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Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,597 cc

L20 SUNMOT history

L20 SUN is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 127,438 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

L20 SUN black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Nov 2026
Mileage
127,438 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,212 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 SUN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 SUN was last recorded at 127,438 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 6,913 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,525 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
6,913 miles
Average per year
7,212 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 127,438 miles
  • 2024 – 120,525 miles
  • 2023 – 112,699 miles
  • 2022 – 106,807 miles
  • 2021 – 101,636 miles
  • 2020 – 95,769 miles
  • 2019 – 89,914 miles
  • 2018 – 82,378 miles
  • 2017 – 75,115 miles
  • 2016 – 66,831 miles
  • 2015 – 59,869 miles
  • 2014 – 54,258 miles
  • 2013 – 48,891 miles
  • 2012 – 32,743 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,438 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front , both rear and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 27 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,438 miles (+6,913)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    127,438 miles
    Test number
    625606744343
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front , both rear and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass120,525 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    120,525 miles
    Test number
    782936433405
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail120,525 miles (+7,826)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,525 miles
    Test number
    454235645286
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass112,699 miles (+5,892)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    112,699 miles
    Test number
    702625926980
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass106,807 miles (+5,171)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    106,807 miles
    Test number
    932667147043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass101,636 miles (+5,867)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    101,636 miles
    Test number
    424342614064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass95,769 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    95,769 miles
    Test number
    789652579453
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail95,769 miles (+5,855)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,769 miles
    Test number
    927183308757
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass89,914 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    89,914 miles
    Test number
    420511184109
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail89,914 miles (+7,536)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,914 miles
    Test number
    653555712896
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass82,378 miles (+584)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    82,378 miles
    Test number
    823272964331
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail81,794 miles (+6,679)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,794 miles
    Test number
    446785118637
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass75,115 miles (+8,284)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    75,115 miles
    Test number
    241358091773
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass66,831 miles (+6,962)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    66,831 miles
    Test number
    543217933414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass59,869 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    59,869 miles
    Test number
    387856512715
    • AdvisoryNearside Front TYRE HAS DAMAGE ON OUTER WALL NEAR TO CORD AND WOULD RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

  16. Fail59,869 miles (+5,611)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,869 miles
    Test number
    125627293991
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front TYRE HAS DAMAGE ON OUTER WALL NEAR TO CORD AND WOULD RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

  17. Pass54,258 miles (+5,367)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    54,258 miles
    Test number
    606080494263
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front tyre damaged on outer wall

  18. Pass48,891 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    48,891 miles
    Test number
    727627693261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has cracks along outer side wall
    • NoteNearside front tyre has cut on outer side wall

  19. Fail48,891 miles (+16,148)1 failure1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,891 miles
    Test number
    395227293237
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front secondary side light is not working
    • NoteNearside front tyre has cracks along outer side wall
    • NoteNearside front tyre has cut on outer side wall
    • NoteNearside rear brake light is not working (emergancy brake light is active)

  20. Pass32,743 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    32,743 miles
    Test number
    539421872214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L20 SUN

Does L20 SUN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 SUN is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L20 SUN?
The MOT on L20 SUN 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 L20 SUN done?
L20 SUN was recorded at 127,438 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 7,212 miles a year.
Has L20 SUN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 SUN has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on L20 SUN 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 L20 SUN find?
L20 SUN passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front , both rear and front to rear; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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