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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 2,143 cc

L18 BTKMOT history

L18 BTK is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 24 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 15 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 132,007 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

L18 BTK silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Sept 2027
Mileage
132,007 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,900 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 BTK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
24 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 BTK was last recorded at 132,007 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 5,032 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,975 miles · 1 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,032 miles
Average per year
6,900 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,007 miles
  • 2025 – 126,975 miles
  • 2024 – 121,818 miles
  • 2023 – 116,047 miles
  • 2022 – 110,689 miles
  • 2021 – 104,257 miles
  • 2020 – 99,203 miles
  • 2019 – 95,847 miles
  • 2018 – 90,375 miles
  • 2017 – 80,914 miles
  • 2016 – 66,640 miles
  • 2015 – 53,922 miles
  • 2014 – 50,117 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,007 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs worn and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 11 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,007 miles (+5,032)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    132,007 miles
    Test number
    550545264808
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs worn and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass126,975 miles (+5,157)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    126,975 miles
    Test number
    909290211225
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four very slight corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass121,818 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    121,818 miles
    Test number
    201212001504
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front inner (hub mount) lower arm bushes worn but not excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail121,818 miles (+5,771)1 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,818 miles
    Test number
    568343189056
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front inner (hub mount) lower arm bushes worn but not excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass116,047 miles (+5,358)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    116,047 miles
    Test number
    612093720381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass110,689 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    110,689 miles
    Test number
    194579116197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut in sidewall no cords visable (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged small nick in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail110,689 miles (+6,432)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,689 miles
    Test number
    384622912373
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut in sidewall no cords visable (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged small nick in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass104,257 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    104,257 miles
    Test number
    542098535544
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail104,257 miles (+5,054)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,257 miles
    Test number
    644496572768
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass99,203 miles (+3,356)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    99,203 miles
    Test number
    654649117076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass95,847 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    95,847 miles
    Test number
    689568704922
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail95,846 miles (+5,471)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,846 miles
    Test number
    289015224799
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass90,375 miles (+9,461)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    90,375 miles
    Test number
    434853982192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass80,914 miles (+14,274)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    80,914 miles
    Test number
    327092279292
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass66,640 miles (+12,718)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    66,640 miles
    Test number
    311215443813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,922 miles (+3,805)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    53,922 miles
    Test number
    278977897561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail50,117 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,117 miles
    Test number
    828564584217
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • 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)

  18. Pass50,117 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    50,117 miles
    Test number
    865034284279
    • 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)

Questions about L18 BTK

Does L18 BTK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 BTK is valid until 15 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 BTK?
The MOT on L18 BTK is valid until 15 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 BTK done?
L18 BTK was recorded at 132,007 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 6,900 miles a year.
Has L18 BTK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 BTK has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on L18 BTK 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 BTK find?
L18 BTK passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs worn and scored; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner shoulder; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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