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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Diesel · 2010 · 2,143 cc

L70 OTAMOT history

L70 OTA is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 22 Dec 2010. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 102,256 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

L70 OTA silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
102,256 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,202 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 OTA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
22 Dec 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 OTA was last recorded at 102,256 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 3,314 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,942 miles · 11 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,314 miles
Average per year
7,202 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,256 miles
  • 2025 – 98,942 miles
  • 2024 – 95,075 miles
  • 2023 – 91,870 miles
  • 2022 – 88,731 miles
  • 2021 – 86,964 miles
  • 2020 – 83,832 miles
  • 2019 – 79,388 miles
  • 2018 – 67,191 miles
  • 2017 – 56,699 miles
  • 2016 – 42,448 miles
  • 2015 – 29,034 miles
  • 2014 – 15,591 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,256 miles
  • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 26 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,256 miles (+3,314)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    102,256 miles
    Test number
    860622197669
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass98,942 miles (+3,867)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    98,942 miles
    Test number
    754875214322
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass95,075 miles (+3,205)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    95,075 miles
    Test number
    863116466135
    • MinorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f side light dim
    • AdvisoryRear anti roll bar show little corrosion
    • AdvisorySmall oil leak

  4. Pass91,870 miles (+3,139)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    91,870 miles
    Test number
    396158886839
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  5. Pass88,731 miles (+1,767)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    88,731 miles
    Test number
    997762832243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass86,964 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    86,964 miles
    Test number
    281590556742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail86,962 miles (+3,130)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,962 miles
    Test number
    491285987858
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass83,832 miles (+4,444)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    83,832 miles
    Test number
    928363921058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass79,388 miles (+12,197)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    79,388 miles
    Test number
    127703515449
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass67,191 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    67,191 miles
    Test number
    608754863892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail67,190 miles (+10,491)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,190 miles
    Test number
    278520778873
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

  12. Pass56,699 miles (+14,251)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    56,699 miles
    Test number
    718788209956
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass42,448 miles (+13,414)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    42,448 miles
    Test number
    359993961208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail29,034 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,034 miles
    Test number
    139105655478
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteO/s/f wiper smearing

  15. Pass29,034 miles (+13,443)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    29,034 miles
    Test number
    578145755094
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteO/s/f wiper smearing

  16. Pass15,591 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    15,591 miles
    Test number
    106277354005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L70 OTA

Does L70 OTA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 OTA is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L70 OTA?
The MOT on L70 OTA is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L70 OTA done?
L70 OTA was recorded at 102,256 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 7,202 miles a year.
Has L70 OTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 OTA has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on L70 OTA 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 OTA find?
L70 OTA passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive.

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