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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,148 cc

L1 RFYMOT history

L1 RFY is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 196,506 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

L1 RFY silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Nov 2026
Mileage
196,506 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,423 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 RFY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 RFY was last recorded at 196,506 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
196,506 miles · 30 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
10,423 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 196,506 miles
  • 2024 – 195,010 miles
  • 2023 – 186,534 miles
  • 2022 – 180,509 miles
  • 2021 – 175,701 miles
  • 2020 – 168,388 miles
  • 2019 – 161,243 miles
  • 2018 – 156,744 miles
  • 2017 – 138,273 miles
  • 2016 – 119,114 miles
  • 2015 – 102,424 miles
  • 2014 – 83,373 miles
  • 2013 – 68,152 miles
  • 2012 – 58,147 miles
  • 2011 – 43,316 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,506 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 9 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,506 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    196,506 miles
    Test number
    306729256262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail196,506 miles (+1,496)1 dangerous5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,506 miles
    Test number
    799158564174
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass195,010 miles (+8,476)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    195,010 miles
    Test number
    491525732747
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEmission no reading
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  4. Pass186,534 miles (+6,025)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    186,534 miles
    Test number
    537208744484
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  5. Pass180,509 miles (+4,808)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    180,509 miles
    Test number
    838422868539
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  6. Pass175,701 miles (+7,313)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    175,701 miles
    Test number
    883324701998
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass168,388 miles (+7,145)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    168,388 miles
    Test number
    798283778531
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (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 arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass161,243 miles (+4,499)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    161,243 miles
    Test number
    682472930092
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass156,744 miles (+53)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    156,744 miles
    Test number
    627235243271
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  10. Fail156,691 miles (+18,418)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,691 miles
    Test number
    692577109554
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass138,273 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    138,273 miles
    Test number
    730143782326
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing badly on the outer edge (4.1.E.1)
  12. Fail138,273 miles (+19,159)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,273 miles
    Test number
    430104754864
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing badly on the outer edge (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass119,114 miles (+16,690)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    119,114 miles
    Test number
    490867114729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass102,424 miles (+19,051)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    102,424 miles
    Test number
    539630015112
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass83,373 miles (+15,221)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    83,373 miles
    Test number
    929966064036
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass68,152 miles (+10,005)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    68,152 miles
    Test number
    919227763099
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOSF tyre wearing on outer edge
  17. Pass58,147 miles (+14,831)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    58,147 miles
    Test number
    515688062065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edjes
    • NoteFront brakes getting low
  18. Pass43,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    43,316 miles
    Test number
    126788961073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L1 RFY

Does L1 RFY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 RFY is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L1 RFY?
The MOT on L1 RFY is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 RFY done?
L1 RFY was recorded at 196,506 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 10,423 miles a year.
Has L1 RFY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 RFY has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on L1 RFY 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 RFY find?
L1 RFY passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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