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Mercedes-Benz C

Green · Petrol · 1994 · 1,797 cc

L26 NEHMOT history

L26 NEH is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 16 Mar 1994. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 101,203 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jul 2027
Mileage
101,203 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,974 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 NEH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,797 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
16 Mar 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 NEH was last recorded at 101,203 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 2,589 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Dec 2006: 63,477 miles, lower than 606,821 miles on 9 Jan 2006.
  • 7 Jan 2008: 62,794 miles, lower than 63,477 miles on 11 Dec 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
98,614 miles · 15 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,589 miles
Average per year
1,974 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,203 miles
  • 2025 – 98,614 miles
  • 2024 – 96,016 miles
  • 2023 – 93,645 miles
  • 2021 – 90,862 miles
  • 2020 – 88,429 miles
  • 2019 – 87,959 miles
  • 2018 – 84,757 miles
  • 2017 – 83,548 miles
  • 2016 – 82,009 miles
  • 2015 – 80,611 miles
  • 2014 – 79,332 miles
  • 2013 – 77,582 miles
  • 2012 – 76,020 miles
  • 2011 – 74,777 miles
  • 2010 – 73,071 miles
  • 2009 – 68,640 miles
  • 2008 – 62,794 miles
  • 2006 – 63,477 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,203 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2008

Full MOT history

25 tests since 9 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,203 miles (+2,589)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    101,203 miles
    Test number
    493048283346
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass98,614 miles (+2,598)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    98,614 miles
    Test number
    621165140060
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass96,016 miles (+2,371)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    96,016 miles
    Test number
    404706094248
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass93,645 miles (+2,783)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    93,645 miles
    Test number
    916301643128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass90,862 miles (+2,433)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    90,862 miles
    Test number
    370144139295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass88,429 miles (+470)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    88,429 miles
    Test number
    758970255415
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass87,959 miles (+3,202)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    87,959 miles
    Test number
    896532922152
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass84,757 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    84,757 miles
    Test number
    581443808991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail84,757 miles (+1,209)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,757 miles
    Test number
    849002864616
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass83,548 miles (+1,539)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    83,548 miles
    Test number
    613322550218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass82,009 miles (+1,398)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    82,009 miles
    Test number
    282887790010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

  12. Pass80,611 miles (+1,279)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    80,611 miles
    Test number
    668078529810
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

  13. Pass79,332 miles (+1,750)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    79,332 miles
    Test number
    269869624349
    • NoteOsf wing in poor condition

  14. Pass77,582 miles (+1,562)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    77,582 miles
    Test number
    285919763299
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass76,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    76,020 miles
    Test number
    166016182265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail76,020 miles (+1,243)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,020 miles
    Test number
    948885482219
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass74,777 miles (+1,706)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    74,777 miles
    Test number
    419912331384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass73,071 miles (+2,365)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    73,071 miles
    Test number
    684693340335
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass70,706 miles (+2,066)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    70,706 miles
    Test number
    773585210046
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)

  20. Pass68,640 miles (+5,846)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    68,640 miles
    Test number
    763315509032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail62,794 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,794 miles
    Test number
    161687708019
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass62,794 miles (-683)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    62,794 miles
    Test number
    611667508051
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass63,477 miles (-543,344)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    63,477 miles
    Test number
    414515646406
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

  24. Pass606,821 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    606,821 miles
    Test number
    323949606086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail60,682 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,682 miles
    Test number
    190769006051
    • FailureFront Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
    • NoteO/S/F TYRE WEARING ON BOTH OUTER EDGES TYRE JUST LEGAL REGARDS TREAD DEPTH

Questions about L26 NEH

Does L26 NEH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 NEH is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L26 NEH?
The MOT on L26 NEH is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L26 NEH done?
L26 NEH was recorded at 101,203 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 1,974 miles a year.
Has L26 NEH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 NEH has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2018.
Has the mileage on L26 NEH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 11 Dec 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L26 NEH find?
L26 NEH passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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