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Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

L3 EVJMOT history

L3 EVJ is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 26 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 133,535 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

L3 EVJ grey Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jan 2027
Mileage
133,535 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,384 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 EVJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 EVJ was last recorded at 133,535 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,534 miles · 7 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
6,384 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,535 miles
  • 2025 – 128,325 miles
  • 2024 – 124,542 miles
  • 2023 – 120,471 miles
  • 2022 – 113,985 miles
  • 2021 – 111,102 miles
  • 2020 – 110,991 miles
  • 2019 – 109,039 miles
  • 2018 – 100,418 miles
  • 2017 – 88,586 miles
  • 2016 – 76,039 miles
  • 2015 – 64,148 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,535 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 25 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,535 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    133,535 miles
    Test number
    883874827489
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail133,534 miles (+5,209)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,534 miles
    Test number
    256254678184
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass128,325 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    128,325 miles
    Test number
    848901395405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail128,324 miles (+3,782)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,324 miles
    Test number
    430267843302
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (see chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass124,542 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    124,542 miles
    Test number
    874389343911
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail124,542 miles (+4,071)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,542 miles
    Test number
    568933188850
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass120,471 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    120,471 miles
    Test number
    592020014234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail120,468 miles (+6,483)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,468 miles
    Test number
    820068782308
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded wing (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass113,985 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    113,985 miles
    Test number
    577997325035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail113,982 miles (+2,880)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,982 miles
    Test number
    673434982725
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass111,102 miles (+111)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    111,102 miles
    Test number
    421342489636
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass110,991 miles (+1,952)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    110,991 miles
    Test number
    188616892164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass109,039 miles (+8,621)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    109,039 miles
    Test number
    990864138433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass100,418 miles (+11,832)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    100,418 miles
    Test number
    920624255931
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted

  15. Pass88,586 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    88,586 miles
    Test number
    816825441117
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryMinor chips in windscreen

  16. Fail88,586 miles (+12,547)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,586 miles
    Test number
    146483788982
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryMinor chips in windscreen

  17. Pass76,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    76,039 miles
    Test number
    757630275103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail76,039 miles (+11,891)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,039 miles
    Test number
    762731800189
    • FailureNearside Rear 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)

  19. Pass64,148 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    64,148 miles
    Test number
    175276855039
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteFront bumper damaged

Questions about L3 EVJ

Does L3 EVJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 EVJ is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 EVJ?
The MOT on L3 EVJ is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 EVJ done?
L3 EVJ was recorded at 133,535 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 6,384 miles a year.
Has L3 EVJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 EVJ has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L3 EVJ 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 EVJ find?
L3 EVJ passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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