Mercedes-Benz logo

Mercedes-Benz C

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 2,143 cc

L18 TLKMOT history

L18 TLK is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 28 May 2013. Its MOT is valid until 26 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 109,079 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.

L18 TLK grey Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz C-Class, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 May 2027
Mileage
109,079 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,886 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for L18 TLK in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
L18 TLK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
28 May 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 May 2027
Latest MOT test
11 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 TLK was last recorded at 109,079 miles on 11 May 2026, 7,793 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,286 miles · 8 May 2025
Between the last two tests
7,793 miles
Average per year
7,886 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,079 miles
  • 2025 – 101,286 miles
  • 2024 – 93,675 miles
  • 2023 – 85,314 miles
  • 2022 – 76,824 miles
  • 2021 – 66,494 miles
  • 2020 – 58,839 miles
  • 2019 – 55,523 miles
  • 2018 – 47,938 miles
  • 2017 – 40,858 miles
  • 2016 – 30,492 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,079 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged damaged sidewall no cords exposed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged damaged sidewall no cords exposed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated just begining to split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

13 tests since 23 May 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,079 miles (+7,793)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2027
    Odometer
    109,079 miles
    Test number
    799247645276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass101,286 miles (+7,611)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2026
    Odometer
    101,286 miles
    Test number
    335803977818
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass93,675 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2025
    Odometer
    93,675 miles
    Test number
    113177320177
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  4. Fail93,675 miles (+8,361)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,675 miles
    Test number
    251333599891
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  5. Pass85,314 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    85,314 miles
    Test number
    772916563305
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged damaged sidewall no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged damaged sidewall no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated just begining to split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  6. Fail85,309 miles (+8,485)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,309 miles
    Test number
    647801731218
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working mirror mounted (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged damaged sidewall no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged damaged sidewall no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated just begining to split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  7. Pass76,824 miles (+10,330)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    76,824 miles
    Test number
    468807268852
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  8. Pass66,494 miles (+7,655)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    66,494 miles
    Test number
    945779217667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass58,839 miles (+3,316)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2021
    Odometer
    58,839 miles
    Test number
    104093023884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass55,523 miles (+7,585)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    55,523 miles
    Test number
    653869209479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass47,938 miles (+7,080)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2019
    Odometer
    47,938 miles
    Test number
    528272995555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass40,858 miles (+10,366)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2018
    Odometer
    40,858 miles
    Test number
    964626668409
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has a cut but not to cords
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has a cut but not to cords
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass30,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    30,492 miles
    Test number
    858389368868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 TLK

Does L18 TLK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 TLK is valid until 26 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 TLK?
The MOT on L18 TLK is valid until 26 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 TLK done?
L18 TLK was recorded at 109,079 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 7,886 miles a year.
Has L18 TLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 TLK has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2024.
Has the mileage on L18 TLK 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 TLK find?
L18 TLK passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

Related registrations

Browse all L18T registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.