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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 2,148 cc

L24 TFSMOT history

L24 TFS is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 23 Sept 2010. Its MOT expired on 12 Jan 2026 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 172,990 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2025.

L24 TFS blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Jan 2026
Mileage
172,990 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2025
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,197 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L24 TFS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
23 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L24 TFS was last recorded at 172,990 miles on 13 Jan 2025, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,981 miles · 2 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
10,197 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 172,990 miles
  • 2024 – 172,981 miles
  • 2023 – 162,498 miles
  • 2022 – 152,703 miles
  • 2021 – 144,830 miles
  • 2020 – 144,830 miles
  • 2019 – 121,837 miles
  • 2017 – 98,188 miles
  • 2016 – 85,706 miles
  • 2015 – 73,083 miles
  • 2014 – 62,230 miles
  • 2013 – 56,800 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,990 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • No print out was produced due to low emissions

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • EXHAUST CORRODING

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • N/S SEAT BELT CLASP OUTER COVER MISSING

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • REAR BRAKE BACK PLATES ARE CORRODED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 22 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,990 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    172,990 miles
    Test number
    814960897736
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  2. Fail172,981 miles (+10,483)3 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,981 miles
    Test number
    503384712254
    • DangerousRear Sub-frame fractured MOVING AROUND (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousTyre has ply or cords exposed BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested DUE TO REAR SUB-FRAME MOVING AROUND (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed EXHAUST BROKEN AT CENTRE (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BROKEN IN TWO AT CENTRE (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/S FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW
    • AdvisorySLIGHT PLAY IN N/S FRONT HUB BEARING/ SUSPENSION AREA

  3. Pass162,498 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    162,498 miles
    Test number
    730449958696
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST CORRODING
    • AdvisoryN/S SEAT BELT CLASP OUTER COVER MISSING
    • AdvisoryREAR BRAKE BACK PLATES ARE CORRODED

  4. Fail162,498 miles (+9,795)2 dangerous7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,498 miles
    Test number
    161353837616
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm SIDE WALLS ARE SPLITTING (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded INTO REAR BRAKE HOSE X2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel BOTH REAR WHEELS (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST CORRODING
    • AdvisoryN/S SEAT BELT CLASP OUTER COVER MISSING
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge SIDEWALL HAS DAMAGED (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge SIDEWALL HAS DAMAGED (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryREAR BRAKE BACK PLATES ARE CORRODED

  5. Pass152,703 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    152,703 miles
    Test number
    475153550168
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail152,703 miles (+7,873)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,703 miles
    Test number
    514836071070
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn aft (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn fore (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear park brake effort significantly lower

  7. Pass144,830 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    144,830 miles
    Test number
    972075114657
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail144,830 miles (+6,538)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,830 miles
    Test number
    473081089428
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass138,292 miles (+16,455)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    138,292 miles
    Test number
    929898394885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass121,837 miles (+23,649)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    121,837 miles
    Test number
    255894639678
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass98,188 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    98,188 miles
    Test number
    408328264108
    • AdvisoryNo print out was produced due to low emissions

  12. Fail98,185 miles (+12,479)2 dangerous3 failures2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,185 miles
    Test number
    465841116990
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm no tread pattern (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm no tread pattern (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded by brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNo print out was produced due to low emissions

  13. Pass85,706 miles1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    85,706 miles
    Test number
    406616774317
    • DangerousNo print out was produced due to low emissions
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail85,706 miles (+12,623)1 dangerous2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,706 miles
    Test number
    121234027561
    • DangerousNo print out was produced due to low emissions
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass73,083 miles (+10,853)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    73,083 miles
    Test number
    956798284156
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNo print out was produced due to low emissions & blue efficiency engine

  16. Pass62,230 miles (+13)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    62,230 miles
    Test number
    289161544208
    • NoteNo print out was produced due to low emissions

  17. Fail62,217 miles (+5,417)2 failures1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,217 miles
    Test number
    719129334201
    • 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)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteNo print out was produced due to low emissions

  18. Pass56,800 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    56,800 miles
    Test number
    868404033268
    • NoteNo Emissions Detected

Questions about L24 TFS

Does L24 TFS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L24 TFS expired on 12 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L24 TFS?
The MOT on L24 TFS expired on 12 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L24 TFS done?
L24 TFS was recorded at 172,990 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2025, an average of 10,197 miles a year.
Has L24 TFS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L24 TFS has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on L24 TFS 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 L24 TFS find?
L24 TFS passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front seat belt buckle slightly damaged.

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