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Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,148 cc

L18 MNLMOT history

L18 MNL is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 4 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 24 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 121,493 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2026.

L18 MNL black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Apr 2027
Mileage
121,493 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,790 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 MNL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
4 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 MNL was last recorded at 121,493 miles on 25 Apr 2026, 6,346 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,147 miles · 23 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
6,346 miles
Average per year
6,790 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,493 miles
  • 2025 – 115,147 miles
  • 2024 – 107,978 miles
  • 2023 – 100,014 miles
  • 2022 – 90,577 miles
  • 2020 – 86,799 miles
  • 2019 – 80,000 miles
  • 2018 – 76,266 miles
  • 2017 – 69,617 miles
  • 2016 – 62,591 miles
  • 2015 – 54,847 miles
  • 2014 – 47,635 miles
  • 2012 – 30,489 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,493 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Rear 1 of 2 position lights not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear 1 of 2 stop lights not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front 1 of 2 position lights not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front alloy wheel buckled

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 29 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,493 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    121,493 miles
    Test number
    821149070093
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail121,493 miles (+6,346)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,493 miles
    Test number
    849487030960
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass115,147 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    115,147 miles
    Test number
    546326666747
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail115,147 miles (+7,169)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,147 miles
    Test number
    201669474441
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass107,978 miles (+7,964)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    107,978 miles
    Test number
    690445660354
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Engine bay covers fitted preventing the inspection of some engine bay components
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass100,014 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    100,014 miles
    Test number
    377230838999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail100,014 miles (+9,437)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,014 miles
    Test number
    457849980943
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass90,577 miles (+3,778)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    90,577 miles
    Test number
    931283152659
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Pass86,799 miles (+3,459)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    86,799 miles
    Test number
    224293908692
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass83,340 miles (+3,340)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    83,340 miles
    Test number
    172014612859
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer one of two side bulb working

  11. Fail80,000 miles (+3,734)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,000 miles
    Test number
    473141969860
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorroded brake pipe's front and rear.

  12. Pass76,266 miles (+73)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    76,266 miles
    Test number
    714000831336
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 1 of 2 position lights not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 1 of 2 stop lights not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 1 of 2 position lights not working

  13. Fail76,193 miles (+6,576)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,193 miles
    Test number
    674316113936
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 1 of 2 position lights not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 1 of 2 stop lights not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 1 of 2 position lights not working

  14. Pass69,617 miles (+514)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    69,617 miles
    Test number
    639186988718
    • AdvisoryNearside Front alloy wheel buckled

  15. Fail69,103 miles (+6,512)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,103 miles
    Test number
    610038737687
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low flickering from unit, further investigation required (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front alloy wheel buckled

  16. Pass62,591 miles (+197)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    62,591 miles
    Test number
    784434852652
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Fail62,394 miles (+7,547)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,394 miles
    Test number
    740580668235
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torn on outer wall and worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass54,847 miles (+40)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    54,847 miles
    Test number
    415016723065
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail54,807 miles (+7,172)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,807 miles
    Test number
    910591003585
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass47,635 miles (+17,146)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    47,635 miles
    Test number
    745050144389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    30,489 miles
    Test number
    117659132328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail30,489 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,489 miles
    Test number
    238184332312
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about L18 MNL

Does L18 MNL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 MNL is valid until 24 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 MNL?
The MOT on L18 MNL is valid until 24 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 MNL done?
L18 MNL was recorded at 121,493 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2026, an average of 6,790 miles a year.
Has L18 MNL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 MNL has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L18 MNL 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 MNL find?
L18 MNL passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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