Mercedes-Benz C
Silver · Petrol · 1996 · 1,799 cc
L4 DERMOT history
L4 DER is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 26 Apr 1996. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 28,512 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 28,512 mi
- At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 19 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 909 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L4 DER
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,799 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 26 Apr 1996
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L4 DER was last recorded at 28,512 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 28,511 miles · 26 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 909 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 28,512 miles
- 2024 – 28,295 miles
- 2023 – 27,414 miles
- 2022 – 26,804 miles
- 2021 – 25,746 miles
- 2020 – 25,204 miles
- 2019 – 23,809 miles
- 2018 – 23,123 miles
- 2016 – 20,706 miles
- 2015 – 18,659 miles
- 2014 – 17,242 miles
- 2013 – 17,232 miles
- 2012 – 17,185 miles
- 2011 – 16,630 miles
- 2010 – 16,221 miles
- 2009 – 15,598 miles
- 2008 – 15,054 miles
- 2007 – 12,483 miles
- 2006 – 10,227 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass28,512 miles
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisorySuspension components rusty all 4 corners
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.
Front Lower Suspension arm bushes are slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
24 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass28,512 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 28,512 miles
- Test number
- 109408597063
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySuspension components rusty all 4 corners
Fail28,511 miles (+216)4 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,511 miles
- Test number
- 333479523805
- MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all four corners (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass28,295 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 28,295 miles
- Test number
- 160356383096
- MinorFront Windscreen 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And Deep Splits in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail28,295 miles (+881)4 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,295 miles
- Test number
- 111993095673
- MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
- MinorFront Windscreen 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And Deep Splits in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass27,414 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 27,414 miles
- Test number
- 259680743442
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Internal condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm bushes are slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Tyres have surface cracks
Fail27,414 miles (+610)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,414 miles
- Test number
- 464724307069
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Internal condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm bushes are slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Tyres have surface cracks
Pass26,804 miles (+1,058)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 26,804 miles
- Test number
- 342290367705
- AdvisoryFront Lower suspension arm bushes are slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front indicater has slight condensation
Pass25,746 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 25,746 miles
- Test number
- 478059676664
- AdvisoryFront Lower suspension arm bushes are slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front indicater has condensation inside
Fail25,746 miles (+542)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,746 miles
- Test number
- 625423437312
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Lower suspension arm bushes are slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front indicater has condensation inside
Pass25,204 miles (+7)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 25,204 miles
- Test number
- 209548627890
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail25,197 miles (+1,388)3 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,197 miles
- Test number
- 913337265311
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass23,809 miles (+686)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 23,809 miles
- Test number
- 813543022305
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass23,123 miles (+2,417)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 23,123 miles
- Test number
- 979332366732
- AdvisoryFront wiper blade is slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryAll tyres are slightly deteriorated
Pass20,706 miles (+2,047)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 20,706 miles
- Test number
- 936637659611
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySteering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Pass18,659 miles (+1,417)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 18,659 miles
- Test number
- 459821375031
- NoteFront wiper blade is slightly deteriorated
Pass17,242 miles (+10)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 17,242 miles
- Test number
- 965224084011
- NoteAll tyres are cracked and starting to deteriorate
Pass17,232 miles (+47)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 17,232 miles
- Test number
- 188077473481
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,185 miles (+555)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 17,185 miles
- Test number
- 549269962071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,630 miles (+409)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 16,630 miles
- Test number
- 159853071463
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,221 miles (+623)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 16,221 miles
- Test number
- 451335670060
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass15,598 miles (+544)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 15,598 miles
- Test number
- 214317679046
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass15,054 miles (+2,571)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 15,054 miles
- Test number
- 593931378053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,483 miles (+2,256)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 12,483 miles
- Test number
- 142022457009
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,227 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 10,227 miles
- Test number
- 922600966071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L4 DER
- Does L4 DER currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 DER is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L4 DER?
- The MOT on L4 DER is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L4 DER done?
- L4 DER was recorded at 28,512 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 909 miles a year.
- Has L4 DER ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L4 DER has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on L4 DER 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 DER find?
- L4 DER passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 1 more.
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