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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,143 cc

L15 SSLMOT history

L15 SSL is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 13 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 8 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 146,708 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

L15 SSL black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 May 2027
Mileage
146,708 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,681 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 SSL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
13 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 SSL was last recorded at 146,708 miles on 8 May 2026, 5,601 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,107 miles · 1 May 2025
Between the last two tests
5,601 miles
Average per year
8,681 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,708 miles
  • 2025 – 141,107 miles
  • 2024 – 131,464 miles
  • 2023 – 109,012 miles
  • 2022 – 102,252 miles
  • 2021 – 96,077 miles
  • 2020 – 92,493 miles
  • 2019 – 87,216 miles
  • 2018 – 79,527 miles
  • 2017 – 72,400 miles
  • 2016 – 67,754 miles
  • 2015 – 65,556 miles
  • 2014 – 51,593 miles
  • 2013 – 32,844 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,708 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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 fog lamp not working.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 26 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,708 miles (+5,601)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2027
    Odometer
    146,708 miles
    Test number
    926818250872
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass141,107 miles (+9,643)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2026
    Odometer
    141,107 miles
    Test number
    103970046242
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass131,464 miles (+158)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2025
    Odometer
    131,464 miles
    Test number
    914181705301
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp not working.

  4. Fail131,306 miles (+22,294)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,306 miles
    Test number
    831115266362
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment parking brake foot pedal. (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp not working.

  5. Pass109,012 miles (+6,760)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2024
    Odometer
    109,012 miles
    Test number
    986284204434
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCentre rear exhaust clamp broken
    • AdvisoryOffside rear light has a bad connection to the brown wire

  6. Pass102,252 miles (+6,175)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2023
    Odometer
    102,252 miles
    Test number
    490888521818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass96,077 miles (+3,584)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    96,077 miles
    Test number
    386288306257
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  8. Pass92,493 miles (+5,277)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    92,493 miles
    Test number
    114829430637
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass87,216 miles (+7,689)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    87,216 miles
    Test number
    342052381675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass79,527 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    79,527 miles
    Test number
    683617414644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail79,527 miles (+7,127)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,527 miles
    Test number
    971135104836
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

  12. Pass72,400 miles (+4,646)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    72,400 miles
    Test number
    365698881213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass67,754 miles (+2,198)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    67,754 miles
    Test number
    242850808586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass65,556 miles (+13,963)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    65,556 miles
    Test number
    178931795039
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass51,593 miles (+18,749)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    51,593 miles
    Test number
    318418894079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass32,844 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    32,844 miles
    Test number
    119505083093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L15 SSL

Does L15 SSL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 SSL is valid until 8 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L15 SSL?
The MOT on L15 SSL is valid until 8 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L15 SSL done?
L15 SSL was recorded at 146,708 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 8,681 miles a year.
Has L15 SSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 SSL has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 3 May 2024.
Has the mileage on L15 SSL 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 SSL find?
L15 SSL passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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