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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,148 cc

L3 YPCMOT history

L3 YPC is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 29 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 159,379 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

L3 YPC silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Nov 2026
Mileage
159,379 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,045 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 YPC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 YPC was last recorded at 159,379 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 6,635 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Sept 2022: 132,556 miles, lower than 175,399 miles on 25 Sept 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
152,744 miles · 26 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,635 miles
Average per year
9,045 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 159,379 miles
  • 2024 – 152,744 miles
  • 2023 – 144,655 miles
  • 2022 – 132,556 miles
  • 2021 – 175,399 miles
  • 2020 – 103,627 miles
  • 2019 – 98,472 miles
  • 2018 – 91,257 miles
  • 2017 – 83,159 miles
  • 2016 – 71,424 miles
  • 2015 – 63,248 miles
  • 2014 – 55,097 miles
  • 2013 – 47,824 miles
  • 2012 – 39,592 miles
  • 2011 – 30,948 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,379 miles
  • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper 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))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySlight damage to offside front hub

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 Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 14 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,379 miles (+6,635)2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    159,379 miles
    Test number
    866144731828
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight damage to offside front hub

  2. Pass152,744 miles (+5)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    152,744 miles
    Test number
    264550664936
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail152,739 miles (+8,084)1 dangerous4 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,739 miles
    Test number
    203815940055
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED light (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED light (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material boarder line, N/S/R to flexi heavily corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Pass144,655 miles (+24)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    144,655 miles
    Test number
    732380682308
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail144,631 miles (+12,075)2 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,631 miles
    Test number
    835568983940
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass132,556 miles (-42,843)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    132,556 miles
    Test number
    224158408101
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass175,399 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    175,399 miles
    Test number
    391227508540
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet only locking on o/s/f

  8. Fail175,392 miles (+127)2 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,392 miles
    Test number
    903580382051
    • 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 Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside bonnet catch not closing but offside is working an keeping bonnet down
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail175,265 miles (+71,638)2 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,265 miles
    Test number
    161355615810
    • 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))
    • MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass103,627 miles (+5,155)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    103,627 miles
    Test number
    827426124699
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass98,472 miles (+6)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    98,472 miles
    Test number
    197222685231
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  12. Fail98,466 miles (+7,209)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,466 miles
    Test number
    955361685299
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  13. Pass91,257 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    91,257 miles
    Test number
    606526490062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail91,257 miles (+8,098)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,257 miles
    Test number
    179252086578
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Tyre has ply or cords exposed X2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  15. Pass83,159 miles (+11,735)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    83,159 miles
    Test number
    199910916102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass71,424 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    71,424 miles
    Test number
    424141500081
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail71,424 miles (+8,176)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,424 miles
    Test number
    535381342460
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass63,248 miles (+8,151)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    63,248 miles
    Test number
    921458192247
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass55,097 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    55,097 miles
    Test number
    416758164215
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Fail55,097 miles (+7,273)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,097 miles
    Test number
    366658264433
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass47,824 miles (+8,232)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    47,824 miles
    Test number
    209849963279
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass39,592 miles (+8,644)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    39,592 miles
    Test number
    718238252206
    • NoteO/s/f tyre inner & outer edges worn

  23. Pass30,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    30,948 miles
    Test number
    158057851282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 YPC

Does L3 YPC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 YPC is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L3 YPC?
The MOT on L3 YPC is valid until 25 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 YPC done?
L3 YPC was recorded at 159,379 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 9,045 miles a year.
Has L3 YPC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 YPC has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on L3 YPC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Sept 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L3 YPC find?
L3 YPC passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 11 advisories: nearside windscreen wiper blade defective; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear, and 10 more.

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