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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 1994 · 1,797 cc

L6 JPLMOT history

L6 JPL is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Jan 1994. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 135,184 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
135,184 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,465 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 JPL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,797 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
1 Jan 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 JPL was last recorded at 135,184 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,181 miles · 9 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
2,465 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,184 miles
  • 2025 – 135,147 miles
  • 2024 – 135,024 miles
  • 2023 – 135,013 miles
  • 2022 – 133,751 miles
  • 2021 – 132,951 miles
  • 2020 – 132,245 miles
  • 2019 – 124,312 miles
  • 2018 – 119,994 miles
  • 2017 – 118,697 miles
  • 2016 – 117,862 miles
  • 2015 – 115,338 miles
  • 2014 – 113,800 miles
  • 2013 – 108,714 miles
  • 2012 – 107,164 miles
  • 2011 – 104,984 miles
  • 2010 – 102,936 miles
  • 2009 – 99,458 miles
  • 2008 – 96,108 miles
  • 2007 – 91,472 miles
  • 2006 – 85,472 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,184 miles
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Coil spring corroded all four springs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 9 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,184 miles (+3)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    135,184 miles
    Test number
    379579532608
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (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 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail135,181 miles (+34)3 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,181 miles
    Test number
    308153148173
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (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 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass135,147 miles (+123)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    135,147 miles
    Test number
    498265416768
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill corroded but outside prescribed area
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass135,024 miles (+5)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    135,024 miles
    Test number
    954373922497
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail135,019 miles (+6)1 dangerous7 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,019 miles
    Test number
    954870789380
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail135,013 miles (+1,262)10 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,013 miles
    Test number
    632958502178
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror glass damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering box

  7. Pass133,751 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    133,751 miles
    Test number
    771150811191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r shock absorber corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/r shock absorber corroded

  8. Fail133,751 miles (+800)1 dangerous12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,751 miles
    Test number
    232570257302
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r shock absorber corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/r shock absorber corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs in poor condition

  9. Pass132,951 miles (+9)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    132,951 miles
    Test number
    226010715330
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail132,942 miles (+697)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,942 miles
    Test number
    624376200985
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass132,245 miles (+6)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    132,245 miles
    Test number
    163801785777
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail132,239 miles (+7,927)1 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,239 miles
    Test number
    762238098559
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass124,312 miles (+639)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    124,312 miles
    Test number
    219031991849
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  14. Fail123,673 miles (+3,679)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,673 miles
    Test number
    751122537872
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  15. Pass119,994 miles (+1,297)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    119,994 miles
    Test number
    124296696029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill/step (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  16. Pass118,697 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    118,697 miles
    Test number
    569724839669
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to offside rear sill but not in a prescribed area
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn low

  17. Fail118,697 miles (+835)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,697 miles
    Test number
    731063629357
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to offside rear sill but not in a prescribed area
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn low

  18. Pass117,862 miles (+2,524)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    117,862 miles
    Test number
    732031509956
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded

  19. Pass115,338 miles (+1,538)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    115,338 miles
    Test number
    855305650236
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded

  20. Pass113,800 miles (+5,086)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    113,800 miles
    Test number
    475389374224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront number plate damaged

  21. Pass108,714 miles (+1,550)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    108,714 miles
    Test number
    339486163209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass107,164 miles (+2,180)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    107,164 miles
    Test number
    886260622040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass104,984 miles (+2,048)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    104,984 miles
    Test number
    566430911058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass102,936 miles (+3,478)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    102,936 miles
    Test number
    552041520077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass99,458 miles (+3,350)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    99,458 miles
    Test number
    300419809019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass96,108 miles (+4,636)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    96,108 miles
    Test number
    650900618032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass91,472 miles (+6,000)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    91,472 miles
    Test number
    323750917065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass85,472 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    85,472 miles
    Test number
    713519206044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L6 JPL

Does L6 JPL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 JPL is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L6 JPL?
The MOT on L6 JPL is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L6 JPL done?
L6 JPL was recorded at 135,184 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 2,465 miles a year.
Has L6 JPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 JPL has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L6 JPL 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 JPL find?
L6 JPL passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; front coil spring corroded both, and 6 more.

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