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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 6,208 cc

L4 RARMOT history

L4 RAR is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 29 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 31 May 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 79,356 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.

L4 RAR black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 May 2027
Mileage
79,356 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,873 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 RAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
6,208 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 May 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 RAR was last recorded at 79,356 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 3,091 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,265 miles · 24 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3,091 miles
Average per year
4,873 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,356 miles
  • 2024 – 76,265 miles
  • 2023 – 75,002 miles
  • 2022 – 69,419 miles
  • 2021 – 62,241 miles
  • 2020 – 60,190 miles
  • 2019 – 58,156 miles
  • 2017 – 54,881 miles
  • 2016 – 44,517 miles
  • 2015 – 27,097 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,356 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 7 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,356 miles (+3,091)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2027
    Odometer
    79,356 miles
    Test number
    585676858158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass76,265 miles (+1,263)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    76,265 miles
    Test number
    461878660828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass75,002 miles (+5,583)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    75,002 miles
    Test number
    320090383802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass69,419 miles (+7,178)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    69,419 miles
    Test number
    300395725684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass62,241 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    62,241 miles
    Test number
    493082891293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail62,239 miles (+2,049)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,239 miles
    Test number
    908210766623
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has puncture
  7. Pass60,190 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    60,190 miles
    Test number
    850106212117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail60,132 miles (+1,976)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,132 miles
    Test number
    383963868370
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass58,156 miles (+3,275)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    58,156 miles
    Test number
    419720337174
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  10. Pass54,881 miles (+10,364)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    54,881 miles
    Test number
    495542216938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass44,517 miles (+17,420)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    44,517 miles
    Test number
    596110426374
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has slight cut on outer sidewall
  12. Pass27,097 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    27,097 miles
    Test number
    604847741625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail27,056 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,056 miles
    Test number
    532444698140
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/40ZR18 91Y (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L4 RAR

Does L4 RAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 RAR is valid until 31 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 RAR?
The MOT on L4 RAR is valid until 31 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 RAR done?
L4 RAR was recorded at 79,356 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 4,873 miles a year.
Has L4 RAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 RAR has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on L4 RAR 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 RAR find?
L4 RAR passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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