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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc

L2 DWAMOT history

L2 DWA is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 124,024 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

L2 DWA blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Dec 2026
Mileage
124,024 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,445 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L2 DWA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L2 DWA was last recorded at 124,024 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 4,203 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,821 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,203 miles
Average per year
5,445 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 124,024 miles
  • 2024 – 119,821 miles
  • 2023 – 115,923 miles
  • 2022 – 111,603 miles
  • 2021 – 106,362 miles
  • 2020 – 101,904 miles
  • 2019 – 95,366 miles
  • 2018 – 87,478 miles
  • 2017 – 80,240 miles
  • 2016 – 77,147 miles
  • 2015 – 72,336 miles
  • 2014 – 65,729 miles
  • 2013 – 62,421 miles
  • 2012 – 57,163 miles
  • 2011 – 49,954 miles
  • 2010 – 43,628 miles
  • 2009 – 38,550 miles
  • 2008 – 31,140 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,024 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear goes to nearside rear(at rear) (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear goes to offside rear (at rear) (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCorrosion on rear subframe and suspension arms
  • AdvisoryFull plastic under covers fitted to under side of vehicle
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted to outer sillsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,024 miles (+4,203)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    124,024 miles
    Test number
    165920479250
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear goes to nearside rear(at rear) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear goes to offside rear (at rear) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on rear subframe and suspension arms
    • AdvisoryFull plastic under covers fitted to under side of vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted to outer sills
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass119,821 miles (+3,898)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    119,821 miles
    Test number
    782667995124
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass115,923 miles (+4,320)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    115,923 miles
    Test number
    356997594407
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear goes to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted to outer sills
    • AdvisoryPlastic under covers fitted to under side of vehicle

  4. Pass111,603 miles (+5,241)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    111,603 miles
    Test number
    681911280608
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass106,362 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    106,362 miles
    Test number
    528077248872
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake has low readings
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  6. Fail106,356 miles (+4,452)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,356 miles
    Test number
    133392779824
    • MajorNearside Front Lower 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake has low readings
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  7. Pass101,904 miles (+47)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    101,904 miles
    Test number
    737290885225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail101,857 miles (+6,491)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,857 miles
    Test number
    901631177296
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass95,366 miles (+7,888)1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    95,366 miles
    Test number
    370520529858
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear handbrake will need looking at
    • AdvisorySmell of fuel but see no leak
    • AdvisoryWipers slight misting

  10. Pass87,478 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    87,478 miles
    Test number
    476028034844
    • 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))

  11. Fail87,478 miles (+7,238)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,478 miles
    Test number
    224464664837
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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))

  12. Pass80,240 miles (+3,093)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    80,240 miles
    Test number
    553293503449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass77,147 miles (+4,811)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    77,147 miles
    Test number
    925917391783
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFull body undertrays fitted

  14. Pass72,336 miles (+6,607)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    72,336 miles
    Test number
    380243848758
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass65,729 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    65,729 miles
    Test number
    288606974280
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail65,729 miles (+3,308)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,729 miles
    Test number
    668046574242
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass62,421 miles (+5,258)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    62,421 miles
    Test number
    735728473215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,163 miles (+7,209)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    57,163 miles
    Test number
    306873592467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,954 miles (+6,326)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    49,954 miles
    Test number
    788050491264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,628 miles (+5,078)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    43,628 miles
    Test number
    362814190451
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  21. Pass38,550 miles (+7,410)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    38,550 miles
    Test number
    364956799484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    31,140 miles
    Test number
    832445898223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L2 DWA

Does L2 DWA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L2 DWA is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L2 DWA?
The MOT on L2 DWA is valid until 10 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L2 DWA done?
L2 DWA was recorded at 124,024 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 5,445 miles a year.
Has L2 DWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L2 DWA has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on L2 DWA 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 L2 DWA find?
L2 DWA passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside front; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear goes to nearside rear(at rear); brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear goes to offside rear (at rear), and 7 more.

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