Mercedes-Benz C
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,148 cc
L3 EMWMOT history
L3 EMW is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 27 Apr 2025 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 169,840 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 27 Apr 2025
- Mileage
- 169,840 mi
- At MOT on 25 Apr 2024
- MOT tests
- 14
- 11 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 7,260 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L3 EMW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,148 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 30 Apr 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 27 Apr 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Apr 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
L3 EMW was last recorded at 169,840 miles on 25 Apr 2024, 5,168 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 164,672 miles · 28 Apr 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 5,168 miles
- Average per year
- 7,260 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 169,840 miles
- 2023 – 164,672 miles
- 2022 – 161,794 miles
- 2017 – 155,992 miles
- 2016 – 142,228 miles
- 2015 – 128,516 miles
- 2014 – 112,172 miles
- 2013 – 98,832 miles
- 2012 – 88,264 miles
- 2011 – 77,906 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass169,840 miles
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn All Worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Parking Brake sticking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
14 tests since 27 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass169,840 miles (+5,168)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 169,840 miles
- Test number
- 485881605164
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn All Worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass164,672 miles (+2,878)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 164,672 miles
- Test number
- 679454585201
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass161,794 miles (+2)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 161,794 miles
- Test number
- 851392523314
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking Brake sticking
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail161,792 miles (+5,800)3 major1 repaired9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,792 miles
- Test number
- 875384462579
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking Brake sticking
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass155,992 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 155,992 miles
- Test number
- 938372049588
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail155,970 miles (+13,742)4 failures1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,970 miles
- Test number
- 765068060408
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass142,228 miles (+13,712)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 142,228 miles
- Test number
- 687113217266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,516 miles (+16,344)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 128,516 miles
- Test number
- 188291115226
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteO/s/f trye small cracks in walls
Pass112,172 miles (+60)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 112,172 miles
- Test number
- 289421284428
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail112,112 miles (+13,280)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,112 miles
- Test number
- 318188474169
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass98,832 miles (+10,568)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 98,832 miles
- Test number
- 978443813214
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass88,264 miles (+10,358)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 88,264 miles
- Test number
- 337573692175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,906 miles (+2,423)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 77,906 miles
- Test number
- 435986291146
- NoteOffside rear tyre small cracks in walls
Pass75,483 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 75,483 miles
- Test number
- 278057911138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L3 EMW
- Does L3 EMW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L3 EMW expired on 27 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L3 EMW?
- The MOT on L3 EMW expired on 27 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L3 EMW done?
- L3 EMW was recorded at 169,840 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2024, an average of 7,260 miles a year.
- Has L3 EMW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L3 EMW has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2022.
- Has the mileage on L3 EMW 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 EMW find?
- L3 EMW passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn all worn; front brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 1 more.
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