
Mercedes-Benz C
Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,148 cc
L13 GBYMOT history
L13 GBY is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 8 Oct 2008. Its MOT expired on 11 Oct 2023 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 160,329 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Oct 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 11 Oct 2023
- Mileage
- 160,329 mi
- At MOT on 12 Oct 2022
- MOT tests
- 14
- 12 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 7,064 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L13 GBY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,148 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 8 Oct 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 11 Oct 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Oct 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
L13 GBY was last recorded at 160,329 miles on 12 Oct 2022, 16,028 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 144,301 miles · 12 Oct 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 16,028 miles
- Average per year
- 7,064 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 160,329 miles
- 2021 – 144,301 miles
- 2020 – 140,316 miles
- 2019 – 139,201 miles
- 2018 – 133,915 miles
- 2017 – 126,909 miles
- 2016 – 118,602 miles
- 2015 – 113,938 miles
- 2014 – 100,866 miles
- 2013 – 94,143 miles
- 2012 – 89,589 miles
- 2011 – 82,520 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to both rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Covers on underside
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
14 tests since 7 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass160,329 miles (+16,028)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 160,329 miles
- Test number
- 930187333450
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to both rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Pass144,301 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 144,301 miles
- Test number
- 723059331340
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCovers on underside
Fail144,299 miles (+3,983)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,299 miles
- Test number
- 755773839233
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCovers on underside
Pass140,316 miles (+1,115)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 140,316 miles
- Test number
- 991083673859
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine cover and Under-Tray cover fitted
Pass139,201 miles (+5,286)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 139,201 miles
- Test number
- 919858785899
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass133,915 miles (+7,006)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 133,915 miles
- Test number
- 938469052103
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass126,909 miles (+8,307)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 126,909 miles
- Test number
- 921002316844
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,602 miles (+4,664)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 118,602 miles
- Test number
- 906786100562
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,938 miles (+13,072)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 113,938 miles
- Test number
- 819157935794
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both side (2.5.B.2b)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
Pass100,866 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 100,866 miles
- Test number
- 499525924414
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,866 miles (+6,723)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,866 miles
- Test number
- 846155624388
- Repaired at testFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass94,143 miles (+4,554)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 94,143 miles
- Test number
- 638849903358
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,589 miles (+7,069)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 89,589 miles
- Test number
- 386006082210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,520 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 82,520 miles
- Test number
- 298170181287
- 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)
Questions about L13 GBY
- Does L13 GBY currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L13 GBY expired on 11 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L13 GBY?
- The MOT on L13 GBY expired on 11 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L13 GBY done?
- L13 GBY was recorded at 160,329 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2022, an average of 7,064 miles a year.
- Has L13 GBY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L13 GBY has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2021.
- Has the mileage on L13 GBY 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 GBY find?
- L13 GBY passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2022 with 1 advisory: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to both rear flexi.
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