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Silver · Petrol · 1996 · 2,799 cc

L25 TCBMOT history

L25 TCB is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Feb 1996. Its MOT expired on 14 Dec 2024 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 135,450 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2023.

L25 TCB silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Dec 2024
Mileage
135,450 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2023
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,086 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L25 TCB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
1 Feb 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L25 TCB was last recorded at 135,450 miles on 15 Dec 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,450 miles · 25 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,086 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 135,450 miles
  • 2022 – 135,450 miles
  • 2019 – 135,450 miles
  • 2015 – 133,032 miles
  • 2014 – 129,514 miles
  • 2012 – 127,241 miles
  • 2011 – 123,826 miles
  • 2010 – 118,737 miles
  • 2009 – 107,562 miles
  • 2008 – 103,314 miles
  • 2007 – 92,967 miles
  • 2006 – 82,909 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,450 miles
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 5 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,450 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    135,450 miles
    Test number
    585620273004
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass135,450 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    135,450 miles
    Test number
    356492719208
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail135,450 miles (+2,418)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,450 miles
    Test number
    771794440487
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested stopped working (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEmissions not tested excessive exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Road wheel fixing missing x 2 bolts (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroding, rear brake hose pipes deteriorating
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bushes deteriorating
    • AdvisorySlight play at n/s/f steering arm
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroding

  4. Pass133,032 miles (+3,518)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    133,032 miles
    Test number
    269692935410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass129,514 miles (+2,273)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    129,514 miles
    Test number
    217499534103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  6. Pass127,241 miles (+3,415)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    127,241 miles
    Test number
    956122022353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass123,826 miles (+5,089)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    123,826 miles
    Test number
    835096501300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass118,737 miles (+11,175)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    118,737 miles
    Test number
    390650700350
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  9. Pass107,562 miles (+4,248)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    107,562 miles
    Test number
    993918089233
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass103,314 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    103,314 miles
    Test number
    182178838329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail103,268 miles (+10,301)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,268 miles
    Test number
    404490838314
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteHeadlamp auto adjustment fails to work.adjust manualy to required height for mot pass
    • NoteParking brake has reached required standards for mot but would benefit from service / overhaul and adjustment.
    • NoteWiper blade poor performance recommend replacement

  12. Pass92,967 miles (+10,058)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    92,967 miles
    Test number
    163298537325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail82,909 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,909 miles
    Test number
    283059436341
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Pass82,909 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    82,909 miles
    Test number
    633119236303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L25 TCB

Does L25 TCB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L25 TCB expired on 14 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L25 TCB?
The MOT on L25 TCB expired on 14 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L25 TCB done?
L25 TCB was recorded at 135,450 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2023, an average of 3,086 miles a year.
Has L25 TCB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L25 TCB has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on L25 TCB 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 TCB find?
L25 TCB passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2023 with 9 advisories: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside front steering linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 6 more.

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