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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 2,496 cc

L4 BVSMOT history

L4 BVS is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 9 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 78,625 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

L4 BVS silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Aug 2027
Mileage
78,625 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,508 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 BVS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 BVS was last recorded at 78,625 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 593 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,032 miles · 2 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
593 miles
Average per year
3,508 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,625 miles
  • 2025 – 78,032 miles
  • 2024 – 76,429 miles
  • 2023 – 65,277 miles
  • 2022 – 62,325 miles
  • 2021 – 59,173 miles
  • 2020 – 56,213 miles
  • 2019 – 53,541 miles
  • 2018 – 52,191 miles
  • 2017 – 50,034 miles
  • 2016 – 46,942 miles
  • 2015 – 44,596 miles
  • 2014 – 41,024 miles
  • 2013 – 35,066 miles
  • 2012 – 30,188 miles
  • 2011 – 26,890 miles
  • 2010 – 23,444 miles
  • 2009 – 20,351 miles
  • 2008 – 15,721 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,625 miles

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in Tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in Tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,625 miles (+593)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    78,625 miles
    Test number
    122847118222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass78,032 miles (+1,603)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    78,032 miles
    Test number
    155380739320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass76,429 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    76,429 miles
    Test number
    552936244651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail76,429 miles (+11,152)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,429 miles
    Test number
    346798203460
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass65,277 miles (+2,952)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    65,277 miles
    Test number
    415197195110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass62,325 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    62,325 miles
    Test number
    848818435795
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail62,321 miles (+3,148)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,321 miles
    Test number
    343123649779
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front Arm Outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass59,173 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    59,173 miles
    Test number
    929283728394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail59,171 miles (+2,958)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,171 miles
    Test number
    550366475838
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass56,213 miles (+2,672)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    56,213 miles
    Test number
    179784583628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass53,541 miles (+1,350)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    53,541 miles
    Test number
    362698742241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass52,191 miles (+2,157)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    52,191 miles
    Test number
    376871058634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass50,034 miles (+3,092)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    50,034 miles
    Test number
    798750626653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass46,942 miles (+2,346)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    46,942 miles
    Test number
    989211076021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass44,596 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    44,596 miles
    Test number
    333435091557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail44,596 miles (+3,572)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,596 miles
    Test number
    707905375131
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

  17. Pass41,024 miles (+5,958)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    41,024 miles
    Test number
    696120174288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,066 miles (+4,878)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    35,066 miles
    Test number
    305379363216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,188 miles (+3,298)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    30,188 miles
    Test number
    359741572241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass26,890 miles (+3,446)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    26,890 miles
    Test number
    779864161265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,444 miles (+3,093)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    23,444 miles
    Test number
    910127360241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,351 miles (+4,630)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    20,351 miles
    Test number
    281728769228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass15,721 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    15,721 miles
    Test number
    734048448220
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine oil level low

Questions about L4 BVS

Does L4 BVS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 BVS is valid until 9 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 BVS?
The MOT on L4 BVS is valid until 9 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 BVS done?
L4 BVS was recorded at 78,625 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 3,508 miles a year.
Has L4 BVS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 BVS has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on L4 BVS 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 BVS find?
L4 BVS passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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