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White · Diesel · 2013 · 2,143 cc

L26 LCAMOT history

L26 LCA is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 27 Dec 2013. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 120,975 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

L26 LCA white Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jan 2027
Mileage
120,975 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,299 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 LCA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
27 Dec 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 LCA was last recorded at 120,975 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 10,110 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,865 miles · 12 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
10,110 miles
Average per year
10,299 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,975 miles
  • 2024 – 110,865 miles
  • 2023 – 102,079 miles
  • 2022 – 80,022 miles
  • 2021 – 68,231 miles
  • 2020 – 59,694 miles
  • 2019 – 48,698 miles
  • 2018 – 38,319 miles
  • 2017 – 28,430 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,975 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

12 tests since 12 Jan 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,975 miles (+10,110)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    120,975 miles
    Test number
    480318227209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass110,865 miles (+8,786)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    110,865 miles
    Test number
    636610077499
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  3. Pass102,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    102,079 miles
    Test number
    822113719646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail102,079 miles (+10,444)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,079 miles
    Test number
    684930719557
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass91,635 miles (+11,613)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    91,635 miles
    Test number
    702735700913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass80,022 miles (+11,791)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    80,022 miles
    Test number
    653033059398
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  7. Pass68,231 miles (+8,537)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    68,231 miles
    Test number
    369122816507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass59,694 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    59,694 miles
    Test number
    394741619617
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail59,694 miles (+10,996)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,694 miles
    Test number
    990116056742
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass48,698 miles (+10,379)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    48,698 miles
    Test number
    826130751553
    • 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))
  11. Pass38,319 miles (+9,889)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    38,319 miles
    Test number
    980128435208
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass28,430 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    28,430 miles
    Test number
    508546091024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L26 LCA

Does L26 LCA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 LCA is valid until 11 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L26 LCA?
The MOT on L26 LCA is valid until 11 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L26 LCA done?
L26 LCA was recorded at 120,975 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 10,299 miles a year.
Has L26 LCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 LCA has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on L26 LCA 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 LCA find?
L26 LCA passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front suspension component ball joint has slight play; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt, and 2 more.

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