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White · Diesel · 2013 · 2,143 cc

L18 YJXMOT history

L18 YJX is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 11 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 94,489 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2026.

L18 YJX white Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jun 2027
Mileage
94,489 mi
At MOT on 11 Jun 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,016 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 YJX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
11 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 YJX was last recorded at 94,489 miles on 11 Jun 2026, 9,348 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,141 miles · 2 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
9,348 miles
Average per year
6,016 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,489 miles
  • 2025 – 85,141 miles
  • 2024 – 75,232 miles
  • 2023 – 65,696 miles
  • 2022 – 57,628 miles
  • 2021 – 52,900 miles
  • 2020 – 49,865 miles
  • 2019 – 46,849 miles
  • 2018 – 43,627 miles
  • 2017 – 41,487 miles
  • 2016 – 32,810 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,489 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Front & Rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front & Rear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUndertray / sill covers fitted
  • AdvisoryVehicle underbody slightly corroded

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 10 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,489 miles (+9,348)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    94,489 miles
    Test number
    789020818698
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Front & Rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front & Rear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray / sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryVehicle underbody slightly corroded
  2. Pass85,141 miles (+1,607)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    85,141 miles
    Test number
    727781102423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass83,534 miles (+8,302)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    83,534 miles
    Test number
    875028474443
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass75,232 miles (+9,536)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    75,232 miles
    Test number
    172791041376
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass65,696 miles (+46)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    65,696 miles
    Test number
    165127387242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Fail65,650 miles (+8,022)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,650 miles
    Test number
    794613544948
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass57,628 miles (+4,728)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    57,628 miles
    Test number
    551873285820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass52,900 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    52,900 miles
    Test number
    160570499533
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight play at both front wheels
  9. Fail52,899 miles (+3,034)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,899 miles
    Test number
    886663345755
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight play at both front wheels
  10. Pass49,865 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    49,865 miles
    Test number
    586911332529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail49,865 miles (+3,016)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,865 miles
    Test number
    492809434816
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  12. Pass46,849 miles (+3,222)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    46,849 miles
    Test number
    245747993297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass43,627 miles (+2,140)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    43,627 miles
    Test number
    705498902718
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass41,487 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    41,487 miles
    Test number
    152000382047
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Fail41,487 miles (+8,677)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,487 miles
    Test number
    708780538323
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass32,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    32,810 miles
    Test number
    960797919935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 YJX

Does L18 YJX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 YJX is valid until 10 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 YJX?
The MOT on L18 YJX is valid until 10 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 YJX done?
L18 YJX was recorded at 94,489 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2026, an average of 6,016 miles a year.
Has L18 YJX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 YJX has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on L18 YJX 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 YJX find?
L18 YJX passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2026 with 6 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; coil spring corroded front & rear both sides; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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