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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,148 cc

L17 THRMOT history

L17 THR is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 170,623 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

L17 THR black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Dec 2026
Mileage
170,623 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,100 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L17 THR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L17 THR was last recorded at 170,623 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 1,789 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
168,834 miles · 28 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,789 miles
Average per year
7,100 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 170,623 miles
  • 2024 – 168,834 miles
  • 2023 – 166,472 miles
  • 2022 – 164,593 miles
  • 2021 – 161,643 miles
  • 2020 – 159,793 miles
  • 2019 – 157,281 miles
  • 2018 – 150,939 miles
  • 2017 – 144,325 miles
  • 2016 – 138,106 miles
  • 2015 – 132,244 miles
  • 2014 – 124,161 miles
  • 2013 – 117,742 miles
  • 2012 – 111,379 miles
  • 2011 – 10,443 miles
  • 2010 – 98,292 miles
  • 2009 – 83,911 miles
  • 2008 – 63,177 miles
  • 2007 – 38,009 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,623 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

31 tests since 30 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,623 miles (+1,789)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    170,623 miles
    Test number
    954651806226
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass168,834 miles (+2,362)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    168,834 miles
    Test number
    111053509971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass166,472 miles (+1,879)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    166,472 miles
    Test number
    542583858826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass164,593 miles (+2,950)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    164,593 miles
    Test number
    434862124435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass161,643 miles (+1,850)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    161,643 miles
    Test number
    375680021981
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner track rod
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass159,793 miles (+2,512)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    159,793 miles
    Test number
    251164163959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass157,281 miles (+6,342)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    157,281 miles
    Test number
    792579165968
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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))
    • AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

  8. Pass150,939 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    150,939 miles
    Test number
    798906208902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail150,927 miles (+6,602)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,927 miles
    Test number
    513690700692
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass144,325 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    144,325 miles
    Test number
    702866116360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail144,325 miles (+6,219)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,325 miles
    Test number
    923417502603
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  12. Pass138,106 miles (+5,862)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    138,106 miles
    Test number
    401636474427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass132,244 miles (+8,083)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    132,244 miles
    Test number
    683111714615
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)

  14. Pass124,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    124,161 miles
    Test number
    415367434304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail124,161 miles (+6,419)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,161 miles
    Test number
    668647734386
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  16. Pass117,742 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    117,742 miles
    Test number
    816428533318
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail117,742 miles (+6,363)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,742 miles
    Test number
    155158833335
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass111,379 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    111,379 miles
    Test number
    488362942341
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail111,379 miles (+100,936)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,379 miles
    Test number
    699282042345
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass10,443 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    10,443 miles
    Test number
    208720341331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail104,430 miles (+6,138)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,430 miles
    Test number
    437740541401
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Pass98,292 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    98,292 miles
    Test number
    834912540347
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Fail98,292 miles (+14,381)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,292 miles
    Test number
    804042540315
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass83,911 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    83,911 miles
    Test number
    124715949325
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAdvise left front tyre worn at extream outside edge.

  25. Fail83,911 miles (+20,734)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,911 miles
    Test number
    460885249307
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAdvise left front tyre worn at extream outside edge.

  26. Pass63,177 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    63,177 miles
    Test number
    623987658330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail63,177 miles (+12,593)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,177 miles
    Test number
    512567258340
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise left front and right front tyres worn on inside and outside extream edges.

  28. Pass50,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    50,584 miles
    Test number
    513379008039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail50,584 miles (+12,575)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,584 miles
    Test number
    192769408079
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  30. Pass38,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    38,009 miles
    Test number
    714889987070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail38,005 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,005 miles
    Test number
    311369187069
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L17 THR

Does L17 THR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L17 THR is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L17 THR?
The MOT on L17 THR is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L17 THR done?
L17 THR was recorded at 170,623 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 7,100 miles a year.
Has L17 THR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L17 THR has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2018.
Has the mileage on L17 THR 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 L17 THR find?
L17 THR passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre slightly damaged.

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