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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

L4 BPAMOT history

L4 BPA is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 22 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 21 Dec 2024 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 80,122 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2023.

L4 BPA blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Dec 2024
Mileage
80,122 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2023
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,968 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 BPA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
22 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 BPA was last recorded at 80,122 miles on 22 Dec 2023, 2,300 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,822 miles · 1 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
2,300 miles
Average per year
3,968 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 80,122 miles
  • 2022 – 77,822 miles
  • 2021 – 69,044 miles
  • 2020 – 60,440 miles
  • 2019 – 54,061 miles
  • 2018 – 40,837 miles
  • 2017 – 32,285 miles
  • 2016 – 26,971 miles
  • 2014 – 24,676 miles
  • 2013 – 22,306 miles
  • 2012 – 20,165 miles
  • 2010 – 17,546 miles
  • 2009 – 16,193 miles
  • 2008 – 14,334 miles
  • 2007 – 13,101 miles
  • 2006 – 10,879 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,122 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major4 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 11 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,122 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    80,122 miles
    Test number
    408965071257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail80,122 miles (+2,300)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,122 miles
    Test number
    863859757345
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass77,822 miles (+13)2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    77,822 miles
    Test number
    897295019646
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  4. Fail77,809 miles (+8,765)1 dangerous2 major2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,809 miles
    Test number
    416450459954
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  5. Pass69,044 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    69,044 miles
    Test number
    608681072965
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated unable to see if split down to inner layer recommend further inspection (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Fail69,043 miles (+187)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,043 miles
    Test number
    874302767099
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated unable to see if split down to inner layer recommend further inspection (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Fail68,856 miles (+8,416)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,856 miles
    Test number
    957859045459
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both+wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted +nearside front (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass60,440 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    60,440 miles
    Test number
    129383950549
    • Advisory(Suspension components+brake pipes corroding,slight wear on front tyres,nearside front suspension bush slight wear at front
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing on edges

  9. Fail60,428 miles (+6,367)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,428 miles
    Test number
    485949040874
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link rod+play in joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • Advisory(Suspension components+brake pipes corroding,slight wear on front tyres,nearside front suspension bush slight wear at front
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing on edges

  10. Pass54,061 miles (+80)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    54,061 miles
    Test number
    899958508610
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted Both rear and offside front (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroding

  11. Fail53,981 miles (+13,144)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,981 miles
    Test number
    993434370958
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  12. Pass40,837 miles (+8,552)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    40,837 miles
    Test number
    456770485026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  13. Pass32,285 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    32,285 miles
    Test number
    793453598232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail32,272 miles (+5,301)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,272 miles
    Test number
    710774613778
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  15. Pass26,971 miles (+18)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    26,971 miles
    Test number
    395556132519
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre worn inner and outer sidewalls

  16. Fail26,953 miles (+2,277)3 failures1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,953 miles
    Test number
    549549216355
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre worn inner and outer sidewalls

  17. Pass24,676 miles (+2,370)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    24,676 miles
    Test number
    686887614066
    • NoteO/S/F tyre perished
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass22,306 miles (+2,141)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    22,306 miles
    Test number
    329041733000
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAirbag light indicates a fault
    • NoteO/s door mirror a little loose

  19. Pass20,165 miles (+2,619)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    20,165 miles
    Test number
    147660622080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass17,546 miles (+1,353)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    17,546 miles
    Test number
    522861300287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass16,193 miles (+1,859)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    16,193 miles
    Test number
    391062109267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass14,334 miles (+1,233)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    14,334 miles
    Test number
    711354608210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass13,101 miles (+2,222)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    13,101 miles
    Test number
    622807697193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass10,879 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    10,879 miles
    Test number
    163152896195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 BPA

Does L4 BPA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L4 BPA expired on 21 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L4 BPA?
The MOT on L4 BPA expired on 21 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L4 BPA done?
L4 BPA was recorded at 80,122 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2023, an average of 3,968 miles a year.
Has L4 BPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 BPA has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on L4 BPA 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 L4 BPA find?
L4 BPA passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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