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Black · Petrol · 2010 · 1,796 cc

L4 EAUMOT history

L4 EAU is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Jun 2010. Its MOT expired on 23 Dec 2025 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 157,030 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2024.

L4 EAU black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Dec 2025
Mileage
157,030 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2024
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,892 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 EAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
1 Jun 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 EAU was last recorded at 157,030 miles on 17 Dec 2024, 8,274 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,756 miles · 18 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
8,274 miles
Average per year
10,892 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 157,030 miles
  • 2023 – 148,756 miles
  • 2022 – 138,273 miles
  • 2021 – 127,360 miles
  • 2020 – 118,971 miles
  • 2019 – 108,270 miles
  • 2018 – 99,149 miles
  • 2017 – 90,071 miles
  • 2016 – 78,089 miles
  • 2015 – 66,119 miles
  • 2014 – 49,127 miles
  • 2013 – 31,158 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,030 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 28 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,030 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    157,030 miles
    Test number
    754504972560
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail157,030 miles (+8,274)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,030 miles
    Test number
    462185986373
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass148,756 miles (+10,483)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    148,756 miles
    Test number
    823001847830
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass138,273 miles (+10,913)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    138,273 miles
    Test number
    108821320384
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn all four (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass127,360 miles (+8,389)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    127,360 miles
    Test number
    805795259020
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass118,971 miles (+2,135)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    118,971 miles
    Test number
    636189228575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass116,836 miles (+8,566)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    116,836 miles
    Test number
    769333459351
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass108,270 miles (+9,121)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    108,270 miles
    Test number
    477411936796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass99,149 miles (+9,078)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    99,149 miles
    Test number
    595483635743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass90,071 miles (+11,982)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    90,071 miles
    Test number
    826389204842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass78,089 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    78,089 miles
    Test number
    414930497838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail78,089 miles (+11,970)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,089 miles
    Test number
    496675440935
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  13. Pass66,119 miles (+16,992)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    66,119 miles
    Test number
    988750855199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass49,127 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    49,127 miles
    Test number
    408203354113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail49,127 miles (+17,969)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,127 miles
    Test number
    947161054191
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass31,158 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    31,158 miles
    Test number
    856758643129
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail31,158 miles1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,158 miles
    Test number
    767948943115
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about L4 EAU

Does L4 EAU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L4 EAU expired on 23 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L4 EAU?
The MOT on L4 EAU expired on 23 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L4 EAU done?
L4 EAU was recorded at 157,030 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2024, an average of 10,892 miles a year.
Has L4 EAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 EAU has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on L4 EAU 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 EAU find?
L4 EAU passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2024 with 1 advisory: rear inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both.

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