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Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,148 cc

L34 UCVMOT history

L34 UCV is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 217,211 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

L34 UCV silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Aug 2027
Mileage
217,211 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
12,863 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L34 UCV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L34 UCV was last recorded at 217,211 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 14,741 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
202,470 miles · 31 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
14,741 miles
Average per year
12,863 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 217,211 miles
  • 2025 – 202,470 miles
  • 2024 – 189,117 miles
  • 2023 – 176,826 miles
  • 2022 – 163,247 miles
  • 2021 – 155,791 miles
  • 2020 – 148,671 miles
  • 2019 – 140,637 miles
  • 2018 – 128,376 miles
  • 2017 – 115,019 miles
  • 2016 – 103,891 miles
  • 2015 – 92,133 miles
  • 2014 – 79,121 miles
  • 2013 – 67,137 miles
  • 2012 – 55,140 miles
  • 2011 – 30,113 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass217,211 miles
  • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring componentsRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 29 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass217,211 miles (+14,741)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    217,211 miles
    Test number
    279764740903
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring components

  2. Pass202,470 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    202,470 miles
    Test number
    645095961256
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-45-17 wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245-40-17 on 2.1mm and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-45-17 wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245-40-17 wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring components

  3. Fail202,462 miles (+13,345)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,462 miles
    Test number
    813341640732
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-45-17 wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245-40-17 on 2.1mm and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-45-17 wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245-40-17 wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring components

  4. Pass189,117 miles (+493)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    189,117 miles
    Test number
    928193350282
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail188,624 miles (+11,798)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,624 miles
    Test number
    977214577533
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides - all mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring components

  6. Pass176,826 miles (+332)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    176,826 miles
    Test number
    739396182998
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  7. Fail176,494 miles (+13,247)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,494 miles
    Test number
    191950946972
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear - in nearside rear front of arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  8. Pass163,247 miles (+47)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    163,247 miles
    Test number
    609404486296
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail163,200 miles (+7,409)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,200 miles
    Test number
    722978787346
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass155,791 miles (+7,120)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    155,791 miles
    Test number
    228306725012
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  11. Pass148,671 miles (+8,034)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    148,671 miles
    Test number
    505145614146
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake hose rubbing strut
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid level low but not below min
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  12. Pass140,637 miles (+268)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    140,637 miles
    Test number
    370608974677
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBulbs out on high level stop light
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  13. Fail140,369 miles (+11,993)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,369 miles
    Test number
    413683229488
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBulbs out on high level stop light
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  14. Pass128,376 miles (+13,357)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    128,376 miles
    Test number
    398433750046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight mark on brake hose
    • AdvisoryHigh level stop lamp has bulbs not functioning
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  15. Pass115,019 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    115,019 miles
    Test number
    283828952157
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and engine covers fitted

  16. Fail115,015 miles (+11,124)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,015 miles
    Test number
    135428767140
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and engine covers fitted

  17. Pass103,891 miles (+11,758)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    103,891 miles
    Test number
    212053926938
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted

  18. Pass92,133 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    92,133 miles
    Test number
    988086866834
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscurring some components
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted to vehicle obscurring view of some components

  19. Fail92,091 miles (+12,970)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,091 miles
    Test number
    400876072134
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscurring some components
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted to vehicle obscurring view of some components

  20. Pass79,121 miles (+11,984)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    79,121 miles
    Test number
    129242034278
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass67,137 miles (+11,997)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    67,137 miles
    Test number
    878873033243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail55,140 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,140 miles
    Test number
    327557022494
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine undertray damaged
    • NoteOsf tyre on limit

  23. Pass55,140 miles (+25,027)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    55,140 miles
    Test number
    389017222491
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine undertray damaged
    • NoteOsf tyre on limit

  24. Pass30,113 miles (+10,186)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    30,113 miles
    Test number
    985409991123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass19,927 miles (+5)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    19,927 miles
    Test number
    969379481017
    • NoteFront brake discs becoming worn and corroded.
    • NoteG/box under tray damaged

  26. Fail19,922 miles2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,922 miles
    Test number
    537118181072
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • NoteFront discs very poor
    • NoteG/box under tray damaged
    • NoteNsf-osr and nsr tyres low

Questions about L34 UCV

Does L34 UCV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L34 UCV is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L34 UCV?
The MOT on L34 UCV is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L34 UCV done?
L34 UCV was recorded at 217,211 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 12,863 miles a year.
Has L34 UCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L34 UCV has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on L34 UCV 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 L34 UCV find?
L34 UCV passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: central stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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