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Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,148 cc

L66 SOFMOT history

L66 SOF is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Mar 2004. Its MOT expired on 1 Jan 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 177,171 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2023.

L66 SOF blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Jan 2025
Mileage
177,171 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2023
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,728 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L66 SOF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L66 SOF was last recorded at 177,171 miles on 19 Dec 2023, 106 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,065 miles · 14 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
106 miles
Average per year
7,728 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 177,171 miles
  • 2022 – 168,098 miles
  • 2021 – 159,623 miles
  • 2020 – 147,598 miles
  • 2019 – 138,846 miles
  • 2018 – 128,616 miles
  • 2017 – 124,040 miles
  • 2016 – 117,792 miles
  • 2015 – 115,039 miles
  • 2014 – 112,159 miles
  • 2013 – 109,690 miles
  • 2012 – 103,476 miles
  • 2011 – 88,960 miles
  • 2010 – 79,561 miles
  • 2009 – 73,020 miles
  • 2008 – 62,498 miles
  • 2007 – 52,246 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,171 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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,171 miles (+106)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    177,171 miles
    Test number
    636671674662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail177,065 miles (+8,967)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,065 miles
    Test number
    361486686169
    • DangerousFront Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass168,098 miles (+8,475)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    168,098 miles
    Test number
    640864357287
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass159,623 miles (+12,025)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    159,623 miles
    Test number
    805545629703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass147,598 miles (+8,752)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    147,598 miles
    Test number
    966927036552
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))
  6. Pass138,846 miles (+8,056)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    138,846 miles
    Test number
    826308967944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass130,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    130,790 miles
    Test number
    571265023353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail130,790 miles (+2,174)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,790 miles
    Test number
    290010409872
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass128,616 miles (+4,576)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    128,616 miles
    Test number
    518235866613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass124,040 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    124,040 miles
    Test number
    310217158361
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)
  11. Fail124,037 miles (+6,245)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,037 miles
    Test number
    747495087540
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass117,792 miles (+2,753)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    117,792 miles
    Test number
    823845968409
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both lower (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front trailing arms, front bushes slightly perished/worn (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass115,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    115,039 miles
    Test number
    499683405297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail115,039 miles (+2,880)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,039 miles
    Test number
    765933705292
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  15. Pass112,159 miles (+2,469)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    112,159 miles
    Test number
    256243604217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass109,690 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    109,690 miles
    Test number
    195111113388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail109,641 miles (+6,165)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,641 miles
    Test number
    975059103388
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  18. Pass103,476 miles (+14,516)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    103,476 miles
    Test number
    617738592222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail88,960 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,960 miles
    Test number
    365331391486
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  20. Pass88,960 miles (+9,399)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    88,960 miles
    Test number
    986301691283
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  21. Pass79,561 miles (+6,541)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    79,561 miles
    Test number
    631183190262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass73,020 miles (+10,522)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    73,020 miles
    Test number
    222917469217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  23. Pass62,498 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    62,498 miles
    Test number
    881084378290
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  24. Fail62,497 miles (+10,251)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,497 miles
    Test number
    362724978219
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  25. Pass52,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    52,246 miles
    Test number
    841543797264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L66 SOF

Does L66 SOF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L66 SOF expired on 1 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L66 SOF?
The MOT on L66 SOF expired on 1 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L66 SOF done?
L66 SOF was recorded at 177,171 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2023, an average of 7,728 miles a year.
Has L66 SOF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L66 SOF has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on L66 SOF 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 SOF find?
L66 SOF passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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