
Mercedes-Benz C
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass101,124 miles (+5,003)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 101,124 miles
- Test number
- 605915305503
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,121 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 96,121 miles
- Test number
- 272660499568
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass90,701 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2017
- Odometer
- 90,701 miles
- Test number
- 644824890920
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass79,299 miles (+12,995)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2016
- Odometer
- 79,299 miles
- Test number
- 346152445176
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
Pass63,091 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 63,091 miles
- Test number
- 418571912460
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
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
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
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
Pass43,131 miles (+679)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 43,131 miles
- Test number
- 313374408384
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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