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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 2,143 cc

L18 PDCMOT history

L18 PDC is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 3 Jan 2011. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 121,431 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

L18 PDC silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Sept 2027
Mileage
121,431 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,984 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 PDC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
3 Jan 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 PDC was last recorded at 121,431 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 3,860 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,571 miles · 3 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,860 miles
Average per year
6,984 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,431 miles
  • 2025 – 117,571 miles
  • 2024 – 109,228 miles
  • 2023 – 102,536 miles
  • 2022 – 98,779 miles
  • 2021 – 93,382 miles
  • 2020 – 87,834 miles
  • 2019 – 82,236 miles
  • 2018 – 73,437 miles
  • 2017 – 62,496 miles
  • 2016 – 52,319 miles
  • 2014 – 44,580 miles
  • 2013 – 32,959 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,431 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.

  • Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

16 tests since 23 Dec 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,431 miles (+3,860)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    121,431 miles
    Test number
    561388423079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass117,571 miles (+8,343)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    117,571 miles
    Test number
    937014891473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass109,228 miles (+6,692)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    109,228 miles
    Test number
    876219785195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass102,536 miles (+3,757)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    102,536 miles
    Test number
    914322269004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass98,779 miles (+5,397)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    98,779 miles
    Test number
    205301438945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass93,382 miles (+5,548)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    93,382 miles
    Test number
    597433466076
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass87,834 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    87,834 miles
    Test number
    222677717568
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted

  8. Fail87,834 miles (+5,598)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,834 miles
    Test number
    544577373757
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted

  9. Pass82,236 miles (+8,799)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    82,236 miles
    Test number
    243583177806
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass73,437 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    73,437 miles
    Test number
    831428377247
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes slightly corroded

  11. Fail73,437 miles (+10,941)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,437 miles
    Test number
    706827408664
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes slightly corroded

  12. Pass62,496 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    62,496 miles
    Test number
    527816279357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail62,496 miles (+10,177)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,496 miles
    Test number
    710761050135
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass52,319 miles (+7,739)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    52,319 miles
    Test number
    885081244761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass44,580 miles (+11,621)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    44,580 miles
    Test number
    556376054346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass32,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    32,959 miles
    Test number
    468087253492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 PDC

Does L18 PDC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 PDC is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 PDC?
The MOT on L18 PDC is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 PDC done?
L18 PDC was recorded at 121,431 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 6,984 miles a year.
Has L18 PDC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 PDC has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on L18 PDC 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 PDC find?
L18 PDC passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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