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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Diesel · 2013 · 2,143 cc

L18 ARCMOT history

L18 ARC is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 14 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 59,165 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

L18 ARC silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Aug 2027
Mileage
59,165 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,774 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 ARC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
14 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 ARC was last recorded at 59,165 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 3,343 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
55,822 miles · 13 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,343 miles
Average per year
3,774 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,165 miles
  • 2025 – 55,822 miles
  • 2024 – 52,145 miles
  • 2023 – 47,286 miles
  • 2022 – 43,365 miles
  • 2021 – 37,721 miles
  • 2020 – 36,457 miles
  • 2019 – 34,756 miles
  • 2018 – 29,547 miles
  • 2017 – 24,355 miles
  • 2016 – 20,096 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,165 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 28 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,165 miles (+3,343)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    59,165 miles
    Test number
    850398104756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass55,822 miles (+3,677)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    55,822 miles
    Test number
    217319494770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass52,145 miles (+4,859)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    52,145 miles
    Test number
    952179843086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass47,286 miles (+3,921)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    47,286 miles
    Test number
    661055040227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass43,365 miles (+5,644)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    43,365 miles
    Test number
    437422217574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass37,721 miles (+1,264)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    37,721 miles
    Test number
    944498226138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass36,457 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    36,457 miles
    Test number
    962356208357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail36,456 miles (+1,700)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,456 miles
    Test number
    957823131739
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  9. Pass34,756 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    34,756 miles
    Test number
    788968772284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail34,756 miles (+1,462)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,756 miles
    Test number
    465109367861
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass33,294 miles (+3,747)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    33,294 miles
    Test number
    224235807397
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass29,547 miles (+5,192)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    29,547 miles
    Test number
    449289063234
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped edges on discs (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
  13. Pass24,355 miles (+4,259)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    24,355 miles
    Test number
    805391984704
    • AdvisoryParking brake efforts acceptable but could be better
  14. Pass20,096 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    20,096 miles
    Test number
    783086719959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 ARC

Does L18 ARC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 ARC is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 ARC?
The MOT on L18 ARC is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 ARC done?
L18 ARC was recorded at 59,165 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 3,774 miles a year.
Has L18 ARC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 ARC has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on L18 ARC 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 ARC find?
L18 ARC passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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