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Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,148 cc

L4 KNCMOT history

L4 KNC is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 18 MOT tests, with 115,660 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

L4 KNC black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jan 2027
Mileage
115,660 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
17 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,354 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 KNC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 KNC was last recorded at 115,660 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 1,866 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Jun 2011: 64,525 miles, lower than 66,083 miles on 30 Jun 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
113,794 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,866 miles
Average per year
3,354 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,660 miles
  • 2025 – 113,794 miles
  • 2023 – 111,988 miles
  • 2022 – 110,562 miles
  • 2021 – 109,028 miles
  • 2020 – 108,431 miles
  • 2019 – 106,803 miles
  • 2018 – 102,553 miles
  • 2017 – 97,768 miles
  • 2016 – 92,594 miles
  • 2015 – 90,319 miles
  • 2014 – 87,420 miles
  • 2013 – 83,553 miles
  • 2012 – 78,722 miles
  • 2011 – 64,525 miles
  • 2010 – 66,083 miles
  • 2009 – 60,186 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,660 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 1 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,660 miles (+1,866)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    115,660 miles
    Test number
    861111606736
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass113,794 miles (+1,806)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    113,794 miles
    Test number
    266479717698
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass111,988 miles (+1,426)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    111,988 miles
    Test number
    432292471158
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass110,562 miles (+1,534)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    110,562 miles
    Test number
    124821809148
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass109,028 miles (+597)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    109,028 miles
    Test number
    811079285764
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass108,431 miles (+1,628)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    108,431 miles
    Test number
    725334891277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass106,803 miles (+4,250)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    106,803 miles
    Test number
    516138544362
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass102,553 miles (+4,785)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    102,553 miles
    Test number
    164179808703
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass97,768 miles (+5,174)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    97,768 miles
    Test number
    895936317218
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass92,594 miles (+2,275)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    92,594 miles
    Test number
    865344970431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass90,319 miles (+2,899)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    90,319 miles
    Test number
    755836575111
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  12. Pass87,420 miles (+3,867)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    87,420 miles
    Test number
    678351984164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass83,553 miles (+4,831)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    83,553 miles
    Test number
    236883183417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass78,722 miles (+14,197)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    78,722 miles
    Test number
    315594882104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail64,525 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,525 miles
    Test number
    399210381110
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass64,525 miles (-1,558)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    64,525 miles
    Test number
    755080881130
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass66,083 miles (+5,897)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    66,083 miles
    Test number
    644491480161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass60,186 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    60,186 miles
    Test number
    243632989105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 KNC

Does L4 KNC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 KNC is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 KNC?
The MOT on L4 KNC is valid until 14 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 KNC done?
L4 KNC was recorded at 115,660 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 3,354 miles a year.
Has L4 KNC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 KNC has failed 1 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2011.
Has the mileage on L4 KNC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Jun 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L4 KNC find?
L4 KNC passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 4 more.

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