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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 3,498 cc

L25 DMWMOT history

L25 DMW is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 27 Apr 2006. Its MOT expired on 17 Nov 2025 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 95,135 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

L25 DMW silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Nov 2025
Mileage
95,135 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,581 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L25 DMW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
27 Apr 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

L25 DMW was last recorded at 95,135 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 1,234 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,901 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,234 miles
Average per year
4,581 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,135 miles
  • 2024 – 93,901 miles
  • 2023 – 88,632 miles
  • 2022 – 81,794 miles
  • 2021 – 74,454 miles
  • 2020 – 72,089 miles
  • 2019 – 63,683 miles
  • 2018 – 53,402 miles
  • 2017 – 47,417 miles
  • 2016 – 41,348 miles
  • 2015 – 36,992 miles
  • 2014 – 30,435 miles
  • 2013 – 22,704 miles
  • 2012 – 20,764 miles
  • 2011 – 16,454 miles
  • 2010 – 16,214 miles
  • 2009 – 16,039 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail95,135 miles
  • MajorCentral Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer bottle empty (3.5 (a))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer blowing (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play bottom ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorCentral Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources only 1 no plate light working (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear rear sub-frame and parts of underbody corroded
  • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension corroded

What MOT failures 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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major4 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Slight oil leak from engine.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 23 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail95,135 miles (+1,234)10 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,135 miles
    Test number
    826560855810
    • MajorCentral Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer bottle empty (3.5 (a))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer blowing (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play bottom ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources only 1 no plate light working (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear rear sub-frame and parts of underbody corroded
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension corroded

  2. Pass93,901 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    93,901 miles
    Test number
    299036906985
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from engine.

  3. Fail93,892 miles (+5,260)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,892 miles
    Test number
    667653215058
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from engine.

  4. Pass88,632 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    88,632 miles
    Test number
    485875545801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail88,632 miles (+6,838)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,632 miles
    Test number
    937342476045
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass81,794 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    81,794 miles
    Test number
    846110449641
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  7. Fail81,794 miles (+7,340)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,794 miles
    Test number
    161832002821
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  8. Pass74,454 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    74,454 miles
    Test number
    519152215366
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail74,454 miles (+2,365)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,454 miles
    Test number
    786942976741
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass72,089 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    72,089 miles
    Test number
    935942091200
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Fail72,087 miles (+8,404)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,087 miles
    Test number
    421430674155
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass63,683 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    63,683 miles
    Test number
    187399194719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail63,683 miles (+10,281)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,683 miles
    Test number
    347908375950
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  14. Pass53,402 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    53,402 miles
    Test number
    918215571683
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket broken off
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail53,397 miles (+5,980)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,397 miles
    Test number
    685900426613
    • FailureHeadlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket broken off
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass47,417 miles (+6,069)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    47,417 miles
    Test number
    486921031730
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Advise replace soon (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass41,348 miles (+4,356)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    41,348 miles
    Test number
    885467410142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,992 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    36,992 miles
    Test number
    409922445061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail36,965 miles (+6,530)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,965 miles
    Test number
    798310745088
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  20. Pass30,435 miles (+7,731)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    30,435 miles
    Test number
    178217534082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,704 miles (+1,940)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    22,704 miles
    Test number
    126379423447
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass20,764 miles (+4,310)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    20,764 miles
    Test number
    705901522030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass16,454 miles (+240)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    16,454 miles
    Test number
    487161521065
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteAll brake discs pitted and corroded due to standing.

  24. Pass16,214 miles (+175)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    16,214 miles
    Test number
    101759610129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass16,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    16,039 miles
    Test number
    900003219170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail16,039 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,039 miles
    Test number
    491833819167
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Questions about L25 DMW

Does L25 DMW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L25 DMW expired on 17 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L25 DMW?
The MOT on L25 DMW expired on 17 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L25 DMW done?
L25 DMW was recorded at 95,135 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 4,581 miles a year.
Has L25 DMW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L25 DMW has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L25 DMW 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 L25 DMW find?
L25 DMW failed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 10 major defects, 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: central front windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer bottle empty; emissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on dash, and 10 more.

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