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Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

L27 BLSMOT history

L27 BLS is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 29 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 143,926 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

L27 BLS silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Aug 2027
Mileage
143,926 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,143 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L27 BLS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L27 BLS was last recorded at 143,926 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 10,592 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,334 miles · 31 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
10,592 miles
Average per year
8,143 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,926 miles
  • 2025 – 133,334 miles
  • 2024 – 122,561 miles
  • 2023 – 112,988 miles
  • 2022 – 105,907 miles
  • 2021 – 95,976 miles
  • 2020 – 89,940 miles
  • 2019 – 78,294 miles
  • 2018 – 70,673 miles
  • 2017 – 69,790 miles
  • 2016 – 64,639 miles
  • 2015 – 54,700 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,926 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 10 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,926 miles (+10,592)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    143,926 miles
    Test number
    706702618595
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass133,334 miles (+10,773)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    133,334 miles
    Test number
    403012639974
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass122,561 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    122,561 miles
    Test number
    340522471770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail122,558 miles (+9,570)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,558 miles
    Test number
    798430106215
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  5. Pass112,988 miles (+7,081)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    112,988 miles
    Test number
    971516619036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass105,907 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    105,907 miles
    Test number
    214614696148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Fail105,906 miles (+9,930)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,906 miles
    Test number
    511862505766
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass95,976 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    95,976 miles
    Test number
    796341896122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail95,975 miles (+6,035)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,975 miles
    Test number
    954894841316
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass89,940 miles (+11,646)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    89,940 miles
    Test number
    463802479300
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  11. Pass78,294 miles (+7,621)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    78,294 miles
    Test number
    760779841287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass70,673 miles (+883)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    70,673 miles
    Test number
    170078743584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass69,790 miles (+5,151)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    69,790 miles
    Test number
    930190318138
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  14. Pass64,639 miles (+9,939)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    64,639 miles
    Test number
    537010972473
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass54,700 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    54,700 miles
    Test number
    932909669575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L27 BLS

Does L27 BLS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L27 BLS is valid until 29 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L27 BLS?
The MOT on L27 BLS is valid until 29 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L27 BLS done?
L27 BLS was recorded at 143,926 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 8,143 miles a year.
Has L27 BLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L27 BLS has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on L27 BLS 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 L27 BLS find?
L27 BLS passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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