Mercedes-Benz C
Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,595 cc
L18 BBMMOT history
L18 BBM is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 29 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 94,469 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 94,469 mi
- At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 12 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 5,986 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L18 BBM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,595 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 29 Nov 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L18 BBM was last recorded at 94,469 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 94,468 miles · 2 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 5,986 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 94,469 miles
- 2025 – 91,830 miles
- 2024 – 87,928 miles
- 2023 – 84,611 miles
- 2022 – 76,376 miles
- 2021 – 71,575 miles
- 2020 – 64,698 miles
- 2019 – 60,174 miles
- 2018 – 54,203 miles
- 2017 – 41,530 miles
- 2015 – 29,892 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass94,469 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
14 tests since 20 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass94,469 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 94,469 miles
- Test number
- 878503079939
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail94,468 miles (+2,638)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,468 miles
- Test number
- 619392103516
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification improperly sitting in upper mount (5.3.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass91,830 miles (+3)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 91,830 miles
- Test number
- 169912082549
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail91,827 miles (+3,899)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,827 miles
- Test number
- 884093007416
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass87,928 miles (+3,317)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 87,928 miles
- Test number
- 820024679833
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,611 miles (+8,235)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 84,611 miles
- Test number
- 826945508238
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass76,376 miles (+4,801)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 76,376 miles
- Test number
- 154070198676
- MinorFront Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass71,575 miles (+6,877)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 71,575 miles
- Test number
- 760806211205
- MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.
Pass64,698 miles (+4,524)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 64,698 miles
- Test number
- 270385168028
- AdvisoryEngine cover under trays and sill trims fitted
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc faces Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Pass60,174 miles (+5,971)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 60,174 miles
- Test number
- 592570700595
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,203 miles (+12,673)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 54,203 miles
- Test number
- 626172015585
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,530 miles (+3,986)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 41,530 miles
- Test number
- 287066876365
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,544 miles (+7,652)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 37,544 miles
- Test number
- 152193544598
- 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)
Pass29,892 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 29,892 miles
- Test number
- 841114166008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L18 BBM
- Does L18 BBM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 BBM is valid until 12 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L18 BBM?
- The MOT on L18 BBM is valid until 12 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L18 BBM done?
- L18 BBM was recorded at 94,469 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 5,986 miles a year.
- Has L18 BBM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L18 BBM has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on L18 BBM 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 BBM find?
- L18 BBM passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides of vehicle.
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