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Silver · Petrol · 2017 · 1,991 cc

L3 VMLMOT history

L3 VML is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 16 Jan 2017. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 56,209 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

L3 VML silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jan 2027
Mileage
56,209 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,877 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 VML
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
16 Jan 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 VML was last recorded at 56,209 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,205 miles · 14 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
4,877 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,209 miles
  • 2025 – 50,632 miles
  • 2024 – 45,485 miles
  • 2023 – 40,210 miles
  • 2022 – 34,828 miles
  • 2021 – 30,585 miles
  • 2020 – 26,911 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,209 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded 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.

  • Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2026

Full MOT history

8 tests since 13 Jan 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,209 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    56,209 miles
    Test number
    731736502509
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  2. Fail56,205 miles (+5,573)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,205 miles
    Test number
    534656585627
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  3. Pass50,632 miles (+5,147)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    50,632 miles
    Test number
    924629724508
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  4. Pass45,485 miles (+5,275)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    45,485 miles
    Test number
    471974748263
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass40,210 miles (+5,382)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    40,210 miles
    Test number
    852595395036
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  6. Pass34,828 miles (+4,243)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    34,828 miles
    Test number
    387043908905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass30,585 miles (+3,674)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    30,585 miles
    Test number
    642778291314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass26,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    26,911 miles
    Test number
    179882866333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 VML

Does L3 VML currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 VML is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 VML?
The MOT on L3 VML is valid until 18 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 VML done?
L3 VML was recorded at 56,209 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 4,877 miles a year.
Has L3 VML ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 VML has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L3 VML 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 VML find?
L3 VML passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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