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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

L6 CEEMOT history

L6 CEE is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 20 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 116,451 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

L6 CEE silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Apr 2027
Mileage
116,451 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
4,821 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 CEE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
20 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 CEE was last recorded at 116,451 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 2,433 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,018 miles · 23 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,433 miles
Average per year
4,821 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,451 miles
  • 2025 – 114,018 miles
  • 2024 – 110,109 miles
  • 2023 – 107,873 miles
  • 2022 – 107,059 miles
  • 2021 – 106,137 miles
  • 2019 – 105,001 miles
  • 2018 – 102,434 miles
  • 2017 – 99,937 miles
  • 2016 – 94,325 miles
  • 2015 – 86,335 miles
  • 2014 – 79,366 miles
  • 2013 – 72,946 miles
  • 2012 – 66,172 miles
  • 2011 – 61,630 miles
  • 2010 – 56,574 miles
  • 2009 – 50,806 miles
  • 2008 – 45,456 miles
  • 2007 – 40,998 miles
  • 2006 – 22,784 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,451 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryUnder vehicle in places

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.

  • Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

33 tests since 15 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,451 miles (+2,433)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    116,451 miles
    Test number
    809187852534
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle in places

  2. Pass114,018 miles (+35)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    114,018 miles
    Test number
    427023157197
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle rusty in places, also covered with paint

  3. Fail113,983 miles (+3,874)1 dangerous8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,983 miles
    Test number
    282079039808
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle rusty in places, also covered with paint

  4. Pass110,109 miles (+56)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    110,109 miles
    Test number
    318848081133
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to rear of vehicle

  5. Fail110,053 miles (+2,180)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,053 miles
    Test number
    291555184174
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to rear of vehicle

  6. Pass107,873 miles (+7)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    107,873 miles
    Test number
    636190115822
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to rear axle and suspension components.

  7. Fail107,866 miles (+807)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,866 miles
    Test number
    994781360580
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to rear axle and suspension components.

  8. Pass107,059 miles (+922)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    107,059 miles
    Test number
    350873042046
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened SURFACE CORROSION (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass106,137 miles (+1,136)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    106,137 miles
    Test number
    250891672387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass105,001 miles (+4)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    105,001 miles
    Test number
    860809017896
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear nearside and offside inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryRear slight noise from internal brake shoes when wheel is spun
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension components corroded / worn

  11. Fail104,997 miles (+2,563)2 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,997 miles
    Test number
    727429770588
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear nearside and offside inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryRear slight noise from internal brake shoes when wheel is spun
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension components corroded / worn

  12. Pass102,434 miles (+4)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    102,434 miles
    Test number
    313034848518
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear all rear suspension components corroded / worn

  13. Fail102,430 miles (+2,493)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,430 miles
    Test number
    299497705055
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear all rear suspension components corroded / worn

  14. Pass99,937 miles (+41)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    99,937 miles
    Test number
    169530835073
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail99,896 miles (+5,571)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,896 miles
    Test number
    892478586153
    • FailureCentral Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative Both fronts not working (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass94,325 miles (+253)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    94,325 miles
    Test number
    439526053458
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
    • AdvisoryUnderside of car starting to corrode

  17. Fail94,072 miles (+7,737)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,072 miles
    Test number
    839158099156
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
    • AdvisoryUnderside of car starting to corrode

  18. Pass86,335 miles (+46)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    86,335 miles
    Test number
    561211439837
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Fail86,289 miles (+6,923)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,289 miles
    Test number
    233936061065
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded unable to see lower part of spring (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on outer edge and just passed test (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail79,366 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,366 miles
    Test number
    316721634331
    • Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Pass79,366 miles (+6,420)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    79,366 miles
    Test number
    575011334342
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass72,946 miles (+146)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    72,946 miles
    Test number
    585553743399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail72,800 miles (+6,628)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,800 miles
    Test number
    695679333313
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass66,172 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    66,172 miles
    Test number
    945259942335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail66,168 miles (+4,538)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,168 miles
    Test number
    405427942441
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass61,630 miles (+5,056)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    61,630 miles
    Test number
    759293651393
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  27. Pass56,574 miles (+5,768)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    56,574 miles
    Test number
    873548820324
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

  28. Pass50,806 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    50,806 miles
    Test number
    324339209391
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Fail50,806 miles (+5,350)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,806 miles
    Test number
    422489509409
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  30. Pass45,456 miles (+4,458)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    45,456 miles
    Test number
    340467098425
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass40,998 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    40,998 miles
    Test number
    310637527343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail40,998 miles (+18,214)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,998 miles
    Test number
    512017627322
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  33. Pass22,784 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    22,784 miles
    Test number
    513699716353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L6 CEE

Does L6 CEE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 CEE is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L6 CEE?
The MOT on L6 CEE is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L6 CEE done?
L6 CEE was recorded at 116,451 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 4,821 miles a year.
Has L6 CEE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 CEE has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on L6 CEE 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 CEE find?
L6 CEE passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; under vehicle in places.

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