Mercedes-Benz C
Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,295 cc
L11 VAKMOT history
L11 VAK is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 26 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 29 May 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 114,827 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 29 May 2025
- Mileage
- 114,827 mi
- At MOT on 30 May 2024
- MOT tests
- 25
- 19 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,225 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L11 VAK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,295 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 26 Mar 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 29 May 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 30 May 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
L11 VAK was last recorded at 114,827 miles on 30 May 2024, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 114,824 miles · 21 May 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 5,225 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 114,827 miles
- 2023 – 112,866 miles
- 2022 – 109,300 miles
- 2021 – 106,542 miles
- 2020 – 102,270 miles
- 2019 – 96,326 miles
- 2018 – 90,862 miles
- 2017 – 85,503 miles
- 2016 – 82,242 miles
- 2015 – 75,283 miles
- 2014 – 65,682 miles
- 2013 – 57,536 miles
- 2012 – 53,135 miles
- 2011 – 49,458 miles
- 2010 – 45,765 miles
- 2009 – 36,776 miles
- 2008 – 31,262 miles
- 2007 – 26,121 miles
- 2006 – 19,857 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass114,827 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2013
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2009
Full MOT history
25 tests since 27 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass114,827 miles (+3)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2025
- Odometer
- 114,827 miles
- Test number
- 797987428621
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Fail114,824 miles (+1,958)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,824 miles
- Test number
- 566780818074
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear(marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass112,866 miles (+3,566)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 112,866 miles
- Test number
- 747014690969
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned inner (2.1.3 (e))
Pass109,300 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 109,300 miles
- Test number
- 794961942980
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Fail109,300 miles (+2,758)4 dangerous6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,300 miles
- Test number
- 392326028700
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass106,542 miles (+4,272)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 106,542 miles
- Test number
- 745956661568
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront headlight lens haze
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass102,270 miles (+5,944)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 102,270 miles
- Test number
- 178531365562
- AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass96,326 miles (+5,464)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 96,326 miles
- Test number
- 250954210015
- AdvisoryOffside Front anti roll bar link has slight play
- AdvisoryRear brake hose slightly perish
Pass90,862 miles (+5,359)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 90,862 miles
- Test number
- 406679475884
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass85,503 miles (+3,261)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 85,503 miles
- Test number
- 376515715277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,242 miles (+6,959)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 82,242 miles
- Test number
- 442877992565
- AdvisoryNearside & offside rear tyre on 2.mm tread depth.
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre on 3.mm tread depth.
- AdvisoryOffside front suspension anti roll bar link top balljoint boot dust cover damage.
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre on 3.mm tread depth & outer side wall damage (kerbed)
Pass75,283 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 75,283 miles
- Test number
- 647709115279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,283 miles (+9,601)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,283 miles
- Test number
- 328699715453
- FailureNearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass65,682 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 65,682 miles
- Test number
- 916916304216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,680 miles (+8,144)3 failures1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,680 miles
- Test number
- 708076704272
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass57,536 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 57,536 miles
- Test number
- 405387493197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,527 miles (+4,392)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,527 miles
- Test number
- 695707293185
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass53,135 miles (+71)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 53,135 miles
- Test number
- 518984512243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,064 miles (+3,606)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,064 miles
- Test number
- 298456502270
- FailureFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
- FailureFront registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Pass49,458 miles (+3,693)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 49,458 miles
- Test number
- 818427551106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,765 miles (+8,989)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 45,765 miles
- Test number
- 223992150489
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,776 miles (+5,514)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 36,776 miles
- Test number
- 602229259182
- 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)
- NoteFront brake pads getting down
Pass31,262 miles (+5,141)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 31,262 miles
- Test number
- 702067858131
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySuspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass26,121 miles (+6,264)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 26,121 miles
- Test number
- 221498277051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,857 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 19,857 miles
- Test number
- 643946586061
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about L11 VAK
- Does L11 VAK currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L11 VAK expired on 29 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L11 VAK?
- The MOT on L11 VAK expired on 29 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L11 VAK done?
- L11 VAK was recorded at 114,827 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2024, an average of 5,225 miles a year.
- Has L11 VAK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L11 VAK has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2024.
- Has the mileage on L11 VAK 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 L11 VAK find?
- L11 VAK passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2024 with 3 advisories: offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive; stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working.
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