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Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,796 cc

L70 JEMMOT history

L70 JEM is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 8 Sept 2008. Its MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 144,472 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2025.

L70 JEM silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Oct 2026
Mileage
144,472 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,953 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 JEM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
8 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 JEM was last recorded at 144,472 miles on 14 Oct 2025, 11,238 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,234 miles · 6 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
11,238 miles
Average per year
7,953 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 144,472 miles
  • 2024 – 133,234 miles
  • 2023 – 124,489 miles
  • 2022 – 115,997 miles
  • 2021 – 107,631 miles
  • 2020 – 99,044 miles
  • 2019 – 86,654 miles
  • 2018 – 77,072 miles
  • 2017 – 67,392 miles
  • 2016 – 59,635 miles
  • 2015 – 54,352 miles
  • 2014 – 49,734 miles
  • 2013 – 44,521 miles
  • 2012 – 38,847 miles
  • 2011 – 33,840 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,472 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,472 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    144,472 miles
    Test number
    533417316973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail144,471 miles (+11,237)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,471 miles
    Test number
    387801136306
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass133,234 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    133,234 miles
    Test number
    211284336259
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  4. Fail133,230 miles (+8,741)2 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,230 miles
    Test number
    199797773524
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  5. Pass124,489 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    124,489 miles
    Test number
    619956685919
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  6. Fail124,483 miles (+8,486)2 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,483 miles
    Test number
    428439908838
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp lights dim and affected by indicator (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  7. Pass115,997 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    115,997 miles
    Test number
    149691787060
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  8. Fail115,993 miles (+8,362)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,993 miles
    Test number
    156919449336
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  9. Pass107,631 miles (+8,587)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    107,631 miles
    Test number
    511410690427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass99,044 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    99,044 miles
    Test number
    776916272274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail99,027 miles (+12,373)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,027 miles
    Test number
    349945238191
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass86,654 miles (+9,582)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    86,654 miles
    Test number
    502322387358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass77,072 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    77,072 miles
    Test number
    623734151725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail77,072 miles (+9,680)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,072 miles
    Test number
    526279316487
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  15. Pass67,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    67,392 miles
    Test number
    317009833167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail67,392 miles (+7,757)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,392 miles
    Test number
    823472403959
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass59,635 miles (+5,283)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    59,635 miles
    Test number
    460719225365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,352 miles (+4,618)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    54,352 miles
    Test number
    232994454220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,734 miles (+5,213)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    49,734 miles
    Test number
    307901924351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,521 miles (+5,674)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    44,521 miles
    Test number
    716106123379
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  21. Pass38,847 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    38,847 miles
    Test number
    136523412326
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  22. Fail38,847 miles (+5,007)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,847 miles
    Test number
    507272712304
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  23. Pass33,840 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    33,840 miles
    Test number
    856620221378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Questions about L70 JEM

Does L70 JEM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L70 JEM expired on 13 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L70 JEM?
The MOT on L70 JEM expired on 13 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L70 JEM done?
L70 JEM was recorded at 144,472 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2025, an average of 7,953 miles a year.
Has L70 JEM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 JEM has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L70 JEM 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 L70 JEM find?
L70 JEM passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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