Mercedes-Benz C
Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,148 cc
L1 TLCMOT history
L1 TLC is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 42,242 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 42,242 mi
- At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 1,262 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L1 TLC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,148 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 30 Jun 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L1 TLC was last recorded at 42,242 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 1,003 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 41,239 miles · 28 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,003 miles
- Average per year
- 1,262 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 42,242 miles
- 2025 – 41,239 miles
- 2024 – 40,004 miles
- 2023 – 38,945 miles
- 2022 – 37,532 miles
- 2021 – 36,439 miles
- 2020 – 35,788 miles
- 2018 – 32,981 miles
- 2017 – 31,412 miles
- 2016 – 30,381 miles
- 2015 – 29,861 miles
- 2014 – 29,215 miles
- 2013 – 28,570 miles
- 2012 – 27,868 miles
- 2011 – 26,771 miles
- 2010 – 25,982 miles
- 2009 – 24,725 miles
- 2008 – 23,292 miles
- 2007 – 21,094 miles
- 2006 – 16,761 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass42,242 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of componentsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Lower front door corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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.
Rear subframe corroded.
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2025
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023
Corrosion on all 4 shock absorbers.
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
All rear suspension arms corroded.
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Engine cover and undertrays fitted.
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Full MOT history
26 tests since 21 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass42,242 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 42,242 miles
- Test number
- 652409036885
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
- AdvisoryNearside Lower front door corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail42,242 miles (+1,003)3 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,242 miles
- Test number
- 358416200999
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
- AdvisoryNearside Lower front door corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass41,239 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 41,239 miles
- Test number
- 702053509829
- AdvisoryCorrosion on all 4 shock absorbers.
- AdvisoryCorrosion on n/s/r and o/s/r inner sills.
- AdvisoryEngine cover, sill covers and undertrays fitted.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Bushes worn on both lower suspension arms.
Fail41,239 miles (+1,235)9 major11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,239 miles
- Test number
- 505905137429
- MajorNearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Side repeater lens broken- jagged edges. (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Trailing arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Trailing arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Sub-frame ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Trailing arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Trailing arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded.
- AdvisoryCorrosion on all 4 shock absorbers.
- AdvisoryCorrosion on n/s/r and o/s/r inner sills.
- AdvisoryEngine cover, sill covers and undertrays fitted.
- AdvisoryNearside Door mirror glass broken.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Bushes worn on both lower suspension arms.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper and lower arms corroded.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Bushes worn on both lower suspension arms.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper and lower arms corroded.
- AdvisoryRear subframe corroded.
Pass40,004 miles (+1,059)15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 40,004 miles
- Test number
- 418408275407
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll 4 wheels corroded
Pass38,945 miles (+1,413)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 38,945 miles
- Test number
- 272576979828
- AdvisoryAll 4 wheels corroded.
- AdvisoryAll rear suspension arms corroded.
- AdvisoryCorrosion around rear subframe mountings.
- AdvisoryCorrosion on all 4 shock absorbers.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear subframe corroded.
Pass37,532 miles (+1,093)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 37,532 miles
- Test number
- 679120980912
- AdvisoryAll rear suspension arms corroded.
- AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers corroded.
- AdvisoryCorrosion around rear subframe mounting areas.
- AdvisoryEngine covers, undertrays and sill covers fitted.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear subframe corroded.
Pass36,439 miles (+651)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 36,439 miles
- Test number
- 165454190322
- AdvisoryAll rear suspension arms corroded.
- AdvisoryEngine cover, undertrays and sill covers fitted.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber corroded.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber corroded.
- AdvisoryRear subframe corroded.
Pass35,788 miles (+2,807)14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 35,788 miles
- Test number
- 854135046655
- AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers corroded.
- AdvisoryCorrosion around rear subframe mountings.
- AdvisoryEngine cover and undertrays fitted.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower suspension arm corroded.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower wishbone corroded.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper suspension arm corroded.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower suspension arm corroded.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower wishbone corroded.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper suspension arm corroded.
- AdvisoryRear subframe corroded.
Pass32,981 miles (+13)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 32,981 miles
- Test number
- 600247020830
- AdvisoryBoth rear springs corroded.
- AdvisoryCorrosion on both rear shock absorbers.
- AdvisoryEngine cover and undertrays fitted.
- AdvisoryN/s/r and o/s/r lower trailing arms corroded.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre perishing.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail32,968 miles (+1,556)2 dangerous1 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,968 miles
- Test number
- 110634469240
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear springs corroded.
- AdvisoryCorrosion on both rear shock absorbers.
- AdvisoryEngine cover and undertrays fitted.
- AdvisoryN/s/r and o/s/r lower trailing arms corroded.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre perishing.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass31,412 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 31,412 miles
- Test number
- 804307933719
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail31,412 miles (+1,031)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,412 miles
- Test number
- 925510029548
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass30,381 miles (+520)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 30,381 miles
- Test number
- 377753009041
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Pass29,861 miles (+646)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 29,861 miles
- Test number
- 379805805430
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,215 miles (+645)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 29,215 miles
- Test number
- 999933804295
- NoteMulti guards fitted, front tyres uneven wear, suspension components rusty and guarded
Pass28,570 miles (+702)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 28,570 miles
- Test number
- 676860913264
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteTyre pressures low, uneven wear to tyres
Pass27,868 miles (+1,097)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 27,868 miles
- Test number
- 897023312283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,771 miles (+789)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 26,771 miles
- Test number
- 666059171164
- NoteBody damaged, multi guards fitted, minor play in n/s front wheel bearing
Pass25,982 miles (+1,257)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 25,982 miles
- Test number
- 272830380492
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,725 miles (+14)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 24,725 miles
- Test number
- 694591289197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail24,711 miles (+1,419)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,711 miles
- Test number
- 263080489181
- 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)
Pass23,292 miles (+2,198)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 23,292 miles
- Test number
- 153373988144
- NoteGuards multi.
Pass21,094 miles (+4,333)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 21,094 miles
- Test number
- 113439077188
- NoteBoth rear tyre treads getting low(about 3mm left)
Pass16,761 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 16,761 miles
- Test number
- 374732676157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail16,761 miles1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 16,761 miles
- Test number
- 783492476134
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about L1 TLC
- Does L1 TLC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 TLC is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L1 TLC?
- The MOT on L1 TLC is valid until 27 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L1 TLC done?
- L1 TLC was recorded at 42,242 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 1,262 miles a year.
- Has L1 TLC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L1 TLC has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on L1 TLC 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 TLC find?
- L1 TLC passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 8 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components; nearside lower front door corroded, and 5 more.
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