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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,796 cc

L3 GFRMOT history

L3 GFR is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 29 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 124,194 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

L3 GFR silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jul 2027
Mileage
124,194 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,010 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 GFR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 GFR was last recorded at 124,194 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,194 miles · 2 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,010 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,194 miles
  • 2025 – 112,297 miles
  • 2024 – 99,348 miles
  • 2023 – 85,887 miles
  • 2022 – 72,629 miles
  • 2021 – 60,731 miles
  • 2020 – 58,950 miles
  • 2019 – 52,786 miles
  • 2018 – 46,707 miles
  • 2017 – 40,627 miles
  • 2016 – 37,690 miles
  • 2015 – 32,839 miles
  • 2014 – 27,750 miles
  • 2013 – 23,636 miles
  • 2012 – 20,765 miles
  • 2011 – 17,386 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,194 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 8 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,194 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    124,194 miles
    Test number
    673225066782
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Fail124,194 miles (+11,897)1 dangerous2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,194 miles
    Test number
    797281318943
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass112,297 miles (+12,949)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    112,297 miles
    Test number
    983020756576
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rears - 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass99,348 miles (+13,461)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    99,348 miles
    Test number
    988598607341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass85,887 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    85,887 miles
    Test number
    247218140959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail85,887 miles (+13,258)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,887 miles
    Test number
    382508596714
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40R17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass72,629 miles (+11,898)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    72,629 miles
    Test number
    927900379619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass60,731 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    60,731 miles
    Test number
    111505298787
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light broken

  9. Fail60,731 miles (+1,781)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,731 miles
    Test number
    910769838737
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light broken

  10. Pass58,950 miles (+6,164)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    58,950 miles
    Test number
    794206903602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass52,786 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    52,786 miles
    Test number
    187422855334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail52,774 miles (+6,067)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,774 miles
    Test number
    593527064889
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass46,707 miles (+6,080)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    46,707 miles
    Test number
    356103929622
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass40,627 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    40,627 miles
    Test number
    590207614679
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished/cracking
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail40,627 miles (+2,937)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,627 miles
    Test number
    562088134742
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres perished / cracked but not deep enough to show cords
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass37,690 miles (+4,851)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    37,690 miles
    Test number
    574448859248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass32,839 miles (+5,089)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    32,839 miles
    Test number
    566043015112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail27,750 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,750 miles
    Test number
    169288094438
    • Repaired at testRear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

  19. Pass27,750 miles (+4,114)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    27,750 miles
    Test number
    525968994038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,636 miles (+2,871)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    23,636 miles
    Test number
    297545913180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,765 miles (+3,379)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    20,765 miles
    Test number
    737207902195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,386 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    17,386 miles
    Test number
    836318491096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 GFR

Does L3 GFR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 GFR is valid until 2 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 GFR?
The MOT on L3 GFR is valid until 2 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 GFR done?
L3 GFR was recorded at 124,194 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 7,010 miles a year.
Has L3 GFR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 GFR has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L3 GFR 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 GFR find?
L3 GFR passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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