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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

L4 KTCMOT history

L4 KTC is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 3 Mar 2004. Its MOT expired on 30 Mar 2023 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 197,286 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2022.

L4 KTC blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Mar 2023
Mileage
197,286 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2022
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
11,793 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 KTC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
3 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 KTC was last recorded at 197,286 miles on 30 Mar 2022, 13,739 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,547 miles · 18 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
13,739 miles
Average per year
11,793 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 197,286 miles
  • 2021 – 183,547 miles
  • 2020 – 174,537 miles
  • 2019 – 172,167 miles
  • 2018 – 164,181 miles
  • 2017 – 155,883 miles
  • 2016 – 145,075 miles
  • 2015 – 135,828 miles
  • 2014 – 119,933 miles
  • 2013 – 109,161 miles
  • 2011 – 92,742 miles
  • 2010 – 63,470 miles
  • 2009 – 44,488 miles
  • 2008 – 28,166 miles
  • 2007 – 19,280 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,286 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (Rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT LIMIT

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 24 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,286 miles (+13,739)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    197,286 miles
    Test number
    700604813519
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (Rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Pass183,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    183,547 miles
    Test number
    529084718701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail183,547 miles (+9,010)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,547 miles
    Test number
    830628064560
    • Repaired at testExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testFront Position lamp not working 2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass174,537 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    174,537 miles
    Test number
    471827349115
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail174,537 miles (+2,370)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,537 miles
    Test number
    950854349711
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass172,167 miles (+43)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    172,167 miles
    Test number
    323437316697
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail172,124 miles (+7,943)2 dangerous3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,124 miles
    Test number
    162744019545
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass164,181 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    164,181 miles
    Test number
    178950812203
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  9. FailMileage not read4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    121663826245
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  10. Pass155,883 miles (+339)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    155,883 miles
    Test number
    420350070979
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  11. Fail155,544 miles (+10,469)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,544 miles
    Test number
    474599202897
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  12. Pass145,075 miles (+9,247)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    145,075 miles
    Test number
    225879375015
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  13. Pass135,828 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    135,828 miles
    Test number
    876172445037
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail135,822 miles (+15,889)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,822 miles
    Test number
    596142045093
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass119,933 miles (+10,772)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    119,933 miles
    Test number
    206077824059
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass109,161 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    109,161 miles
    Test number
    595873443068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail109,161 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,161 miles
    Test number
    865035833072
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Fail109,161 miles (+16,419)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,161 miles
    Test number
    935406613012
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass92,742 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    92,742 miles
    Test number
    295228221319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail92,742 miles (+14,425)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,742 miles
    Test number
    977328621322
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass78,317 miles5 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    78,317 miles
    Test number
    276010421025
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on both outer edges
    • NoteCentre exhaust mounting braket broken
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteFront number plate starting to disfigure
    • NoteHigh level brake light damaged but not showing white light

  22. Fail78,301 miles (+14,831)1 failure5 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,301 miles
    Test number
    939530421000
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on both outer edges
    • NoteCentre exhaust mounting braket broken
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteFront number plate starting to disfigure
    • NoteHigh level brake light damaged but not showing white light
    • NoteNearside rear tyre on 3mm of tread

  23. Pass63,470 miles (+18,982)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    63,470 miles
    Test number
    331774830042
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCentre stop lamp slightly damaged.

  24. Pass44,488 miles (+16,322)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    44,488 miles
    Test number
    370400639097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass28,166 miles (+8,886)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    28,166 miles
    Test number
    984250068080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass19,280 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    19,280 miles
    Test number
    563795457007
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L4 KTC

Does L4 KTC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L4 KTC expired on 30 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L4 KTC?
The MOT on L4 KTC expired on 30 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L4 KTC done?
L4 KTC was recorded at 197,286 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2022, an average of 11,793 miles a year.
Has L4 KTC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 KTC has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on L4 KTC 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 KTC find?
L4 KTC passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play (rear); offside rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively.

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