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Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,148 cc

L18 SCLMOT history

L18 SCL is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 18 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 111,445 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

L18 SCL grey Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Sept 2027
Mileage
111,445 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,486 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 SCL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
18 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 SCL was last recorded at 111,445 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 1,945 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,500 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,945 miles
Average per year
4,486 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,445 miles
  • 2025 – 109,500 miles
  • 2024 – 108,391 miles
  • 2023 – 103,968 miles
  • 2022 – 101,195 miles
  • 2021 – 96,480 miles
  • 2020 – 95,475 miles
  • 2019 – 93,062 miles
  • 2018 – 91,260 miles
  • 2017 – 87,770 miles
  • 2016 – 81,085 miles
  • 2015 – 72,173 miles
  • 2014 – 64,859 miles
  • 2013 – 57,656 miles
  • 2012 – 49,562 miles
  • 2010 – 40,916 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,445 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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 tyres tread low with light cracking.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,445 miles (+1,945)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    111,445 miles
    Test number
    391485056140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass109,500 miles (+1,109)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    109,500 miles
    Test number
    247060182095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass108,391 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    108,391 miles
    Test number
    686192385060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail108,391 miles (+4,423)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,391 miles
    Test number
    943728384512
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryEML on display

  5. Pass103,968 miles (+2,773)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    103,968 miles
    Test number
    864301955887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass101,195 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    101,195 miles
    Test number
    617171292778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail101,194 miles (+4,714)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,194 miles
    Test number
    605308977946
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass96,480 miles (+1,005)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    96,480 miles
    Test number
    103187458566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass95,475 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    95,475 miles
    Test number
    976855724779
    • AdvisoryRear tyres tread low with light cracking.

  10. Fail95,475 miles (+2,413)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,475 miles
    Test number
    836675014576
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres tread low with light cracking.

  11. Pass93,062 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    93,062 miles
    Test number
    361313406869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail93,059 miles (+1,799)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,059 miles
    Test number
    830374219344
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front All direction indicators not working side repeater in mirror unit (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass91,260 miles (+3,490)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    91,260 miles
    Test number
    730946570339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass87,770 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    87,770 miles
    Test number
    772568297746
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre/worn/edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake/slight/bind

  15. Fail87,770 miles (+6,685)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,770 miles
    Test number
    675016163805
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre/worn/edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake/slight/bind

  16. Pass81,085 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    81,085 miles
    Test number
    243591624011
    • AdvisoryO/s/f/tyre/wornedges

  17. Fail81,085 miles (+8,912)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,085 miles
    Test number
    953749324271
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake linkage excessively damaged and seriously weakened handbracket/adrift (3.5.1e)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f/tyre/wornedges

  18. Pass72,173 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    72,173 miles
    Test number
    998764235010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail72,172 miles (+7,313)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,172 miles
    Test number
    297213535049
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass64,859 miles (+7,203)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    64,859 miles
    Test number
    696708904038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass57,656 miles (+8,094)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    57,656 miles
    Test number
    548915113070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass49,562 miles (+8,646)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    49,562 miles
    Test number
    307591812028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass40,916 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    40,916 miles
    Test number
    863806050321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 SCL

Does L18 SCL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 SCL is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 SCL?
The MOT on L18 SCL is valid until 10 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 SCL done?
L18 SCL was recorded at 111,445 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 4,486 miles a year.
Has L18 SCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 SCL has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on L18 SCL 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 SCL find?
L18 SCL passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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