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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 2,148 cc

L70 LTYMOT history

L70 LTY is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 28 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 13 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 168,025 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

L70 LTY silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Dec 2026
Mileage
168,025 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,714 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 LTY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
28 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 LTY was last recorded at 168,025 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 6,545 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,480 miles · 14 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
6,545 miles
Average per year
8,714 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 168,025 miles
  • 2024 – 161,480 miles
  • 2023 – 155,146 miles
  • 2022 – 143,661 miles
  • 2021 – 134,493 miles
  • 2020 – 125,937 miles
  • 2019 – 116,686 miles
  • 2018 – 100,362 miles
  • 2017 – 80,654 miles
  • 2016 – 54,513 miles
  • 2015 – 53,093 miles
  • 2014 – 51,543 miles
  • 2013 – 49,765 miles
  • 2012 – 48,232 miles
  • 2011 – 44,091 miles
  • 2010 – 36,208 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,025 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front daytime running light inoperative

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 27 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,025 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    168,025 miles
    Test number
    748852029645
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail168,025 miles (+6,545)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,025 miles
    Test number
    213706158960
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass161,480 miles (+18)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    161,480 miles
    Test number
    300722783736
    • AdvisoryNearside Front daytime running light inoperative
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  4. Fail161,462 miles (+6,316)4 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,462 miles
    Test number
    613159242878
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front daytime running light inoperative
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  5. Pass155,146 miles (+11,485)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    155,146 miles
    Test number
    685238981729
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both siodes (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass143,661 miles (+9,168)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    143,661 miles
    Test number
    799830832959
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass134,493 miles (+3)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    134,493 miles
    Test number
    569851707318
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail134,490 miles (+8,553)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,490 miles
    Test number
    833777443167
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass125,937 miles (+9,251)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    125,937 miles
    Test number
    670850169921
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass116,686 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    116,686 miles
    Test number
    467957805799
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted both fronts (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  11. Fail116,684 miles (+16,322)3 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,684 miles
    Test number
    520990469534
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass100,362 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    100,362 miles
    Test number
    750547748807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail100,362 miles (+19,708)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,362 miles
    Test number
    960737908302
    • 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))

  14. Pass80,654 miles (+26,141)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    80,654 miles
    Test number
    386680102084
    • DangerousNearside Front tyre worn to edges and cut on inner wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on edges

  15. Pass54,513 miles (+1,420)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    54,513 miles
    Test number
    464777953989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,093 miles (+1,550)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    53,093 miles
    Test number
    987323565112
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass51,543 miles (+1,778)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    51,543 miles
    Test number
    995325784130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,765 miles (+1,533)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    49,765 miles
    Test number
    158539773116
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass48,232 miles (+4,141)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    48,232 miles
    Test number
    575579372149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,091 miles (+7,883)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    44,091 miles
    Test number
    465722601467
    • NoteBOTH REAR TYRES CLOSE TO TREAD DEPTH LIMITS

  21. Pass36,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    36,208 miles
    Test number
    743550200341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L70 LTY

Does L70 LTY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 LTY is valid until 13 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L70 LTY?
The MOT on L70 LTY is valid until 13 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L70 LTY done?
L70 LTY was recorded at 168,025 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 8,714 miles a year.
Has L70 LTY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 LTY has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L70 LTY 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 LTY find?
L70 LTY passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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