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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

L18 HUGMOT history

L18 HUG is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 86,292 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

L18 HUG black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Oct 2027
Mileage
86,292 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,071 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 HUG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 HUG was last recorded at 86,292 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,292 miles · 2 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,071 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,292 miles
  • 2025 – 82,772 miles
  • 2024 – 77,508 miles
  • 2023 – 70,915 miles
  • 2022 – 64,058 miles
  • 2021 – 58,952 miles
  • 2020 – 52,461 miles
  • 2019 – 46,845 miles
  • 2018 – 42,683 miles
  • 2017 – 39,096 miles
  • 2016 – 35,402 miles
  • 2015 – 30,827 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,292 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

17 tests since 29 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    86,292 miles
    Test number
    446727972503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail86,292 miles (+3,520)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,292 miles
    Test number
    844277262879
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass82,772 miles (+5,264)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    82,772 miles
    Test number
    336287687260
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass77,508 miles (+52)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    77,508 miles
    Test number
    413076260065
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail77,456 miles (+6,541)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,456 miles
    Test number
    308848128369
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass70,915 miles (+6,857)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    70,915 miles
    Test number
    164787761700
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass64,058 miles (+5,106)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    64,058 miles
    Test number
    788525142918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass58,952 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    58,952 miles
    Test number
    126335986881
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn/lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Day time running lamp lens broken.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on wear indicators 2mm remaining. 235/35/ZR18 94W (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryService due msg illuminated.
  9. Fail58,951 miles (+6,490)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,951 miles
    Test number
    927114636221
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator pads good possible sensor issue. (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn/lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Day time running lamp lens broken.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on wear indicators 2mm remaining. 235/35/ZR18 94W (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryService due msg illuminated.
  10. Pass52,461 miles (+5,616)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    52,461 miles
    Test number
    649770790016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass46,845 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    46,845 miles
    Test number
    161920752607
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Fail46,845 miles (+4,162)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,845 miles
    Test number
    482684378341
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. Pass42,683 miles (+3,587)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    42,683 miles
    Test number
    119737810780
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre sidewall damaged but no cords or lumps
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners lower (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear brake disks slightly lipped.
    • AdvisoryService due msg illuminated
  14. Pass39,096 miles (+3,694)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    39,096 miles
    Test number
    707639235639
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS & OS (3.5.1i)
  15. Pass35,402 miles (+4,575)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    35,402 miles
    Test number
    838609411987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,827 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    30,827 miles
    Test number
    907705871682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail30,827 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,827 miles
    Test number
    813936265111
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Questions about L18 HUG

Does L18 HUG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 HUG is valid until 20 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 HUG?
The MOT on L18 HUG is valid until 20 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 HUG done?
L18 HUG was recorded at 86,292 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 5,071 miles a year.
Has L18 HUG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 HUG has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L18 HUG 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 HUG find?
L18 HUG passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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