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Brown · Diesel · 2012 · 2,148 cc

L3 KYNMOT history

L3 KYN is a brown diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 12 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 130,806 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

L3 KYN brown Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
130,806 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,358 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 KYN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
12 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 KYN was last recorded at 130,806 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 8,017 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,789 miles · 31 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
8,017 miles
Average per year
9,358 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 130,806 miles
  • 2024 – 122,789 miles
  • 2023 – 114,911 miles
  • 2022 – 94,909 miles
  • 2021 – 89,677 miles
  • 2019 – 82,553 miles
  • 2018 – 59,815 miles
  • 2017 – 47,879 miles
  • 2016 – 38,054 miles
  • 2015 – 29,141 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,806 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (o/s & n/s) (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (o/s & n/s)
  • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 9 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,806 miles (+8,017)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    130,806 miles
    Test number
    931436365606
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (o/s & n/s) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (o/s & n/s)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  2. Pass122,789 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    122,789 miles
    Test number
    951264658787
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre + tyre wearing low on 3mm
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak n/s of engine
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted

  3. Fail122,785 miles (+7,874)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,785 miles
    Test number
    258922508173
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre + tyre wearing low on 3mm
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak n/s of engine
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted

  4. Pass114,911 miles (+9,662)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    114,911 miles
    Test number
    132116522865
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass105,249 miles (+10,340)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    105,249 miles
    Test number
    860066172345
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to measure

  6. Pass94,909 miles (+5,232)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    94,909 miles
    Test number
    211012946626
    • MinorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all perrished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryFront tyre treads wearing on outer edges
    • AdvisoryPlastic trims over outer sills
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted

  7. Pass89,677 miles (+7,124)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    89,677 miles
    Test number
    535472985174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass82,553 miles (+9,282)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    82,553 miles
    Test number
    813387718561
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass73,271 miles (+168)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    73,271 miles
    Test number
    379598323704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail73,103 miles (+13,288)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,103 miles
    Test number
    562460064492
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring insecure not seated correctly with in the shocker (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass59,815 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    59,815 miles
    Test number
    502671360635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail59,815 miles (+11,936)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,815 miles
    Test number
    905370226709
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn low on edges

  13. Pass47,879 miles (+9,825)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    47,879 miles
    Test number
    253712856683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,054 miles (+8,913)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    38,054 miles
    Test number
    392952590608
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass29,141 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    29,141 miles
    Test number
    627139805098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail29,141 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,141 miles
    Test number
    986909705025
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about L3 KYN

Does L3 KYN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 KYN is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L3 KYN?
The MOT on L3 KYN is valid until 19 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 KYN done?
L3 KYN was recorded at 130,806 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 9,358 miles a year.
Has L3 KYN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 KYN has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on L3 KYN 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 KYN find?
L3 KYN passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (o/s & n/s); front play in steering rack inner joint(s) (o/s & n/s); undertrays fitted.

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