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Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,685 cc

L15 PCWMOT history

L15 PCW is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 19 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 148,592 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

L15 PCW black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Sept 2027
Mileage
148,592 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,853 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 PCW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
19 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 PCW was last recorded at 148,592 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 5,301 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,291 miles · 4 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,301 miles
Average per year
5,853 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,592 miles
  • 2025 – 143,291 miles
  • 2024 – 139,071 miles
  • 2023 – 134,146 miles
  • 2022 – 130,168 miles
  • 2021 – 118,028 miles
  • 2020 – 108,129 miles
  • 2019 – 101,124 miles
  • 2018 – 96,121 miles
  • 2016 – 90,701 miles
  • 2015 – 79,299 miles
  • 2014 – 66,304 miles
  • 2012 – 63,091 miles
  • 2011 – 57,226 miles
  • 2010 – 52,156 miles
  • 2009 – 47,317 miles
  • 2008 – 43,131 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,592 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))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.

  • Rear Coil spring corroded x2

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor5 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 13 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,592 miles (+5,301)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    148,592 miles
    Test number
    379949963980
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass143,291 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    143,291 miles
    Test number
    538022327503
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail143,291 miles (+4,220)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,291 miles
    Test number
    881690355607
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative ball joint detached (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass139,071 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    139,071 miles
    Test number
    559994781179
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Fail139,070 miles (+4,924)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,070 miles
    Test number
    182992970809
    • MajorOffside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative HID levelling arm bracket snapped off (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass134,146 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    134,146 miles
    Test number
    468080315522
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Fail134,144 miles (+3,976)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,144 miles
    Test number
    553943330746
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass130,168 miles (+12,140)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    130,168 miles
    Test number
    156142401510
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edges devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edges devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edges devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edges devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass118,028 miles (+1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    118,028 miles
    Test number
    971916282166
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  10. Fail118,027 miles (+9,898)2 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,027 miles
    Test number
    187796360359
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  11. Pass108,129 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    108,129 miles
    Test number
    354834582334
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  12. Fail108,127 miles (+7,003)1 dangerous2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,127 miles
    Test number
    772286597083
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre deflated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Wheel arch cover loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  13. Pass101,124 miles (+5,003)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    101,124 miles
    Test number
    605915305503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass96,121 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    96,121 miles
    Test number
    272660499568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail96,119 miles (+5,418)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,119 miles
    Test number
    696439771925
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  16. Pass90,701 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    90,701 miles
    Test number
    644824890920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail90,700 miles (+11,401)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,700 miles
    Test number
    941983364362
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  18. Pass79,299 miles (+12,995)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    79,299 miles
    Test number
    346152445176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass66,304 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    66,304 miles
    Test number
    737931624000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  20. Fail66,304 miles (+3,213)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,304 miles
    Test number
    916935114032
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  21. Pass63,091 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    63,091 miles
    Test number
    418571912460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail63,090 miles (+5,864)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,090 miles
    Test number
    286600212393
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront tyres worn edges advise tracking check
  23. Pass57,226 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    57,226 miles
    Test number
    287995501310
    • 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)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre heavily worn on inner edge, not to cords at time of test, advise replaced
  24. Fail57,190 miles (+5,034)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,190 miles
    Test number
    807295401370
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • 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)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre heavily worn on inner edge, not to cords at time of test, advise replaced
  25. Pass52,156 miles (+4,839)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    52,156 miles
    Test number
    580869900377
    • NoteNSR tyre wearing close to the legal limit
    • NoteBoth front thrust arm bushes perishing slightly
    • NoteUnable to carry out full inspection due to undertrays fitted
  26. Pass47,317 miles (+4,186)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    47,317 miles
    Test number
    753218779292
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  27. Pass43,131 miles (+679)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    43,131 miles
    Test number
    313374408384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass42,452 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    42,452 miles
    Test number
    771986128267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L15 PCW

Does L15 PCW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 PCW is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L15 PCW?
The MOT on L15 PCW is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L15 PCW done?
L15 PCW was recorded at 148,592 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 5,853 miles a year.
Has L15 PCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 PCW has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on L15 PCW 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 PCW find?
L15 PCW passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 4 more.

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