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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,998 cc

L3 FDCMOT history

L3 FDC is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Aug 2002. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 81,485 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.

L3 FDC silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jun 2027
Mileage
81,485 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,344 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 FDC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Aug 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 FDC was last recorded at 81,485 miles on 16 Jun 2026, 4,522 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,963 miles · 17 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
4,522 miles
Average per year
3,344 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,485 miles
  • 2025 – 76,963 miles
  • 2024 – 70,710 miles
  • 2023 – 65,463 miles
  • 2022 – 61,295 miles
  • 2021 – 57,580 miles
  • 2020 – 55,897 miles
  • 2019 – 52,749 miles
  • 2018 – 49,227 miles
  • 2017 – 45,118 miles
  • 2016 – 42,692 miles
  • 2015 – 40,557 miles
  • 2014 – 37,936 miles
  • 2013 – 35,447 miles
  • 2012 – 33,332 miles
  • 2011 – 31,029 miles
  • 2010 – 27,605 miles
  • 2009 – 24,631 miles
  • 2008 – 21,427 miles
  • 2007 – 18,011 miles
  • 2006 – 14,706 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,485 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2026

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

26 tests since 27 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,485 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    81,485 miles
    Test number
    531716499784
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail81,485 miles (+4,522)2 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,485 miles
    Test number
    861016328139
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass76,963 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    76,963 miles
    Test number
    590258981289
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including most suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail76,963 miles (+6,253)1 dangerous1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,963 miles
    Test number
    189789210715
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including most suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield loose

  5. Pass70,710 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    70,710 miles
    Test number
    656547543412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail70,707 miles (+5,244)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,707 miles
    Test number
    604246711089
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass65,463 miles (+4,168)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    65,463 miles
    Test number
    251899512488
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass61,295 miles (+3,715)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    61,295 miles
    Test number
    457449443077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass57,580 miles (+1,683)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    57,580 miles
    Test number
    574514002422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass55,897 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    55,897 miles
    Test number
    308460547210
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail55,897 miles (+3,148)2 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,897 miles
    Test number
    138440543862
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass52,749 miles (+3,522)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    52,749 miles
    Test number
    533712387544
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing to edges

  13. Pass49,227 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    49,227 miles
    Test number
    321897343451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail49,227 miles (+4,109)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,227 miles
    Test number
    911603806626
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  15. Pass45,118 miles (+2,426)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    45,118 miles
    Test number
    165067222991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,692 miles (+2,135)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    42,692 miles
    Test number
    759038188469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,557 miles (+2,621)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    40,557 miles
    Test number
    348990775187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass37,936 miles (+2,489)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    37,936 miles
    Test number
    138648964166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,447 miles (+2,115)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    35,447 miles
    Test number
    606404163121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,332 miles (+2,303)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    33,332 miles
    Test number
    659942572153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,029 miles (+3,424)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    31,029 miles
    Test number
    988459351114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,605 miles (+2,974)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    27,605 miles
    Test number
    760197740177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,631 miles (+3,204)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    24,631 miles
    Test number
    254739749482
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Pass21,427 miles (+3,416)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    21,427 miles
    Test number
    244185078458
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  25. Pass18,011 miles (+3,305)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    18,011 miles
    Test number
    394232377158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass14,706 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    14,706 miles
    Test number
    264668976143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 FDC

Does L3 FDC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 FDC is valid until 18 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 FDC?
The MOT on L3 FDC is valid until 18 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 FDC done?
L3 FDC was recorded at 81,485 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 3,344 miles a year.
Has L3 FDC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 FDC has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L3 FDC 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 FDC find?
L3 FDC passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with 5 advisories: front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides, and 2 more.

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