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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 6,208 cc

L4 VASMOT history

L4 VAS is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 17 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 62,779 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Apr 2026.

L4 VAS black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Apr 2027
Mileage
62,779 mi
At MOT on 6 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,734 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 VAS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
6,208 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 VAS was last recorded at 62,779 miles on 6 Apr 2026, 1,292 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
61,487 miles · 18 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,292 miles
Average per year
2,734 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,779 miles
  • 2025 – 61,487 miles
  • 2024 – 60,924 miles
  • 2023 – 57,581 miles
  • 2022 – 56,845 miles
  • 2021 – 53,160 miles
  • 2020 – 49,261 miles
  • 2019 – 46,760 miles
  • 2017 – 43,883 miles
  • 2016 – 41,113 miles
  • 2015 – 38,075 miles
  • 2014 – 33,785 miles
  • 2013 – 29,734 miles
  • 2012 – 26,353 miles
  • 2011 – 22,063 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,779 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 16 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,779 miles (+1,292)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    62,779 miles
    Test number
    854157466437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass61,487 miles (+563)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    61,487 miles
    Test number
    652461113498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass60,924 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    60,924 miles
    Test number
    828618663000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail60,924 miles (+3,343)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,924 miles
    Test number
    566384159113
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass57,581 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    57,581 miles
    Test number
    261158910841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail57,581 miles (+736)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,581 miles
    Test number
    394034270020
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass56,845 miles (+3,685)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    56,845 miles
    Test number
    233113459843
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass53,160 miles (+3,899)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    53,160 miles
    Test number
    594547580728
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass49,261 miles (+2,501)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    49,261 miles
    Test number
    562963433582
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass46,760 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    46,760 miles
    Test number
    659633982993
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail46,760 miles (+2,877)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,760 miles
    Test number
    140084968466
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass43,883 miles (+2,770)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    43,883 miles
    Test number
    808201191354
    • AdvisoryBoth front wheels and offside rear wheel have been welded.

  13. Pass41,113 miles (+3,038)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    41,113 miles
    Test number
    834256022103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,075 miles (+4,290)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    38,075 miles
    Test number
    495215595151
    • 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)

  15. Pass33,785 miles (+4,051)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    33,785 miles
    Test number
    205237274448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,734 miles (+3,381)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    29,734 miles
    Test number
    705442893154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass26,353 miles (+4,290)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    26,353 miles
    Test number
    538544792166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass22,063 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    22,063 miles
    Test number
    207496131122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail22,063 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,063 miles
    Test number
    356506831180
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about L4 VAS

Does L4 VAS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 VAS is valid until 17 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 VAS?
The MOT on L4 VAS is valid until 17 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 VAS done?
L4 VAS was recorded at 62,779 miles at its MOT on 6 Apr 2026, an average of 2,734 miles a year.
Has L4 VAS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 VAS has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on L4 VAS 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 VAS find?
L4 VAS passed its latest MOT on 6 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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