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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,148 cc

L13 RAXMOT history

L13 RAX is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 13 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 14 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 140,335 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.

L13 RAX silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz C-Class, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Nov 2026
Mileage
140,335 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,641 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 RAX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
13 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 RAX was last recorded at 140,335 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 5,565 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,770 miles · 15 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,565 miles
Average per year
6,641 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 140,335 miles
  • 2024 – 134,770 miles
  • 2023 – 126,246 miles
  • 2022 – 116,907 miles
  • 2021 – 107,123 miles
  • 2020 – 103,864 miles
  • 2019 – 94,598 miles
  • 2018 – 84,767 miles
  • 2017 – 74,417 miles
  • 2016 – 65,346 miles
  • 2015 – 57,845 miles
  • 2014 – 50,953 miles
  • 2013 – 41,771 miles
  • 2012 – 37,412 miles
  • 2011 – 34,357 miles
  • 2010 – 30,786 miles
  • 2009 – 26,565 miles
  • 2008 – 22,818 miles
  • 2007 – 18,740 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,335 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe and connecting links (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

31 tests since 9 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,335 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    140,335 miles
    Test number
    164857447202
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe and connecting links (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail140,335 miles (+5,565)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,335 miles
    Test number
    240667974380
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe and connecting links (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass134,770 miles (+35)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    134,770 miles
    Test number
    989888585170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail134,735 miles (+8,489)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,735 miles
    Test number
    890524771317
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass126,246 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    126,246 miles
    Test number
    805600176894
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covers fitted

  6. Fail126,243 miles (+9,336)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,243 miles
    Test number
    298995804383
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covers fitted

  7. Pass116,907 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    116,907 miles
    Test number
    320493363108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail116,907 miles (+9,784)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,907 miles
    Test number
    338433169394
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass107,123 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    107,123 miles
    Test number
    302700428231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  10. Fail107,123 miles (+3,259)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,123 miles
    Test number
    226896267985
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  11. Pass103,864 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    103,864 miles
    Test number
    993699695397
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Fail103,862 miles (+9,264)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,862 miles
    Test number
    466863032606
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  13. Pass94,598 miles (+136)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    94,598 miles
    Test number
    307770072759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail94,462 miles (+9,695)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,462 miles
    Test number
    655338639716
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  15. Pass84,767 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    84,767 miles
    Test number
    138868741468
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  16. Fail84,767 miles (+10,350)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,767 miles
    Test number
    453181149055
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  17. Pass74,417 miles (+9,071)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    74,417 miles
    Test number
    990322349458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass65,346 miles (+7,501)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    65,346 miles
    Test number
    412501910737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass57,845 miles (+6,892)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    57,845 miles
    Test number
    162602495720
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass50,953 miles (+3,041)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    50,953 miles
    Test number
    175401414395
    • NoteEmissions to clean to detect
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass47,912 miles (+6,141)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    47,912 miles
    Test number
    575159074159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass41,771 miles (+12)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    41,771 miles
    Test number
    346888573103
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Fail41,759 miles (+4,347)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,759 miles
    Test number
    889576973105
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  24. Pass37,412 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    37,412 miles
    Test number
    238223862110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail37,412 miles (+3,055)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,412 miles
    Test number
    358293762188
    • Repaired at testNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  26. Pass34,357 miles (+3,571)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    34,357 miles
    Test number
    815764891193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass30,786 miles (+4,221)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    30,786 miles
    Test number
    324994590159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass26,565 miles (+3,747)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    26,565 miles
    Test number
    303091399135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass22,818 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    22,818 miles
    Test number
    220120898156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail22,818 miles (+4,078)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,818 miles
    Test number
    262880598172
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass18,740 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    18,740 miles
    Test number
    280920497465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L13 RAX

Does L13 RAX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 RAX is valid until 14 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L13 RAX?
The MOT on L13 RAX is valid until 14 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 RAX done?
L13 RAX was recorded at 140,335 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 6,641 miles a year.
Has L13 RAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 RAX has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L13 RAX 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 RAX find?
L13 RAX passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe and connecting links.

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