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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Diesel · 2015 · 2,143 cc

L40 PLBMOT history

L40 PLB is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 16 Oct 2015. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 126,233 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

L40 PLB blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Nov 2026
Mileage
126,233 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
14,832 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 PLB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
16 Oct 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 PLB was last recorded at 126,233 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 17,553 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,680 miles · 9 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
17,553 miles
Average per year
14,832 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 126,233 miles
  • 2024 – 108,680 miles
  • 2023 – 93,028 miles
  • 2022 – 75,536 miles
  • 2021 – 57,864 miles
  • 2020 – 42,709 miles
  • 2019 – 21,063 miles
  • 2018 – 20,655 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,233 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 2mm (255/35/R19) **(recommend replacement soon)**

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 3mm (255/35/R19)**(recommend replacement soon)**

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

9 tests since 25 Sept 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,233 miles (+17,553)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    126,233 miles
    Test number
    177647169936
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass108,680 miles (+15,652)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    108,680 miles
    Test number
    992350545554
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on wear limit now advise replace (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass93,028 miles (+17,492)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    93,028 miles
    Test number
    419265371512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass75,536 miles (+26)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    75,536 miles
    Test number
    204792399175
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 2mm (255/35/R19) **(recommend replacement soon)** (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 3mm (255/35/R19)**(recommend replacement soon)** (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail75,510 miles (+17,646)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,510 miles
    Test number
    951533202491
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 2mm (255/35/R19) **(recommend replacement soon)** (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 3mm (255/35/R19)**(recommend replacement soon)** (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass57,864 miles (+15,155)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    57,864 miles
    Test number
    412929022320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass42,709 miles (+21,646)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    42,709 miles
    Test number
    706740065090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass21,063 miles (+408)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    21,063 miles
    Test number
    900145513099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass20,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    20,655 miles
    Test number
    975392655089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 PLB

Does L40 PLB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 PLB is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L40 PLB?
The MOT on L40 PLB is valid until 10 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 PLB done?
L40 PLB was recorded at 126,233 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 14,832 miles a year.
Has L40 PLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 PLB has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on L40 PLB 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 L40 PLB find?
L40 PLB passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides.

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