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Black · Diesel · 2013 · 2,143 cc

L3 DTMMOT history

L3 DTM is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 26 Jun 2013. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 92,865 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 May 2026.

L3 DTM black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 May 2027
Mileage
92,865 mi
At MOT on 4 May 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,337 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 DTM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
26 Jun 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 May 2027
Latest MOT test
4 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 DTM was last recorded at 92,865 miles on 4 May 2026, 100 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,765 miles · 30 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
100 miles
Average per year
7,337 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,865 miles
  • 2025 – 82,960 miles
  • 2024 – 74,633 miles
  • 2023 – 65,308 miles
  • 2022 – 57,800 miles
  • 2021 – 46,752 miles
  • 2020 – 40,960 miles
  • 2019 – 36,159 miles
  • 2018 – 30,919 miles
  • 2017 – 25,579 miles
  • 2016 – 20,051 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,865 miles
  • AdvisoryEngine & Body Undertrays Installed.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Plastic Coating Swelling. (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Outer Edge, 4mm, 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Plastic Coating Swelling. (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Edges, 4mm, 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear hand brake lower

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 31 May 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,865 miles (+100)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2027
    Odometer
    92,865 miles
    Test number
    148901813515
    • AdvisoryEngine & Body Undertrays Installed.
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Plastic Coating Swelling. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Outer Edge, 4mm, 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Plastic Coating Swelling. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Edges, 4mm, 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail92,765 miles (+9,805)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,765 miles
    Test number
    535905544510
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine & Body Undertrays Installed.
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Plastic Coating Swelling. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Outer Edge, 4mm, 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Plastic Coating Swelling. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Edges, 4mm, 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass82,960 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2026
    Odometer
    82,960 miles
    Test number
    826629860579
    • AdvisoryEngine & Body Undertrays Fitted.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Fail82,960 miles (+8,327)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,960 miles
    Test number
    462906144347
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm Ball Joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine & Body Undertrays Fitted.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass74,633 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    74,633 miles
    Test number
    235933595402
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear hand brake lower
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail74,633 miles (+9,325)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,633 miles
    Test number
    978976877738
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear hand brake lower
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass65,308 miles (+7,508)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    65,308 miles
    Test number
    948011967562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass57,800 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    57,800 miles
    Test number
    346330855559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail57,800 miles (+11,048)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,800 miles
    Test number
    769864529972
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass46,752 miles (+5,792)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    46,752 miles
    Test number
    738172749615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass40,960 miles (+4,801)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    40,960 miles
    Test number
    695050010446
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass36,159 miles (+5,240)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    36,159 miles
    Test number
    781369418898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass30,919 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    30,919 miles
    Test number
    472155775997
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail30,919 miles (+5,340)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,919 miles
    Test number
    601166017600
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass25,579 miles (+5,528)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    25,579 miles
    Test number
    775958105780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    20,051 miles
    Test number
    268633004918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 DTM

Does L3 DTM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 DTM is valid until 18 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 DTM?
The MOT on L3 DTM is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 DTM done?
L3 DTM was recorded at 92,865 miles at its MOT on 4 May 2026, an average of 7,337 miles a year.
Has L3 DTM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 DTM has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L3 DTM 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 DTM find?
L3 DTM passed its latest MOT on 4 May 2026 with 9 advisories: engine & body undertrays installed.; nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded.; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coating swelling., and 6 more.

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