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Black · Petrol · 2014 · 1,595 cc

L26 TCWMOT history

L26 TCW is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 24 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 17 Apr 2027 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 70,474 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Apr 2026.

L26 TCW black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Apr 2027
Mileage
70,474 mi
At MOT on 18 Apr 2026
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,014 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 TCW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
24 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 TCW was last recorded at 70,474 miles on 18 Apr 2026, 53 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,421 miles · 13 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
53 miles
Average per year
6,014 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,474 miles
  • 2025 – 63,200 miles
  • 2024 – 54,849 miles
  • 2023 – 46,487 miles
  • 2022 – 41,051 miles
  • 2021 – 37,729 miles
  • 2020 – 36,466 miles
  • 2019 – 31,769 miles
  • 2018 – 26,706 miles
  • 2017 – 17,194 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,474 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Engine cover fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

11 tests since 8 Jun 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,474 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    70,474 miles
    Test number
    327515790696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail70,421 miles (+7,221)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,421 miles
    Test number
    951627062451
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass63,200 miles (+8,351)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    63,200 miles
    Test number
    406052800975
    • AdvisoryEngine and underbody covers fitted
  4. Pass54,849 miles (+8,362)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    54,849 miles
    Test number
    499632691836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass46,487 miles (+5,436)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    46,487 miles
    Test number
    208735328923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass41,051 miles (+3,322)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    41,051 miles
    Test number
    679409027213
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  7. Pass37,729 miles (+1,263)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    37,729 miles
    Test number
    877169455835
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted limiting inspection
  8. Pass36,466 miles (+4,697)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    36,466 miles
    Test number
    135829061377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front lower suspension arm has slight play
  9. Pass31,769 miles (+5,063)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    31,769 miles
    Test number
    310347552848
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass26,706 miles (+9,512)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    26,706 miles
    Test number
    481251904868
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  11. Pass17,194 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    17,194 miles
    Test number
    205034675208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L26 TCW

Does L26 TCW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 TCW is valid until 17 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L26 TCW?
The MOT on L26 TCW is valid until 17 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L26 TCW done?
L26 TCW was recorded at 70,474 miles at its MOT on 18 Apr 2026, an average of 6,014 miles a year.
Has L26 TCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 TCW has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L26 TCW 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 TCW find?
L26 TCW passed its latest MOT on 18 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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