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Black · Diesel · 2014 · 2,143 cc

L6 BKLMOT history

L6 BKL is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 18 Jan 2014. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 98,697 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

L6 BKL black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
98,697 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,654 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 BKL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
18 Jan 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 BKL was last recorded at 98,697 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 1,115 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
97,582 miles · 7 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,115 miles
Average per year
4,654 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,697 miles
  • 2025 – 97,582 miles
  • 2024 – 96,404 miles
  • 2023 – 94,696 miles
  • 2022 – 92,716 miles
  • 2021 – 91,488 miles
  • 2020 – 86,103 miles
  • 2019 – 79,811 miles
  • 2018 – 69,228 miles
  • 2017 – 59,562 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,697 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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, 2025–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

13 tests since 12 Jan 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,697 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    98,697 miles
    Test number
    557994180763
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail98,697 miles (+1,115)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,697 miles
    Test number
    733116580385
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass97,582 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    97,582 miles
    Test number
    230301988512
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail97,582 miles (+1,178)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,582 miles
    Test number
    300242479881
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass96,404 miles (+1,708)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    96,404 miles
    Test number
    384368259558
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass94,696 miles (+1,980)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    94,696 miles
    Test number
    911457397585
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  7. Pass92,716 miles (+1,228)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    92,716 miles
    Test number
    423542694676
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  8. Pass91,488 miles (+5,385)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    91,488 miles
    Test number
    788192250437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass86,103 miles (+6,292)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    86,103 miles
    Test number
    662122167375
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  10. Pass79,811 miles (+10,583)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    79,811 miles
    Test number
    796304833902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass69,228 miles (+9,666)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    69,228 miles
    Test number
    170173467514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass59,562 miles (+5,473)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    59,562 miles
    Test number
    249255116960
    • AdvisoryEngine undercover / undertray fitted
  13. Pass54,089 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    54,089 miles
    Test number
    932555653333
    • AdvisoryNo smoke detected
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

Questions about L6 BKL

Does L6 BKL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 BKL is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L6 BKL?
The MOT on L6 BKL is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L6 BKL done?
L6 BKL was recorded at 98,697 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 4,654 miles a year.
Has L6 BKL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 BKL has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L6 BKL 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 L6 BKL find?
L6 BKL passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner; nearside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.

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