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Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,597 cc

L29 SAFMOT history

L29 SAF is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 197,912 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.

L29 SAF silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
197,912 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
13,596 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L29 SAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L29 SAF was last recorded at 197,912 miles on 12 Feb 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Feb 2026: 197,912 miles, lower than 266,128 miles on 14 Feb 2025.

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
266,128 miles · 14 Feb 2025
Average per year
13,596 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 197,912 miles
  • 2025 – 266,128 miles
  • 2024 – 131,056 miles
  • 2023 – 102,046 miles
  • 2021 – 96,342 miles
  • 2020 – 90,649 miles
  • 2019 – 82,836 miles
  • 2018 – 75,656 miles
  • 2017 – 59,967 miles
  • 2016 – 46,829 miles
  • 2015 – 34,196 miles
  • 2014 – 25,907 miles
  • 2013 – 19,902 miles
  • 2012 – 15,477 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,912 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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 12 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,912 miles (-68,216)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    197,912 miles
    Test number
    654484975327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass266,128 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    266,128 miles
    Test number
    918435490445
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Fail266,127 km1 dangerous2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    266,127 km
    Test number
    695094033962
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  4. Pass131,056 miles (+29,010)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    131,056 miles
    Test number
    256474391069
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass102,046 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    102,046 miles
    Test number
    617415704225
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail102,046 miles (+5,704)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,046 miles
    Test number
    371366699453
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass96,342 miles (+5,693)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    96,342 miles
    Test number
    237221341986
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass90,649 miles (+7,813)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    90,649 miles
    Test number
    950508640012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass82,836 miles (+7,180)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    82,836 miles
    Test number
    926492305536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass75,656 miles (+15,689)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    75,656 miles
    Test number
    233322974421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass59,967 miles (+13,138)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    59,967 miles
    Test number
    120521501801
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)
  12. Pass46,829 miles (+12,633)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    46,829 miles
    Test number
    952975205442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass34,196 miles (+8,289)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    34,196 miles
    Test number
    470313138648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass25,907 miles (+6,005)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    25,907 miles
    Test number
    407253264278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass19,902 miles (+4,425)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    19,902 miles
    Test number
    377109463237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass15,477 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    15,477 miles
    Test number
    638986352275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L29 SAF

Does L29 SAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L29 SAF is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L29 SAF?
The MOT on L29 SAF is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L29 SAF done?
L29 SAF was recorded at 197,912 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 13,596 miles a year.
Has L29 SAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L29 SAF has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on L29 SAF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Feb 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L29 SAF find?
L29 SAF passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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