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Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,796 cc

L26 JBTMOT history

L26 JBT is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 24 Apr 2009. Its MOT expired on 27 Jul 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 173,926 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2025.

L26 JBT black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Jul 2026
Mileage
173,926 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,680 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 JBT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
24 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 JBT was last recorded at 173,926 miles on 28 Jul 2025, 28,674 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,252 miles · 25 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
28,674 miles
Average per year
10,680 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 173,926 miles
  • 2024 – 145,252 miles
  • 2022 – 143,168 miles
  • 2021 – 132,577 miles
  • 2020 – 124,419 miles
  • 2019 – 116,383 miles
  • 2018 – 106,375 miles
  • 2017 – 94,605 miles
  • 2016 – 81,333 miles
  • 2015 – 75,314 miles
  • 2014 – 62,534 miles
  • 2013 – 46,867 miles
  • 2012 – 32,081 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,926 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Under ytrays fitted and engine covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 16 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,926 miles (+28,674)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    173,926 miles
    Test number
    316176857970
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass145,252 miles (+2,084)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    145,252 miles
    Test number
    353066335471
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass143,168 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    143,168 miles
    Test number
    117685241258
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (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))

  4. Fail143,168 miles (+10,591)3 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,168 miles
    Test number
    542899529649
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (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))

  5. Pass132,577 miles (+31)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    132,577 miles
    Test number
    512895817480
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail132,546 miles (+8,127)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,546 miles
    Test number
    137253852248
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass124,419 miles (+32)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    124,419 miles
    Test number
    390533331932
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail124,387 miles (+8,004)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,387 miles
    Test number
    689980266677
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass116,383 miles (+10,008)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    116,383 miles
    Test number
    681061237880
    • AdvisoryFront and rear bushes deteriorated

  10. Pass106,375 miles (+11,770)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    106,375 miles
    Test number
    829527336494
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass94,605 miles (+638)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    94,605 miles
    Test number
    404584019878
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail93,967 miles (+12,634)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,967 miles
    Test number
    767431844927
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass81,333 miles (+6,019)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    81,333 miles
    Test number
    540461484622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass75,314 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    75,314 miles
    Test number
    421187188572
    • AdvisoryUnder ytrays fitted and engine covers fitted

  15. Fail75,314 miles (+4,983)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,314 miles
    Test number
    844084889333
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryUnder ytrays fitted and engine covers fitted

  16. Pass70,331 miles (+7,797)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    70,331 miles
    Test number
    796706625136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass62,534 miles (+15,667)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    62,534 miles
    Test number
    326227294005
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass46,867 miles (+14,786)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    46,867 miles
    Test number
    486791203183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,081 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    32,081 miles
    Test number
    125367202136
    • 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)

Questions about L26 JBT

Does L26 JBT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L26 JBT expired on 27 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L26 JBT?
The MOT on L26 JBT expired on 27 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L26 JBT done?
L26 JBT was recorded at 173,926 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2025, an average of 10,680 miles a year.
Has L26 JBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 JBT has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on L26 JBT 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 L26 JBT find?
L26 JBT passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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