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Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,149 cc

L4 HSLMOT history

L4 HSL is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 27 Apr 2007. Its MOT is valid until 1 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 122,488 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2025.

L4 HSL black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Nov 2026
Mileage
122,488 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,663 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 HSL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,149 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
27 Apr 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 HSL was last recorded at 122,488 miles on 20 Oct 2025, 19,524 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,964 miles · 14 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
19,524 miles
Average per year
6,663 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 122,488 miles
  • 2024 – 102,964 miles
  • 2023 – 88,143 miles
  • 2022 – 82,854 miles
  • 2021 – 75,832 miles
  • 2020 – 72,896 miles
  • 2019 – 69,135 miles
  • 2018 – 65,192 miles
  • 2017 – 60,486 miles
  • 2016 – 56,448 miles
  • 2015 – 48,407 miles
  • 2014 – 39,232 miles
  • 2013 – 33,305 miles
  • 2012 – 31,006 miles
  • 2011 – 27,550 miles
  • 2010 – 19,612 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,488 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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 Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,488 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    122,488 miles
    Test number
    670450815295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail122,488 miles (+19,524)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,488 miles
    Test number
    615045502794
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass102,964 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    102,964 miles
    Test number
    108009649904
    • AdvisoryService brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  4. Fail102,964 miles (+14,821)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,964 miles
    Test number
    717974534313
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass88,143 miles (+5,289)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    88,143 miles
    Test number
    102141909555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass82,854 miles (+7,022)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    82,854 miles
    Test number
    142504622101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass75,832 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    75,832 miles
    Test number
    877392446664
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail75,821 miles (+2,925)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,821 miles
    Test number
    418648923683
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm to the rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass72,896 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    72,896 miles
    Test number
    194439818458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail72,890 miles (+3,755)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,890 miles
    Test number
    183821339602
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass69,135 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    69,135 miles
    Test number
    728742320324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail69,132 miles (+3,940)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,132 miles
    Test number
    995432726614
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass65,192 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    65,192 miles
    Test number
    182467667366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail65,191 miles (+4,705)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,191 miles
    Test number
    325941969701
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn to rear marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass60,486 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    60,486 miles
    Test number
    144648309371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail60,485 miles (+4,037)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,485 miles
    Test number
    620625871061
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  17. Pass56,448 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    56,448 miles
    Test number
    661356783676
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on edges

  18. Fail56,442 miles (+8,035)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,442 miles
    Test number
    188123034989
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint marked yellow (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on edges

  19. Pass48,407 miles (+9,175)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    48,407 miles
    Test number
    155964360898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,232 miles (+5,927)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    39,232 miles
    Test number
    657932664251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,305 miles (+2,299)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    33,305 miles
    Test number
    707740693135
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass31,006 miles (+3,456)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    31,006 miles
    Test number
    845492272175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,550 miles (+7,938)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    27,550 miles
    Test number
    505698271142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass19,612 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    19,612 miles
    Test number
    673133130111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 HSL

Does L4 HSL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 HSL is valid until 1 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L4 HSL?
The MOT on L4 HSL is valid until 1 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 HSL done?
L4 HSL was recorded at 122,488 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2025, an average of 6,663 miles a year.
Has L4 HSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 HSL has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L4 HSL 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 HSL find?
L4 HSL passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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