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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

L6 ETMMOT history

L6 ETM is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 4 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 2 Mar 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 88,228 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2024.

L6 ETM silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Mar 2025
Mileage
88,228 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2024
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,214 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 ETM
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
4 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 ETM was last recorded at 88,228 miles on 27 Feb 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,227 miles · 26 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,214 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 88,228 miles
  • 2023 – 74,928 miles
  • 2022 – 66,680 miles
  • 2021 – 61,406 miles
  • 2020 – 61,129 miles
  • 2019 – 59,925 miles
  • 2018 – 57,971 miles
  • 2017 – 55,474 miles
  • 2016 – 53,808 miles
  • 2015 – 51,155 miles
  • 2014 – 48,373 miles
  • 2013 – 44,978 miles
  • 2012 – 41,625 miles
  • 2011 – 37,258 miles
  • 2010 – 32,881 miles
  • 2009 – 26,656 miles
  • 2008 – 22,021 miles
  • 2007 – 18,781 miles
  • 2006 – 13,771 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,228 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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 27 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,228 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    88,228 miles
    Test number
    316549616661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail88,227 miles (+13,299)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,227 miles
    Test number
    650285518990
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass74,928 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    74,928 miles
    Test number
    221133270575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail74,927 miles (+8,247)1 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,927 miles
    Test number
    654835410763
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system leaking from union on flexi (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass66,680 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    66,680 miles
    Test number
    369689428821
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlight lens faded

  6. Fail66,678 miles (+5,272)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,678 miles
    Test number
    728972561421
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlight lens faded

  7. Pass61,406 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    61,406 miles
    Test number
    128153064206
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail61,406 miles (+277)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,406 miles
    Test number
    141870574124
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded To o/s & n/s flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass61,129 miles (+1,204)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    61,129 miles
    Test number
    439456841189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass59,925 miles (+1,954)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    59,925 miles
    Test number
    276842650316
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass57,971 miles (+2,497)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    57,971 miles
    Test number
    492082168958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,474 miles (+1,666)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    55,474 miles
    Test number
    276742329185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,808 miles (+2,653)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    53,808 miles
    Test number
    973149503146
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass51,155 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    51,155 miles
    Test number
    936402915177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail51,091 miles (+2,718)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,091 miles
    Test number
    129874705146
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass48,373 miles (+3,395)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    48,373 miles
    Test number
    608028594068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,978 miles (+3,353)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    44,978 miles
    Test number
    809025883009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass41,625 miles (+124)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    41,625 miles
    Test number
    426311102127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail41,501 miles (+4,243)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,501 miles
    Test number
    918389182014
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass37,258 miles (+4,377)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    37,258 miles
    Test number
    466498181010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,881 miles (+6,225)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    32,881 miles
    Test number
    190719380068
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass26,656 miles (+4,635)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    26,656 miles
    Test number
    463020179099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,021 miles (+3,240)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    22,021 miles
    Test number
    740835188026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,781 miles (+5,010)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    18,781 miles
    Test number
    541814567124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass13,771 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    13,771 miles
    Test number
    114108676163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L6 ETM

Does L6 ETM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L6 ETM expired on 2 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L6 ETM?
The MOT on L6 ETM expired on 2 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L6 ETM done?
L6 ETM was recorded at 88,228 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2024, an average of 4,214 miles a year.
Has L6 ETM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 ETM has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on L6 ETM 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 ETM find?
L6 ETM passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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