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Mercedes-Benz C

Bronze · Petrol · 2006 · 1,796 cc

L15 PAEMOT history

L15 PAE is a bronze petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 4 Apr 2006. Its MOT is valid until 3 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 138,410 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

L15 PAE bronze Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Feb 2027
Mileage
138,410 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,727 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 PAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
4 Apr 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 PAE was last recorded at 138,410 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 6,208 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,202 miles · 4 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,208 miles
Average per year
6,727 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,410 miles
  • 2025 – 132,202 miles
  • 2024 – 126,422 miles
  • 2023 – 120,564 miles
  • 2022 – 115,349 miles
  • 2021 – 111,125 miles
  • 2019 – 102,999 miles
  • 2018 – 96,413 miles
  • 2017 – 88,824 miles
  • 2016 – 82,955 miles
  • 2015 – 77,709 miles
  • 2014 – 64,766 miles
  • 2013 – 54,963 miles
  • 2012 – 51,207 miles
  • 2011 – 43,270 miles
  • 2010 – 35,573 miles
  • 2009 – 25,548 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,410 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tca bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryFront exhaust mount missing

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 pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,410 miles (+6,208)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    138,410 miles
    Test number
    139628567704
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tca bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust mount missing

  2. Pass132,202 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    132,202 miles
    Test number
    205921373105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail132,201 miles (+5,779)1 dangerous5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,201 miles
    Test number
    211933144819
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and damaged (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure rear mount broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass126,422 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    126,422 miles
    Test number
    829751909206
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tca bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail126,422 miles (+5,858)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,422 miles
    Test number
    978835793306
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tca bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tca bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass120,564 miles (+5,215)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    120,564 miles
    Test number
    657497265285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass115,349 miles (+4,224)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    115,349 miles
    Test number
    230148251923
    • AdvisoryMiddle exhaust box corroded

  8. Pass111,125 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    111,125 miles
    Test number
    202371535332
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Fail111,125 miles (+8,126)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,125 miles
    Test number
    207374582073
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass102,999 miles (+6,586)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    102,999 miles
    Test number
    916034768774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass96,413 miles (+7,589)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    96,413 miles
    Test number
    533634953968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass88,824 miles (+5,869)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    88,824 miles
    Test number
    797422891052
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing inner edge

  13. Pass82,955 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    82,955 miles
    Test number
    766842809617
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has a cut not deep enough to reach cords
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail82,955 miles (+5,246)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,955 miles
    Test number
    671818463305
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has a cut not deep enough to reach cords
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass77,709 miles (+12,943)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    77,709 miles
    Test number
    837808295705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,766 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    64,766 miles
    Test number
    615124654260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail64,733 miles (+9,770)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,733 miles
    Test number
    869632254245
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Pass54,963 miles (+3,756)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    54,963 miles
    Test number
    275458703139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,207 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    51,207 miles
    Test number
    639974892087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail51,205 miles (+7,935)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,205 miles
    Test number
    777423792060
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  21. Pass43,270 miles (+7,697)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    43,270 miles
    Test number
    787936191003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,573 miles (+10,025)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    35,573 miles
    Test number
    381260410177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,548 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    25,548 miles
    Test number
    391703599086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L15 PAE

Does L15 PAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 PAE is valid until 3 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L15 PAE?
The MOT on L15 PAE is valid until 3 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L15 PAE done?
L15 PAE was recorded at 138,410 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 6,727 miles a year.
Has L15 PAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 PAE has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on L15 PAE 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 L15 PAE find?
L15 PAE passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside obligatory mirror slightly loose; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tca bush, and 4 more.

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