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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Diesel · 2010 · 2,148 cc

L3 FSSMOT history

L3 FSS is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 23 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 85,319 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

L3 FSS silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Nov 2026
Mileage
85,319 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,759 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 FSS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
23 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 FSS was last recorded at 85,319 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 1,621 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,698 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,621 miles
Average per year
4,759 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 85,319 miles
  • 2024 – 83,698 miles
  • 2023 – 82,454 miles
  • 2022 – 81,272 miles
  • 2021 – 79,782 miles
  • 2020 – 77,803 miles
  • 2019 – 72,817 miles
  • 2018 – 64,619 miles
  • 2017 – 58,570 miles
  • 2016 – 50,783 miles
  • 2015 – 42,891 miles
  • 2014 – 36,069 miles
  • 2013 – 27,284 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,319 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 10 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,319 miles (+1,621)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    85,319 miles
    Test number
    387538949992
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass83,698 miles (+1,244)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    83,698 miles
    Test number
    654823857121
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass82,454 miles (+1,182)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    82,454 miles
    Test number
    108125376762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass81,272 miles (+1,490)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    81,272 miles
    Test number
    538745247649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass79,782 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    79,782 miles
    Test number
    644360761928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail79,767 miles (+1,964)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,767 miles
    Test number
    896918566860
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass77,803 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    77,803 miles
    Test number
    948273621101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail77,787 miles (+4,970)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,787 miles
    Test number
    894314654929
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Pass72,817 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    72,817 miles
    Test number
    383500217496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail72,757 miles (+8,138)2 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,757 miles
    Test number
    186124962616
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass64,619 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    64,619 miles
    Test number
    296626305881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail64,619 miles (+6,049)5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,619 miles
    Test number
    408307270993
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass58,570 miles (+7,787)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    58,570 miles
    Test number
    917279964271
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEmissions to clean to be measured

  14. Pass50,783 miles (+7,892)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    50,783 miles
    Test number
    546539781376
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass42,891 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    42,891 miles
    Test number
    754329444918
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under guards fitted not allowing a full inspection of all parts.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S & O/S (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail42,891 miles (+6,822)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,891 miles
    Test number
    773336489907
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under guards fitted not allowing a full inspection of all parts.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S & O/S (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass36,069 miles (+8,785)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    36,069 miles
    Test number
    385716864226
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass27,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    27,284 miles
    Test number
    108073853249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 FSS

Does L3 FSS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 FSS is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L3 FSS?
The MOT on L3 FSS is valid until 23 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 FSS done?
L3 FSS was recorded at 85,319 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 4,759 miles a year.
Has L3 FSS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 FSS has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on L3 FSS 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 FSS find?
L3 FSS passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; offside front service brake binding but not excessively; offside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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