnet opening device damaged but still operating as normal
    • AdvisoryUnder-body corroded at rear including suspension components
    • AdvisoryUnder-tray fitted obscuring view of some components

  5. Fail119,332 miles (+4,521)1 dangerous8 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,332 miles
    Test number
    981523856485
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner arch corroded
    • AdvisoryBonnet opening device damaged but still operating as normal
    • AdvisoryUnder-body corroded at rear including suspension components
    • AdvisoryUnder-tray fitted obscuring view of some components

  6. Pass114,811 miles (+3,512)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    114,811 miles
    Test number
    211241169715
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass111,299 miles (+9,686)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    111,299 miles
    Test number
    943503075572
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass101,613 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    101,613 miles
    Test number
    592459998150
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass148,846 km
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    148,846 km
    Test number
    523809103207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass89,500 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    89,500 miles
    Test number
    532216444243
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs slightly worn
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing to indicator bars
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing to indicator bars and o/s/r cracked on sidewall
    • AdvisoryRear subframe mounts and suspension components have surface corrosion

  11. Fail89,500 miles (+2,220)3 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,500 miles
    Test number
    944451893702
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs slightly worn
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing to indicator bars
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing to indicator bars and o/s/r cracked on sidewall
    • AdvisoryRear subframe mounts and suspension components have surface corrosion

  12. Pass87,280 miles (+2,375)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    87,280 miles
    Test number
    648698250002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on the outer edge not excessive at time of test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass84,905 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    84,905 miles
    Test number
    977821525194
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge not a reason for rejection at time of test
    • NoteSome cracking to the offside rear tyre not a reason for rejection at time of test

  14. Fail84,899 miles (+1,884)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,899 miles
    Test number
    116921525138
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge not a reason for rejection at time of test
    • NoteSome cracking to the offside rear tyre not a reason for rejection at time of test

  15. Pass83,015 miles (+3,077)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    83,015 miles
    Test number
    187695134154
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteO/s/f top strut mount slightly noisey lock to lock

  16. Pass79,938 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2014
    Odometer
    79,938 miles
    Test number
    159720843120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail79,938 miles (+2,696)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,938 miles
    Test number
    819500643194
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  18. Pass77,242 miles (-1,276)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2013
    Odometer
    77,242 miles
    Test number
    298177532194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass78,518 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    78,518 miles
    Test number
    857519631133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail78,518 miles (+15,548)2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,518 miles
    Test number
    279616931121
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail62,970 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,970 miles
    Test number
    593507330188
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  22. Pass62,970 miles (+15,746)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2011
    Odometer
    62,970 miles
    Test number
    892217130199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,224 miles (+8,828)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    47,224 miles
    Test number
    974030148334
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass38,396 miles (+5,093)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    38,396 miles
    Test number
    352756847375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass33,303 miles (+5,971)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    33,303 miles
    Test number
    541030346365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass27,332 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    27,332 miles
    Test number
    561302445332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L11 DVE

Does L11 DVE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L11 DVE expired on 18 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L11 DVE?
The MOT on L11 DVE expired on 18 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L11 DVE done?
L11 DVE was recorded at 127,909 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2025, an average of 5,106 miles a year.
Has L11 DVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L11 DVE has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on L11 DVE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 May 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L11 DVE find?
L11 DVE passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2025 with 1 advisory: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear.

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