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Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,597 cc

L70 RDEMOT history

L70 RDE is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 9 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 18 Jul 2025 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 128,289 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jul 2024.

L70 RDE silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Jul 2025
Mileage
128,289 mi
At MOT on 19 Jul 2024
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,160 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 RDE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
9 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 RDE was last recorded at 128,289 miles on 19 Jul 2024, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,283 miles · 16 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
9,160 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 128,289 miles
  • 2022 – 124,543 miles
  • 2021 – 119,986 miles
  • 2020 – 98,697 miles
  • 2019 – 82,521 miles
  • 2018 – 58,316 miles
  • 2017 – 41,066 miles
  • 2016 – 36,503 miles
  • 2015 – 33,574 miles
  • 2014 – 30,092 miles
  • 2013 – 26,443 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,289 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 6 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,289 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    128,289 miles
    Test number
    587314230292
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  2. Fail128,283 miles (+3,740)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,283 miles
    Test number
    509401010301
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. Pass124,543 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    124,543 miles
    Test number
    840271895239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail124,542 miles (+4,556)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,542 miles
    Test number
    164572696226
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play insecure (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken [at bottom] (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass119,986 miles (+21,289)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    119,986 miles
    Test number
    275443066166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass98,697 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    98,697 miles
    Test number
    449533761011
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake requires adjustment
  7. Fail98,697 miles (+16,176)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,697 miles
    Test number
    408028032102
    • DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake requires adjustment
  8. Pass82,521 miles (+24,205)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    82,521 miles
    Test number
    592511876343
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  9. Pass58,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    58,316 miles
    Test number
    325951077650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail58,313 miles (+17,247)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,313 miles
    Test number
    451839702595
    • 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))
  11. Pass41,066 miles (+1,031)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    41,066 miles
    Test number
    866434671436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass40,035 miles (+3,532)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    40,035 miles
    Test number
    950147467360
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to underside
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre worn and perished
    • AdvisoryO/s/r pads worn
    • AdvisoryRear discs slightly corroded
  13. Pass36,503 miles (+2,929)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    36,503 miles
    Test number
    780598338212
    • AdvisoryO/s/r pads slightly worn
  14. Pass33,574 miles (+3,482)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    33,574 miles
    Test number
    496804965104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,092 miles (+3,649)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    30,092 miles
    Test number
    428444764175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass26,443 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    26,443 miles
    Test number
    875947353168
    • NoteFront pads very low and discs badly lipped

Questions about L70 RDE

Does L70 RDE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L70 RDE expired on 18 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L70 RDE?
The MOT on L70 RDE expired on 18 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L70 RDE done?
L70 RDE was recorded at 128,289 miles at its MOT on 19 Jul 2024, an average of 9,160 miles a year.
Has L70 RDE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 RDE has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on L70 RDE 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 RDE find?
L70 RDE passed its latest MOT on 19 Jul 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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