Mercedes-Benz C
Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,796 cc
L3 BBDMOT history
L3 BBD is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Mar 2007. Its MOT expired on 26 Mar 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 112,852 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 26 Mar 2026
- Mileage
- 112,852 mi
- At MOT on 10 Mar 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 16 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,857 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L3 BBD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 30 Mar 2007
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 26 Mar 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Mar 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L3 BBD was last recorded at 112,852 miles on 10 Mar 2025, 3,745 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Mar 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 109,107 miles · 9 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,745 miles
- Average per year
- 5,857 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 112,852 miles
- 2024 – 109,107 miles
- 2023 – 104,429 miles
- 2022 – 99,636 miles
- 2021 – 95,549 miles
- 2020 – 94,207 miles
- 2019 – 89,136 miles
- 2018 – 82,738 miles
- 2017 – 77,626 miles
- 2016 – 68,437 miles
- 2015 – 60,843 miles
- 2014 – 52,962 miles
- 2013 – 46,234 miles
- 2012 – 39,094 miles
- 2011 – 32,684 miles
- 2010 – 26,778 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass112,852 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D shaped bush (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 Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D shaped bushes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D shaped bushes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Cant see all brake pipes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018
Full MOT history
23 tests since 29 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass112,852 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 112,852 miles
- Test number
- 778883452013
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D shaped bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail112,852 miles (+3,745)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,852 miles
- Test number
- 970303725361
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D shaped bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass109,107 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 109,107 miles
- Test number
- 187256069253
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D shaped bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D shaped bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail109,106 miles (+4,677)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,106 miles
- Test number
- 226935563621
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D shaped bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D shaped bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass104,429 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 104,429 miles
- Test number
- 874784801083
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail104,429 miles (+4,793)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,429 miles
- Test number
- 802107257057
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testRear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective both sides (7.1.2 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass99,636 miles (+4,087)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 99,636 miles
- Test number
- 229304207287
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass95,549 miles (+1,342)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 95,549 miles
- Test number
- 598621167704
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,207 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 94,207 miles
- Test number
- 822693189916
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,205 miles (+5,069)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,205 miles
- Test number
- 372895993054
- MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Pass89,136 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 89,136 miles
- Test number
- 690907494756
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Fail89,136 miles (+6,398)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,136 miles
- Test number
- 861089109503
- MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pad wear indicator light on
Pass82,738 miles (+5,112)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2019
- Odometer
- 82,738 miles
- Test number
- 673132104863
- AdvisoryCant see all brake pipes
Pass77,626 miles (+9,189)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2018
- Odometer
- 77,626 miles
- Test number
- 338393863424
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,437 miles (+7,594)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2017
- Odometer
- 68,437 miles
- Test number
- 553301823059
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryCant see all brake pipes
Pass60,843 miles (+7,881)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2016
- Odometer
- 60,843 miles
- Test number
- 408423615142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,962 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2015
- Odometer
- 52,962 miles
- Test number
- 658954014127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,962 miles (+6,728)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,962 miles
- Test number
- 376464014144
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass46,234 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2014
- Odometer
- 46,234 miles
- Test number
- 479239413130
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Fail46,234 miles (+7,140)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,234 miles
- Test number
- 928659513143
- Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass39,094 miles (+6,410)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2013
- Odometer
- 39,094 miles
- Test number
- 915241722199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,684 miles (+5,906)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2012
- Odometer
- 32,684 miles
- Test number
- 309979221143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,778 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 26,778 miles
- Test number
- 844050180150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L3 BBD
- Does L3 BBD currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L3 BBD expired on 26 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L3 BBD?
- The MOT on L3 BBD expired on 26 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L3 BBD done?
- L3 BBD was recorded at 112,852 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2025, an average of 5,857 miles a year.
- Has L3 BBD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L3 BBD has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on L3 BBD 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 L3 BBD find?
- L3 BBD passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside obligatory mirror slightly loose; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.
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