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Green · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

L66 NJOMOT history

L66 NJO is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 26 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 99,879 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

L66 NJO green Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
99,879 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,908 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L66 NJO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

L66 NJO was last recorded at 99,879 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 2,295 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,584 miles · 22 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,295 miles
Average per year
3,908 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,879 miles
  • 2025 – 97,584 miles
  • 2024 – 94,600 miles
  • 2023 – 90,959 miles
  • 2022 – 88,647 miles
  • 2021 – 86,553 miles
  • 2020 – 84,132 miles
  • 2019 – 81,839 miles
  • 2018 – 78,937 miles
  • 2017 – 76,297 miles
  • 2016 – 75,937 miles
  • 2015 – 74,915 miles
  • 2014 – 69,846 miles
  • 2013 – 61,155 miles
  • 2012 – 54,242 miles
  • 2011 – 51,338 miles
  • 2010 – 44,190 miles
  • 2009 – 38,181 miles
  • 2008 – 31,039 miles
  • 2007 – 23,936 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail99,879 miles
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded

What MOT failures 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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 1 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail99,879 miles (+2,295)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,879 miles
    Test number
    894277985814
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded

  2. Pass97,584 miles (+2,984)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    97,584 miles
    Test number
    869411277409
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass94,600 miles (+3,641)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    94,600 miles
    Test number
    986488747458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass90,959 miles (+2,312)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    90,959 miles
    Test number
    219080980904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass88,647 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    88,647 miles
    Test number
    298165467213
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail88,634 miles (+2,081)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,634 miles
    Test number
    176693794783
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass86,553 miles (+2,421)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    86,553 miles
    Test number
    248664701992
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear bbj (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass84,132 miles (+2,293)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    84,132 miles
    Test number
    942419490611
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass81,839 miles (+2,902)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    81,839 miles
    Test number
    423455849763
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass78,937 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    78,937 miles
    Test number
    519753801694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail78,933 miles (+2,636)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,933 miles
    Test number
    141110991681
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass76,297 miles (+360)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    76,297 miles
    Test number
    480487293656
    • AdvisoryOffside & nearside rear brake discs heavily corroded on inner face
    • AdvisoryOffside & nearside wiper blades worn
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn near to limits
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisorySnow tyres fitted to front car

  13. Pass75,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    75,937 miles
    Test number
    483691779273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail75,937 miles (+1,022)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,937 miles
    Test number
    256301505726
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  15. Pass74,915 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    74,915 miles
    Test number
    345685436682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail74,915 miles (+5,069)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,915 miles
    Test number
    107800735188
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Pass69,846 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    69,846 miles
    Test number
    477829024450
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail69,839 miles (+8,684)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,839 miles
    Test number
    286659224389
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass61,155 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    61,155 miles
    Test number
    267068833320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail61,118 miles (+6,876)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,118 miles
    Test number
    689226833342
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass54,242 miles (+2,904)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    54,242 miles
    Test number
    295802892164
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass51,338 miles (+7,148)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    51,338 miles
    Test number
    675926691029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,190 miles (+6,009)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    44,190 miles
    Test number
    894863100111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail38,181 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,181 miles
    Test number
    141298199002
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass38,181 miles (+7,142)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    38,181 miles
    Test number
    672118399071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass31,039 miles (+7,103)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    31,039 miles
    Test number
    670077008119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass23,936 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    23,936 miles
    Test number
    463221927190
    • NoteFront discs surface corrosion

Questions about L66 NJO

Does L66 NJO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L66 NJO is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L66 NJO?
The MOT on L66 NJO is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L66 NJO done?
L66 NJO was recorded at 99,879 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 3,908 miles a year.
Has L66 NJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L66 NJO has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L66 NJO 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 L66 NJO find?
L66 NJO failed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 6 major defects and 5 advisories: exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside front headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect, and 8 more.

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