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Black · Diesel · 2016 · 2,143 cc

L13 BWDMOT history

L13 BWD is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 5 Jan 2016. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 82,579 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

L13 BWD black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Oct 2027
Mileage
82,579 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,492 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 BWD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
5 Jan 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 BWD was last recorded at 82,579 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,579 miles · 15 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,492 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,579 miles
  • 2025 – 79,617 miles
  • 2024 – 76,110 miles
  • 2023 – 70,694 miles
  • 2022 – 65,012 miles
  • 2021 – 60,485 miles
  • 2020 – 43,722 miles
  • 2019 – 32,047 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,579 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 3 Jan 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,579 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    82,579 miles
    Test number
    737898276085
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Fail82,579 miles (+2,962)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,579 miles
    Test number
    681149649581
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass79,617 miles (+3,507)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    79,617 miles
    Test number
    711969137673
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass76,110 miles (+5,416)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    76,110 miles
    Test number
    110644405584
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))

  5. Pass70,694 miles (+5,682)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    70,694 miles
    Test number
    606216419814
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass65,012 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    65,012 miles
    Test number
    693228888552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail65,012 miles (+4,527)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,012 miles
    Test number
    818437021387
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass60,485 miles (+4,092)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    60,485 miles
    Test number
    277023222308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass56,393 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    56,393 miles
    Test number
    232758660014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail56,393 miles (+12,671)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,393 miles
    Test number
    649084174612
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass43,722 miles (+11,675)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    43,722 miles
    Test number
    500317500678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass32,047 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    32,047 miles
    Test number
    558378078166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L13 BWD

Does L13 BWD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 BWD is valid until 19 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L13 BWD?
The MOT on L13 BWD is valid until 19 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 BWD done?
L13 BWD was recorded at 82,579 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 6,492 miles a year.
Has L13 BWD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 BWD has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L13 BWD 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 L13 BWD find?
L13 BWD passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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