Mercedes-Benz C
Silver · Petrol · 1994 · 3,055 cc
L26 YFBMOT history
L26 YFB is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 103,821 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 103,821 mi
- At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 20 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 650 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L26 YFB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,055 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 31 Dec 1994
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L26 YFB was last recorded at 103,821 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 101 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 103,720 miles · 9 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 101 miles
- Average per year
- 650 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 103,821 miles
- 2025 – 103,720 miles
- 2024 – 103,547 miles
- 2023 – 101,742 miles
- 2022 – 101,602 miles
- 2021 – 101,461 miles
- 2020 – 101,192 miles
- 2019 – 100,960 miles
- 2018 – 100,799 miles
- 2017 – 100,518 miles
- 2016 – 100,067 miles
- 2015 – 99,602 miles
- 2014 – 99,193 miles
- 2013 – 98,441 miles
- 2012 – 98,186 miles
- 2011 – 97,811 miles
- 2010 – 95,186 miles
- 2009 – 94,838 miles
- 2008 – 92,505 miles
- 2007 – 91,716 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass103,821 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
25 tests since 25 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass103,821 miles (+101)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 103,821 miles
- Test number
- 306746728250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,720 miles (+173)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 103,720 miles
- Test number
- 441530558007
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear shock absorber slightly corroded
Pass103,547 miles (+1,805)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 103,547 miles
- Test number
- 862932725680
- AdvisoryAll shock absorbers corroded
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass101,742 miles (+140)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 101,742 miles
- Test number
- 783287369375
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass101,602 miles (+141)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 101,602 miles
- Test number
- 961358901907
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass101,461 miles (+269)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 101,461 miles
- Test number
- 871062385659
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass101,192 miles (+232)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 101,192 miles
- Test number
- 177638020457
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,960 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 100,960 miles
- Test number
- 290879825587
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail100,960 miles (+161)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,960 miles
- Test number
- 980762505657
- MajorNearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Centre sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting centre sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass100,799 miles (+281)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 100,799 miles
- Test number
- 552547933843
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass100,518 miles (+451)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 100,518 miles
- Test number
- 210835890745
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,067 miles (+465)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 100,067 miles
- Test number
- 284114296463
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass99,602 miles (+409)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 99,602 miles
- Test number
- 835404032858
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre outer sidewall perished.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre outer sidewall perished.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre outer sidewall perished.
Pass99,193 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 99,193 miles
- Test number
- 787795644290
- NoteNearside rear tyre perished
Fail99,193 miles (+752)1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,193 miles
- Test number
- 636005544223
- FailureSteering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
- NoteNearside rear tyre perished
- NoteWiper blade smears
Pass98,441 miles5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 98,441 miles
- Test number
- 628525753245
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteNearside front tyre sidewall perished
- NoteNearside rear tyre sidewall perished
Fail98,441 miles (+255)1 repaired5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,441 miles
- Test number
- 765075753254
- Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteNearside front tyre sidewall perished
- NoteNearside rear tyre sidewall perished
Pass98,186 miles (+375)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 98,186 miles
- Test number
- 578565362210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,811 miles (+2,625)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 97,811 miles
- Test number
- 199289951290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,186 miles (+348)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 95,186 miles
- Test number
- 343772150440
- NoteAll tyres are perished
Pass94,838 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 94,838 miles
- Test number
- 820435969208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,838 miles (+2,333)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,838 miles
- Test number
- 573675969214
- FailureRear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
- FailureRear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
Pass92,505 miles (+789)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 92,505 miles
- Test number
- 554432968235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,716 miles (+114)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 91,716 miles
- Test number
- 914767277200
- NoteAdvise the rear registration plate is a little proud at the bottom and is rough around edges and can or could result in an injury to passing pedestreins, & is in need of attention asap
Fail91,602 miles6 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,602 miles
- Test number
- 124658967217
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteAdvise air box clip not fastend!
- NoteAdvise rear diff pinion seal leaking in need of attention ASAP!
Questions about L26 YFB
- Does L26 YFB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 YFB is valid until 25 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L26 YFB?
- The MOT on L26 YFB is valid until 25 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 YFB done?
- L26 YFB was recorded at 103,821 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 650 miles a year.
- Has L26 YFB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L26 YFB has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2019.
- Has the mileage on L26 YFB 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 YFB find?
- L26 YFB passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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