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Mercedes-Benz C

Red · Diesel · 2011 · 2,143 cc

L15 SADMOT history

L15 SAD is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 11 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 126,110 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2026.

L15 SAD red Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jun 2027
Mileage
126,110 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,805 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 SAD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
11 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 SAD was last recorded at 126,110 miles on 30 Jun 2026, 4,544 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,566 miles · 18 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
4,544 miles
Average per year
7,805 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,110 miles
  • 2025 – 121,566 miles
  • 2024 – 112,696 miles
  • 2023 – 105,843 miles
  • 2022 – 101,736 miles
  • 2021 – 97,670 miles
  • 2020 – 96,517 miles
  • 2019 – 83,537 miles
  • 2018 – 69,607 miles
  • 2017 – 56,576 miles
  • 2016 – 44,019 miles
  • 2015 – 39,695 miles
  • 2014 – 30,074 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,110 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (inner bush)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 11 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,110 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    126,110 miles
    Test number
    867859502400
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail126,110 miles (+4,544)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,110 miles
    Test number
    112416859375
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass121,566 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    121,566 miles
    Test number
    328129724440
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (inner bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail121,566 miles (+8,870)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,566 miles
    Test number
    587105614360
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (inner bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass112,696 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    112,696 miles
    Test number
    735844196643
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail112,696 miles (+6,853)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,696 miles
    Test number
    144780591249
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass105,843 miles (+4,107)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    105,843 miles
    Test number
    905739454844
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber casings corroded
    • AdvisoryUndrtrays fitted preventing the inspection of some underside components

  8. Pass101,736 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    101,736 miles
    Test number
    759896261821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail101,736 miles (+4,066)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,736 miles
    Test number
    292378387591
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass97,670 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    97,670 miles
    Test number
    868619321956
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail97,670 miles (+1,153)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,670 miles
    Test number
    390686132617
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass96,517 miles (+12,980)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    96,517 miles
    Test number
    733970442098
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing the inspection of some underside components

  13. Pass83,537 miles (+13,930)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    83,537 miles
    Test number
    241089662967
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing the inspection of some under side components

  14. Pass69,607 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    69,607 miles
    Test number
    200573467327
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted preventing the inspection of some testable components

  15. Fail69,607 miles (+13,031)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,607 miles
    Test number
    539315662587
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Inner Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted preventing the inspection of some testable components

  16. Pass56,576 miles (+12,557)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    56,576 miles
    Test number
    226277523129
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass44,019 miles (+4,324)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    44,019 miles
    Test number
    879965516563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,695 miles (+9,621)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    39,695 miles
    Test number
    136528075081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass30,074 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    30,074 miles
    Test number
    219150874083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L15 SAD

Does L15 SAD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 SAD is valid until 29 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L15 SAD?
The MOT on L15 SAD is valid until 29 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L15 SAD done?
L15 SAD was recorded at 126,110 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2026, an average of 7,805 miles a year.
Has L15 SAD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 SAD has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L15 SAD 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 SAD find?
L15 SAD passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm.

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