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Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,148 cc

L13 KHYMOT history

L13 KHY is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 15 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 8 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 116,832 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

L13 KHY silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Aug 2027
Mileage
116,832 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,714 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 KHY
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
15 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 KHY was last recorded at 116,832 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,832 miles · 21 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,714 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,832 miles
  • 2025 – 114,902 miles
  • 2024 – 113,050 miles
  • 2023 – 111,103 miles
  • 2022 – 109,142 miles
  • 2021 – 106,739 miles
  • 2020 – 103,778 miles
  • 2019 – 99,220 miles
  • 2018 – 92,112 miles
  • 2017 – 87,461 miles
  • 2016 – 82,126 miles
  • 2015 – 75,917 miles
  • 2014 – 68,471 miles
  • 2013 – 64,409 miles
  • 2012 – 57,317 miles
  • 2011 – 46,809 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,832 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 14 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,832 miles1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    116,832 miles
    Test number
    675476483497
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail116,832 miles (+1,930)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,832 miles
    Test number
    440521813697
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass114,902 miles (+1,852)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    114,902 miles
    Test number
    965429573183
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass113,050 miles (+1,947)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    113,050 miles
    Test number
    820333271351
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass111,103 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    111,103 miles
    Test number
    625683528474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail111,103 miles (+1,961)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,103 miles
    Test number
    255784225262
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass109,142 miles (+2,403)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    109,142 miles
    Test number
    482798867469
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass106,739 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    106,739 miles
    Test number
    371550068757
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail106,739 miles (+2,961)5 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,739 miles
    Test number
    236154594526
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass103,778 miles (+4,558)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    103,778 miles
    Test number
    280092856710
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass99,220 miles (+7,108)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    99,220 miles
    Test number
    317733262916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass92,112 miles (+4,651)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    92,112 miles
    Test number
    314981769297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass87,461 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    87,461 miles
    Test number
    452485412821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail87,461 miles (+5,335)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,461 miles
    Test number
    699256887936
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass82,126 miles (+6,209)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    82,126 miles
    Test number
    130141310509
    • AdvisoryUpper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryUnder-tray fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass75,917 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    75,917 miles
    Test number
    609744305219
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail75,917 miles (+7,446)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,917 miles
    Test number
    106124405210
    • FailureNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass68,471 miles (+4,062)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    68,471 miles
    Test number
    245538794469
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass64,409 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    64,409 miles
    Test number
    297147853231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail64,409 miles (+7,092)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,409 miles
    Test number
    377967853263
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

  21. Pass57,317 miles (+10,508)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    57,317 miles
    Test number
    428549452210
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass46,809 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    46,809 miles
    Test number
    867557151250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L13 KHY

Does L13 KHY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 KHY is valid until 8 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L13 KHY?
The MOT on L13 KHY is valid until 8 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 KHY done?
L13 KHY was recorded at 116,832 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 4,714 miles a year.
Has L13 KHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 KHY has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L13 KHY 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 KHY find?
L13 KHY passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 1 major defect and 4 advisories: nearside front headlamp aim too low; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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