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Red · Petrol · 2000 · 1,998 cc

L18 RBJMOT history

L18 RBJ is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 23 May 2000. Its MOT expired on 21 Jul 2025 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 83,700 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2024.

L18 RBJ red Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Jul 2025
Mileage
83,700 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2024
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,812 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 RBJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
23 May 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 RBJ was last recorded at 83,700 miles on 22 Jul 2024, 2,952 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,748 miles · 21 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
2,952 miles
Average per year
1,812 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 83,700 miles
  • 2023 – 80,748 miles
  • 2022 – 80,387 miles
  • 2021 – 77,872 miles
  • 2020 – 73,656 miles
  • 2019 – 68,316 miles
  • 2018 – 64,539 miles
  • 2017 – 63,242 miles
  • 2016 – 62,078 miles
  • 2015 – 61,004 miles
  • 2014 – 60,210 miles
  • 2013 – 59,129 miles
  • 2012 – 57,958 miles
  • 2011 – 56,738 miles
  • 2010 – 55,635 miles
  • 2009 – 54,449 miles
  • 2008 – 53,269 miles
  • 2007 – 52,318 miles
  • 2006 – 51,168 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,700 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Front Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 7 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,700 miles (+2,952)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    83,700 miles
    Test number
    491197303403
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass80,748 miles (+361)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    80,748 miles
    Test number
    821850696948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass80,387 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    80,387 miles
    Test number
    567889734759
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail80,387 miles (+2,515)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,387 miles
    Test number
    467228181146
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass77,872 miles (+4,216)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    77,872 miles
    Test number
    833580472662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass73,656 miles (+5,340)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    73,656 miles
    Test number
    642339283152
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass68,316 miles (+3,777)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    68,316 miles
    Test number
    309450754788
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass64,539 miles (+1,297)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    64,539 miles
    Test number
    945744681404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass63,242 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    63,242 miles
    Test number
    957204646557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail63,242 miles (+1,164)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,242 miles
    Test number
    656434060527
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  11. Pass62,078 miles (+1,074)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    62,078 miles
    Test number
    752885150382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass61,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    61,004 miles
    Test number
    446911635906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail61,004 miles (+794)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,004 miles
    Test number
    508562058173
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass60,210 miles (+1,081)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    60,210 miles
    Test number
    587606024224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass59,129 miles (+1,171)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    59,129 miles
    Test number
    468572133247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,958 miles (+1,220)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    57,958 miles
    Test number
    228322922260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,738 miles (+1,103)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    56,738 miles
    Test number
    577684331295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,635 miles (+1,186)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    55,635 miles
    Test number
    413578320238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,449 miles (+1,180)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    54,449 miles
    Test number
    231859629250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,269 miles (+951)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    53,269 miles
    Test number
    624995028276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass52,318 miles (+1,150)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    52,318 miles
    Test number
    954854937297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass51,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    51,168 miles
    Test number
    313449916231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 RBJ

Does L18 RBJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L18 RBJ expired on 21 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L18 RBJ?
The MOT on L18 RBJ expired on 21 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L18 RBJ done?
L18 RBJ was recorded at 83,700 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2024, an average of 1,812 miles a year.
Has L18 RBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 RBJ has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on L18 RBJ 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 RBJ find?
L18 RBJ passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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