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Mercedes-Benz Citan

White · Diesel · 2015 · 1,461 cc

L26 OLYMOT history

L26 OLY is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Citan first used on 5 Mar 2015. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2027 and it has passed 9 of 16 MOT tests, with 115,878 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

L26 OLY white Mercedes-Benz Citan – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Oct 2027
Mileage
115,878 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
9 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,325 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 OLY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Citan
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
5 Mar 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 OLY was last recorded at 115,878 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 8,416 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
107,462 miles · 11 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
8,416 miles
Average per year
8,325 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,878 miles
  • 2025 – 107,462 miles
  • 2024 – 99,379 miles
  • 2023 – 90,641 miles
  • 2022 – 81,303 miles
  • 2021 – 74,482 miles
  • 2020 – 66,960 miles
  • 2019 – 52,285 miles
  • 2018 – 43,671 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,878 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Windscreen washer not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 15 Feb 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,878 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    115,878 miles
    Test number
    545870863819
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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 Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail115,878 miles (+8,416)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,878 miles
    Test number
    650838168829
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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 Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass107,462 miles (+8,083)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    107,462 miles
    Test number
    981764760770
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  4. Pass99,379 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    99,379 miles
    Test number
    659910230562
    • MinorRear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear+front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear axle bushes slightly worn

  5. Fail99,379 miles (+8,738)3 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,379 miles
    Test number
    372311604355
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear+front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear axle bushes slightly worn

  6. Pass90,641 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    90,641 miles
    Test number
    492413616213
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail90,641 miles (+9,338)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,641 miles
    Test number
    679378502825
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass81,303 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    81,303 miles
    Test number
    177142218432
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail81,303 miles (+6,821)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,303 miles
    Test number
    414140341125
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass74,482 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    74,482 miles
    Test number
    697745213491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail74,482 miles (+7,522)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,482 miles
    Test number
    684731754629
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass66,960 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    66,960 miles
    Test number
    342985783926
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail66,960 miles (+14,675)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,960 miles
    Test number
    933242551985
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass52,285 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    52,285 miles
    Test number
    740151326085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail52,285 miles (+8,614)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,285 miles
    Test number
    308576691047
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  16. Pass43,671 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    43,671 miles
    Test number
    799765823954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L26 OLY

Does L26 OLY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 OLY is valid until 18 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L26 OLY?
The MOT on L26 OLY is valid until 18 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L26 OLY done?
L26 OLY was recorded at 115,878 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 8,325 miles a year.
Has L26 OLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 OLY has failed 7 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L26 OLY 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 OLY find?
L26 OLY passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 7 advisories: central brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; central rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 4 more.

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