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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Diesel · 1993 · 2,497 cc

L45 HGMMOT history

L45 HGM is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 6 Dec 1993. Its MOT expired on 13 Oct 2024 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 120,864 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Oct 2024
Mileage
120,864 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2023
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,077 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L45 HGM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
6 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L45 HGM was last recorded at 120,864 miles on 14 Oct 2023, 7,281 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
113,583 miles · 17 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
7,281 miles
Average per year
2,077 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 120,864 miles
  • 2022 – 113,583 miles
  • 2021 – 112,008 miles
  • 2019 – 102,438 miles
  • 2018 – 100,616 miles
  • 2016 – 97,772 miles
  • 2015 – 94,765 miles
  • 2014 – 91,906 miles
  • 2009 – 91,596 miles
  • 2008 – 91,098 miles
  • 2007 – 89,670 miles
  • 2006 – 86,567 miles
  • 2005 – 83,667 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,864 miles
  • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 15 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,864 miles (+7,281)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    120,864 miles
    Test number
    810717026062
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass113,583 miles (+1,575)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    113,583 miles
    Test number
    919737723264
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass112,008 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    112,008 miles
    Test number
    120266841664
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail112,008 miles (+9,570)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,008 miles
    Test number
    756899247986
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass102,438 miles (+1,822)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    102,438 miles
    Test number
    127574826976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass100,616 miles (+2,844)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    100,616 miles
    Test number
    910818871953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass97,772 miles (+3,007)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    97,772 miles
    Test number
    885722708278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass94,765 miles (+2,859)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    94,765 miles
    Test number
    108912085468
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  9. Pass91,906 miles (+310)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    91,906 miles
    Test number
    955090394099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass91,596 miles (+498)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    91,596 miles
    Test number
    522388829340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass91,098 miles (+1,428)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    91,098 miles
    Test number
    480038918333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass89,670 miles (+3,103)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    89,670 miles
    Test number
    474985227390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass86,567 miles (+2,900)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    86,567 miles
    Test number
    230772116357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass83,667 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    83,667 miles
    Test number
    543389715386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L45 HGM

Does L45 HGM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L45 HGM expired on 13 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L45 HGM?
The MOT on L45 HGM expired on 13 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L45 HGM done?
L45 HGM was recorded at 120,864 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2023, an average of 2,077 miles a year.
Has L45 HGM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L45 HGM has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on L45 HGM 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 L45 HGM find?
L45 HGM passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2023 with 4 advisories: drag link end ball joint has slight play; exhaust noisy; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 1 more.

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