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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Petrol · 2016 · 1,991 cc

L1 ABVMOT history

L1 ABV is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 12 Jan 2016. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 147,471 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

L1 ABV black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
147,471 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
15,869 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 ABV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
12 Jan 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 ABV was last recorded at 147,471 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 18,231 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,240 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
18,231 miles
Average per year
15,869 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,471 miles
  • 2025 – 129,240 miles
  • 2024 – 107,830 miles
  • 2023 – 92,350 miles
  • 2022 – 69,107 miles
  • 2021 – 51,368 miles
  • 2020 – 42,348 miles
  • 2019 – 34,159 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,471 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 11 Jan 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,471 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    147,471 miles
    Test number
    548069098027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail147,471 miles (+18,231)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,471 miles
    Test number
    799023445430
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass129,240 miles (+21,410)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    129,240 miles
    Test number
    761591483204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass107,830 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    107,830 miles
    Test number
    960449483070
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail107,830 miles (+15,480)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,830 miles
    Test number
    601330006760
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass92,350 miles (+23,243)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    92,350 miles
    Test number
    239594516640
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass69,107 miles (+17,739)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    69,107 miles
    Test number
    135897387104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass51,368 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    51,368 miles
    Test number
    203628272321
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  9. Fail51,366 miles (+9,018)1 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,366 miles
    Test number
    678324370299
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing lock nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  10. Pass42,348 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    42,348 miles
    Test number
    912424211574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail42,348 miles (+8,189)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,348 miles
    Test number
    567421040153
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  12. Pass34,159 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    34,159 miles
    Test number
    231318669261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L1 ABV

Does L1 ABV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 ABV is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 ABV?
The MOT on L1 ABV is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 ABV done?
L1 ABV was recorded at 147,471 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 15,869 miles a year.
Has L1 ABV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 ABV has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L1 ABV 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 L1 ABV find?
L1 ABV passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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