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Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 2,148 cc

L18 GLJMOT history

L18 GLJ is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 3 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 134,537 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

L18 GLJ silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
134,537 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,512 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 GLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
3 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 GLJ was last recorded at 134,537 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 6,167 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
128,370 miles · 30 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
6,167 miles
Average per year
8,512 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,537 miles
  • 2025 – 128,370 miles
  • 2024 – 122,600 miles
  • 2023 – 116,426 miles
  • 2022 – 105,016 miles
  • 2021 – 97,105 miles
  • 2020 – 91,587 miles
  • 2019 – 84,531 miles
  • 2018 – 74,169 miles
  • 2017 – 66,990 miles
  • 2016 – 57,133 miles
  • 2014 – 42,018 miles
  • 2013 – 22,602 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,537 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 25 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,537 miles (+6,167)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    134,537 miles
    Test number
    140982951360
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass128,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    128,370 miles
    Test number
    901997298127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail128,370 miles (+5,770)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,370 miles
    Test number
    108689349828
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Pass122,600 miles (+6,174)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    122,600 miles
    Test number
    118574109477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass116,426 miles (+11,410)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    116,426 miles
    Test number
    618602389474
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking grabbing slightly
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass105,016 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    105,016 miles
    Test number
    188079028528
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail105,016 miles (+7,911)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,016 miles
    Test number
    553822544141
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass97,105 miles (+5,518)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    97,105 miles
    Test number
    408598921136
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass91,587 miles (+7,056)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    91,587 miles
    Test number
    172924341742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass84,531 miles (+10,362)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    84,531 miles
    Test number
    765859677475
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass74,169 miles (+7,179)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    74,169 miles
    Test number
    993672523860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass66,990 miles (+9,857)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    66,990 miles
    Test number
    829236032885
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust flexis slightly damaged

  13. Pass57,133 miles (+15,115)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    57,133 miles
    Test number
    138205305728
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre getting low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads getting low

  14. Pass42,018 miles (+8,048)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    42,018 miles
    Test number
    488713554287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass33,970 miles (+11,368)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    33,970 miles
    Test number
    346316964004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass22,602 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    22,602 miles
    Test number
    108856953472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 GLJ

Does L18 GLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 GLJ is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 GLJ?
The MOT on L18 GLJ is valid until 29 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 GLJ done?
L18 GLJ was recorded at 134,537 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 8,512 miles a year.
Has L18 GLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 GLJ has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on L18 GLJ 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 GLJ find?
L18 GLJ passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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