Mercedes-Benz C
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,987 cc
L18 YXNMOT history
L18 YXN is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 24 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 2 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 74,653 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 74,653 mi
- At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 11 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 3,882 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L18 YXN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,987 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 24 Jul 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L18 YXN was last recorded at 74,653 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 5,542 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 69,111 miles · 5 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,542 miles
- Average per year
- 3,882 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 74,653 miles
- 2025 – 69,111 miles
- 2024 – 67,138 miles
- 2023 – 65,960 miles
- 2022 – 64,718 miles
- 2021 – 62,411 miles
- 2020 – 58,990 miles
- 2018 – 52,581 miles
- 2017 – 41,812 miles
- 2015 – 32,700 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass74,653 miles
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion noticed and advised along with suspension components including front and rear subframe
- AdvisoryTyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front (5.2.3 (d) (i))
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
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
14 tests since 22 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass74,653 miles (+5,542)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 74,653 miles
- Test number
- 770887155914
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion noticed and advised along with suspension components including front and rear subframe
- AdvisoryTyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass69,111 miles (+1,973)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 69,111 miles
- Test number
- 394567658823
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,138 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 67,138 miles
- Test number
- 910653913889
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail67,138 miles (+1,178)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,138 miles
- Test number
- 856989359646
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass65,960 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 65,960 miles
- Test number
- 790798024787
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail65,960 miles (+1,242)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,960 miles
- Test number
- 362755546586
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake performance unable to be tested fluid leak bake pipe (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass64,718 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 64,718 miles
- Test number
- 687220824294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,716 miles (+2,305)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,716 miles
- Test number
- 313265980500
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass62,411 miles (+3,421)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 62,411 miles
- Test number
- 986671534478
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,990 miles (+6,409)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 58,990 miles
- Test number
- 292691510322
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass52,581 miles (+5,436)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 52,581 miles
- Test number
- 497275371245
- AdvisoryFront 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))
Pass47,145 miles (+5,333)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 47,145 miles
- Test number
- 387334457330
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small crack in screen (8.3.1d)
Pass41,812 miles (+9,112)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 41,812 miles
- Test number
- 233956896375
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre inner sidewall split damaged
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryEngine cover under trays fitted
- AdvisoryFront brake discs lipped
Pass32,700 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2016
- Odometer
- 32,700 miles
- Test number
- 275422645416
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Questions about L18 YXN
- Does L18 YXN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 YXN is valid until 2 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L18 YXN?
- The MOT on L18 YXN is valid until 2 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L18 YXN done?
- L18 YXN was recorded at 74,653 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 3,882 miles a year.
- Has L18 YXN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L18 YXN has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on L18 YXN 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 YXN find?
- L18 YXN passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: general corrosion noticed and advised along with suspension components including front and rear subframe; tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front.
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