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Black · Diesel · 2015 · 2,143 cc

L18 AETMOT history

L18 AET is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 10 Aug 2015. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 94,423 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Dec 2025.

L18 AET black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jan 2027
Mileage
94,423 mi
At MOT on 30 Dec 2025
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,084 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 AET
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
10 Aug 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 AET was last recorded at 94,423 miles on 30 Dec 2025, 5,821 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,602 miles · 28 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,821 miles
Average per year
4,084 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 94,423 miles
  • 2024 – 88,602 miles
  • 2023 – 82,332 miles
  • 2022 – 74,248 miles
  • 2020 – 69,862 miles
  • 2019 – 67,401 miles
  • 2018 – 64,231 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,423 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 9 Aug 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,423 miles (+5,821)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    94,423 miles
    Test number
    555653506712
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass88,602 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    88,602 miles
    Test number
    736136418151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail88,602 miles (+6,270)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,602 miles
    Test number
    191404340567
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass82,332 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    82,332 miles
    Test number
    712123724456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail82,332 miles (+4,610)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,332 miles
    Test number
    803023814160
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass77,722 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    77,722 miles
    Test number
    165379067291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail77,710 miles (+3,462)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,710 miles
    Test number
    419067366266
    • 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))
  8. Pass74,248 miles (+4,386)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    74,248 miles
    Test number
    656018532729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass69,862 miles (+2,461)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    69,862 miles
    Test number
    586739519980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass67,401 miles (+3,170)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    67,401 miles
    Test number
    930427494598
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres showing wear
  11. Pass64,231 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    64,231 miles
    Test number
    142250565811
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play camber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Questions about L18 AET

Does L18 AET currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 AET is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 AET?
The MOT on L18 AET is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 AET done?
L18 AET was recorded at 94,423 miles at its MOT on 30 Dec 2025, an average of 4,084 miles a year.
Has L18 AET ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 AET has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on L18 AET 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 L18 AET find?
L18 AET passed its latest MOT on 30 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt, and 1 more.

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