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Black · Diesel · 2010 · 2,143 cc

L18 LCJMOT history

L18 LCJ is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 11 May 2010. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 183,334 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

L18 LCJ black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Oct 2027
Mileage
183,334 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,145 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 LCJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
11 May 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 LCJ was last recorded at 183,334 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 4,256 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
179,078 miles · 3 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,256 miles
Average per year
7,145 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 183,334 miles
  • 2025 – 179,078 miles
  • 2024 – 173,020 miles
  • 2023 – 167,579 miles
  • 2022 – 165,140 miles
  • 2021 – 159,936 miles
  • 2020 – 152,212 miles
  • 2019 – 145,680 miles
  • 2018 – 139,062 miles
  • 2017 – 131,807 miles
  • 2016 – 129,176 miles
  • 2015 – 125,417 miles
  • 2014 – 113,552 miles
  • 2013 – 86,880 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,334 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 22 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,334 miles (+4,256)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    183,334 miles
    Test number
    906516124525
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass179,078 miles (+6,058)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    179,078 miles
    Test number
    724139642787
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass173,020 miles (+5,441)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    173,020 miles
    Test number
    979718505395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass167,579 miles (+2,439)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    167,579 miles
    Test number
    856411064005
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass165,140 miles (+5,204)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    165,140 miles
    Test number
    272590224227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass159,936 miles (+7,724)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    159,936 miles
    Test number
    666699711881
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass152,212 miles (+6,532)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    152,212 miles
    Test number
    249420528662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass145,680 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    145,680 miles
    Test number
    848713458640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail145,680 miles (+6,618)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,680 miles
    Test number
    566871035830
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  10. Pass139,062 miles (+7,255)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    139,062 miles
    Test number
    301337943551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass131,807 miles (+2,631)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    131,807 miles
    Test number
    964508423591
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass129,176 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    129,176 miles
    Test number
    511504567659
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40/17wxl (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail129,176 miles (+3,759)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,176 miles
    Test number
    301187532709
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40/17wxl (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass125,417 miles (+11,865)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    125,417 miles
    Test number
    748143955198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass113,552 miles (+26,672)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2015
    Odometer
    113,552 miles
    Test number
    247538114106
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass86,880 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2014
    Odometer
    86,880 miles
    Test number
    245172813430
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about L18 LCJ

Does L18 LCJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 LCJ is valid until 26 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 LCJ?
The MOT on L18 LCJ is valid until 26 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 LCJ done?
L18 LCJ was recorded at 183,334 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 7,145 miles a year.
Has L18 LCJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 LCJ has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on L18 LCJ 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 LCJ find?
L18 LCJ passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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