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Mercedes-Benz C

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,796 cc

L3 PKYMOT history

L3 PKY is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 12 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 168,199 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 May 2026.

L3 PKY grey Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 May 2027
Mileage
168,199 mi
At MOT on 4 May 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
13,244 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 PKY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
12 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 May 2027
Latest MOT test
4 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 PKY was last recorded at 168,199 miles on 4 May 2026, 69,468 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,731 miles · 14 May 2025
Between the last two tests
69,468 miles
Average per year
13,244 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,199 miles
  • 2025 – 98,731 miles
  • 2024 – 92,790 miles
  • 2023 – 86,248 miles
  • 2022 – 79,861 miles
  • 2021 – 72,541 miles
  • 2020 – 63,196 miles
  • 2019 – 59,318 miles
  • 2018 – 48,560 miles
  • 2017 – 37,599 miles
  • 2016 – 26,257 miles
  • 2015 – 18,295 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,199 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 8 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,199 miles (+69,468)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2027
    Odometer
    168,199 miles
    Test number
    852340256791
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass98,731 miles (+5,941)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2026
    Odometer
    98,731 miles
    Test number
    212438556716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass92,790 miles (+6,542)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2025
    Odometer
    92,790 miles
    Test number
    670420342064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass86,248 miles (+6,387)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2024
    Odometer
    86,248 miles
    Test number
    861081689070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass79,861 miles (+7,320)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2023
    Odometer
    79,861 miles
    Test number
    972006921213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass72,541 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2022
    Odometer
    72,541 miles
    Test number
    844821778120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail72,538 miles (+9,342)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,538 miles
    Test number
    214152701384
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass63,196 miles (+3,878)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2021
    Odometer
    63,196 miles
    Test number
    848323060587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass59,318 miles (+10,758)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    59,318 miles
    Test number
    317271953277
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass48,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    48,560 miles
    Test number
    418955168928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail48,560 miles (+10,961)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,560 miles
    Test number
    452452066189
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass37,599 miles (+3,830)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    37,599 miles
    Test number
    270599138169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass33,769 miles (+7,512)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    33,769 miles
    Test number
    553436067869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass26,257 miles (+7,962)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    26,257 miles
    Test number
    394490674228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass18,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    18,295 miles
    Test number
    907568105090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 PKY

Does L3 PKY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 PKY is valid until 14 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 PKY?
The MOT on L3 PKY is valid until 14 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 PKY done?
L3 PKY was recorded at 168,199 miles at its MOT on 4 May 2026, an average of 13,244 miles a year.
Has L3 PKY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 PKY has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2021.
Has the mileage on L3 PKY 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 PKY find?
L3 PKY passed its latest MOT on 4 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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