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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,796 cc

L13 GBPMOT history

L13 GBP is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 24 May 2006. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 99,077 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

L13 GBP blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Dec 2026
Mileage
99,077 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,211 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 GBP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
24 May 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 GBP was last recorded at 99,077 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,066 miles · 6 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
4,211 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 99,077 miles
  • 2024 – 96,509 miles
  • 2023 – 96,057 miles
  • 2022 – 89,266 miles
  • 2021 – 80,064 miles
  • 2020 – 75,435 miles
  • 2019 – 72,715 miles
  • 2018 – 68,348 miles
  • 2017 – 65,186 miles
  • 2016 – 63,051 miles
  • 2015 – 61,491 miles
  • 2014 – 57,172 miles
  • 2013 – 52,830 miles
  • 2012 – 52,739 miles
  • 2011 – 44,264 miles
  • 2010 – 37,561 miles
  • 2009 – 29,756 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,077 miles
  • AdvisoryUnderbody sealedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Service brake excessively binding

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 22 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,077 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    99,077 miles
    Test number
    881883942270
    • AdvisoryUnderbody sealed

  2. Fail99,066 miles (+2,065)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,066 miles
    Test number
    985633391384
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody sealed

  3. Pass97,001 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    97,001 miles
    Test number
    894169121708
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to under side

  4. Fail97,001 miles (+492)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,001 miles
    Test number
    982735881861
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to under side

  5. Pass96,509 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    96,509 miles
    Test number
    862552637330
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear under side

  6. Fail96,509 miles (+452)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,509 miles
    Test number
    372026935285
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear under side

  7. Pass96,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    96,057 miles
    Test number
    294977540735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail96,049 miles (+6,783)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,049 miles
    Test number
    181178882978
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn clamp bracket bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass89,266 miles (+29)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    89,266 miles
    Test number
    824954269265
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Fail89,237 miles (+9,173)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,237 miles
    Test number
    853249469901
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass80,064 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    80,064 miles
    Test number
    489617263170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail80,064 miles (+4,629)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,064 miles
    Test number
    296766282897
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm on hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm on hub (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass75,435 miles (+2,720)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    75,435 miles
    Test number
    285225492575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass72,715 miles (+4,367)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    72,715 miles
    Test number
    305809818853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,348 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    68,348 miles
    Test number
    434711224413
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has sidewall damage
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  16. Fail68,346 miles (+3,160)12 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,346 miles
    Test number
    269903021749
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureFront registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test Rear view mirror
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has sidewall damage
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  17. Pass65,186 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    65,186 miles
    Test number
    405415779329
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Fail65,186 miles (+2,135)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,186 miles
    Test number
    776026200747
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, rear section (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, rear section (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Pass63,051 miles (+1,560)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    63,051 miles
    Test number
    255160000537
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  20. Pass61,491 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    61,491 miles
    Test number
    847217435085
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail61,491 miles (+4,319)2 dangerous1 failure5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,491 miles
    Test number
    189796035035
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass57,172 miles (+4,342)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    57,172 miles
    Test number
    529963744009
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass52,830 miles (+91)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    52,830 miles
    Test number
    367595843033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass52,739 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    52,739 miles
    Test number
    429174872114
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  25. Fail52,739 miles (+1)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,739 miles
    Test number
    727623372191
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  26. Fail52,738 miles (+8,474)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,738 miles
    Test number
    477001672125
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear exhaust hanger is corroded although the system is securely mounted

  27. Pass44,264 miles (+6,703)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    44,264 miles
    Test number
    229572771435
    • 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)

  28. Pass37,561 miles (+7,805)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    37,561 miles
    Test number
    943712670186
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  29. Pass29,756 miles2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    29,756 miles
    Test number
    260413779490
    • 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 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteSRS light on
    • NoteOffside front mirror loose
    • NoteUnable to fully check boot due to boot trims
    • NoteUnable to fully check sills due to sill covers
    • NoteUnable to fully check under vehicle due to plastic covers

  30. Fail29,756 miles2 repaired2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,756 miles
    Test number
    631623779170
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • 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 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteSRS light on
    • NoteOffside front mirror loose
    • NoteUnable to fully check boot due to boot trims
    • NoteUnable to fully check sills due to sill covers
    • NoteUnable to fully check under vehicle due to plastic covers

Questions about L13 GBP

Does L13 GBP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 GBP is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L13 GBP?
The MOT on L13 GBP is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 GBP done?
L13 GBP was recorded at 99,077 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 4,211 miles a year.
Has L13 GBP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 GBP has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L13 GBP 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 GBP find?
L13 GBP passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: underbody sealed.

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