
Mercedes-Benz C
Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc
L20 WDCMOT history
L20 WDC is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 27 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 148,271 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 148,271 mi
- At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 11 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 11,907 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L20 WDC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,143 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 27 Sept 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L20 WDC was last recorded at 148,271 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 7,012 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 141,259 miles · 14 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,012 miles
- Average per year
- 11,907 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 148,271 miles
- 2025 – 141,259 miles
- 2024 – 130,392 miles
- 2023 – 120,251 miles
- 2022 – 94,427 miles
- 2021 – 81,443 miles
- 2019 – 62,038 miles
- 2018 – 41,997 miles
- 2017 – 36,294 miles
- 2016 – 30,379 miles
- 2015 – 23,315 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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 Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
16 tests since 28 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass148,271 miles (+7,012)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 148,271 miles
- Test number
- 117467877189
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass141,259 miles (+2)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 141,259 miles
- Test number
- 168596552667
- AdvisoryFront 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail141,257 miles (+10,865)5 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,257 miles
- Test number
- 984512827619
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass130,392 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 130,392 miles
- Test number
- 220518287995
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail130,392 miles (+10,141)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,392 miles
- Test number
- 220367239879
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass120,251 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 120,251 miles
- Test number
- 664610287451
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySecondary bonnet catch stiff
Fail120,251 miles (+25,824)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,251 miles
- Test number
- 698687081986
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySecondary bonnet catch stiff
Pass94,427 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 94,427 miles
- Test number
- 189918336583
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Fail94,427 miles (+12,984)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,427 miles
- Test number
- 958736999870
- DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass81,443 miles (+192)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 81,443 miles
- Test number
- 748137133348
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn both sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryEmissions to clean to register
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted preventing full inspection
Fail81,251 miles (+19,213)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,251 miles
- Test number
- 161623159989
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (as marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryEmissions too clean to register
Pass62,038 miles (+20,041)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 62,038 miles
- Test number
- 529148821033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,997 miles (+5,703)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 41,997 miles
- Test number
- 881346729558
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,294 miles (+5,915)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 36,294 miles
- Test number
- 200088570608
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded into flex (3.6.B.2c)
Pass30,379 miles (+7,064)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 30,379 miles
- Test number
- 994444063294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,315 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 23,315 miles
- Test number
- 861456151409
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit dead on limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has nail in it (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about L20 WDC
- Does L20 WDC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 WDC is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L20 WDC?
- The MOT on L20 WDC is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L20 WDC done?
- L20 WDC was recorded at 148,271 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 11,907 miles a year.
- Has L20 WDC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L20 WDC has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on L20 WDC 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 WDC find?
- L20 WDC passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a small chip; offside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.
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