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Silver · Diesel · 2016 · 2,143 cc

L18 DOWMOT history

L18 DOW is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 8 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 25 Apr 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 39,149 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

L18 DOW silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Apr 2027
Mileage
39,149 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,978 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 DOW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
8 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 DOW was last recorded at 39,149 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 2,308 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
36,841 miles · 11 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,308 miles
Average per year
2,978 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 39,149 miles
  • 2025 – 36,841 miles
  • 2024 – 34,290 miles
  • 2023 – 30,258 miles
  • 2022 – 26,262 miles
  • 2021 – 24,751 miles
  • 2020 – 22,861 miles
  • 2019 – 17,898 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass39,149 miles
  • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS AND ENGINE COVERS FITTED, RESTRICTING THE VIEW OF CERTAIN COMPONENTS.

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.

  • UNDER TRAYS AND ENGINE COVERS FITTED, OBSCURING CERTAIN COMPONENTS.

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

Full MOT history

9 tests since 4 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass39,149 miles (+2,308)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    39,149 miles
    Test number
    489630719515
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS AND ENGINE COVERS FITTED, RESTRICTING THE VIEW OF CERTAIN COMPONENTS.

  2. Pass36,841 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    36,841 miles
    Test number
    107557229114
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS AND ENGINE COVERS FITTED, OBSCURING CERTAIN COMPONENTS.

  3. Fail36,841 miles (+2,551)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,841 miles
    Test number
    458091105995
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS AND ENGINE COVERS FITTED, OBSCURING CERTAIN COMPONENTS.

  4. Pass34,290 miles (+4,032)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    34,290 miles
    Test number
    497613643386
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS AND ENGINE COVERS FITTED, OBSCURING CERTAIN COMPONENTS.

  5. Pass30,258 miles (+3,996)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    30,258 miles
    Test number
    121418698004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing cracks to outer edge of tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing cracks to outer edge of treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted ,obscuring certain components.

  6. Pass26,262 miles (+1,511)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    26,262 miles
    Test number
    240120335590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass24,751 miles (+1,890)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    24,751 miles
    Test number
    619418645705
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted, obscuring certain components.

  8. Pass22,861 miles (+4,963)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    22,861 miles
    Test number
    754358863508
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads have 50% wear.
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted, obscuring certain components.

  9. Pass17,898 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    17,898 miles
    Test number
    604940663451
    • AdvisoryUNDERBODY TRAYS AND ENGINE COVERS FITTED ,OBSCURING CERTAIN COMPONENTS.

Questions about L18 DOW

Does L18 DOW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 DOW is valid until 25 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 DOW?
The MOT on L18 DOW is valid until 25 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 DOW done?
L18 DOW was recorded at 39,149 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 2,978 miles a year.
Has L18 DOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 DOW has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on L18 DOW 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 DOW find?
L18 DOW passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: under trays and engine covers fitted, restricting the view of certain components..

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