Mercedes-Benz C
Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,796 cc
L29 SWBMOT history
L29 SWB is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 2 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 84,812 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 May 2027
- Mileage
- 84,812 mi
- At MOT on 20 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 16 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,978 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L29 SWB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 2 Jul 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L29 SWB was last recorded at 84,812 miles on 20 May 2026, 4,724 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 29 May 2018: 35,513 miles, lower than 35,572 miles on 25 May 2018.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 80,088 miles · 24 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,724 miles
- Average per year
- 4,978 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 84,812 miles
- 2025 – 80,088 miles
- 2024 – 75,287 miles
- 2023 – 68,894 miles
- 2022 – 60,043 miles
- 2021 – 50,142 miles
- 2020 – 42,381 miles
- 2019 – 38,404 miles
- 2018 – 35,513 miles
- 2017 – 31,602 miles
- 2016 – 25,517 miles
- 2015 – 21,763 miles
- 2014 – 19,571 miles
- 2013 – 15,417 miles
- 2012 – 12,394 miles
- 2011 – 10,785 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass84,812 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryGeneral suspension corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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.
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Undertrays fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
23 tests since 6 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass84,812 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2027
- Odometer
- 84,812 miles
- Test number
- 153975114329
- AdvisoryGeneral suspension corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail84,812 miles (+4,724)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,812 miles
- Test number
- 982991044136
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryGeneral suspension corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass80,088 miles (+4,801)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 80,088 miles
- Test number
- 354508849583
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass75,287 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 75,287 miles
- Test number
- 170094786057
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail75,287 miles (+6,393)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,287 miles
- Test number
- 178058514283
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass68,894 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 68,894 miles
- Test number
- 140465595768
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,894 miles (+8,851)1 major1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,894 miles
- Test number
- 995339124144
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Pass60,043 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 60,043 miles
- Test number
- 511881601780
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,043 miles (+9,901)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,043 miles
- Test number
- 170393442513
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass50,142 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 50,142 miles
- Test number
- 390669612082
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Fail50,142 miles (+7,761)1 dangerous5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,142 miles
- Test number
- 974340123056
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass42,381 miles (+3,977)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2021
- Odometer
- 42,381 miles
- Test number
- 892129765838
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass38,404 miles (+2,891)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2020
- Odometer
- 38,404 miles
- Test number
- 168482707120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,513 miles (-59)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2019
- Odometer
- 35,513 miles
- Test number
- 839052842296
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Fail35,572 miles (+3,970)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,572 miles
- Test number
- 587814898169
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass31,602 miles (+6,085)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2018
- Odometer
- 31,602 miles
- Test number
- 575994800597
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass25,517 miles (+3,754)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 25,517 miles
- Test number
- 927353459085
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass21,763 miles (+2,192)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 21,763 miles
- Test number
- 107320685141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,571 miles (+4,154)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 19,571 miles
- Test number
- 799050864121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,417 miles (+3,023)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 15,417 miles
- Test number
- 445118963146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail12,394 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 12,394 miles
- Test number
- 257764372409
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass12,394 miles (+1,609)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 12,394 miles
- Test number
- 299144072404
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,785 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 10,785 miles
- Test number
- 179707381119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L29 SWB
- Does L29 SWB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L29 SWB is valid until 19 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L29 SWB?
- The MOT on L29 SWB is valid until 19 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L29 SWB done?
- L29 SWB was recorded at 84,812 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 4,978 miles a year.
- Has L29 SWB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L29 SWB has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on L29 SWB ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 May 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L29 SWB find?
- L29 SWB passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 3 advisories: general suspension corrosion; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.
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