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Mercedes-Benz C180

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,796 cc

L77 ALSMOT history

L77 ALS is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C180 first used on 18 Mar 2006. Its MOT expired on 18 Sept 2025 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 118,148 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2024.

L77 ALS black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Sept 2025
Mileage
118,148 mi
At MOT on 19 Sept 2024
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,533 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L77 ALS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C180
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
18 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L77 ALS was last recorded at 118,148 miles on 19 Sept 2024, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,140 miles · 11 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
6,533 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 118,148 miles
  • 2023 – 113,847 miles
  • 2022 – 109,913 miles
  • 2021 – 106,057 miles
  • 2020 – 102,395 miles
  • 2019 – 98,024 miles
  • 2018 – 93,843 miles
  • 2017 – 89,768 miles
  • 2016 – 84,052 miles
  • 2015 – 73,502 miles
  • 2014 – 65,284 miles
  • 2013 – 59,334 miles
  • 2012 – 47,959 miles
  • 2011 – 37,658 miles
  • 2010 – 27,042 miles
  • 2009 – 17,477 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,148 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp lens deteriorating

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.

  • Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2017–2023

  • Covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2017–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 23 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,148 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    118,148 miles
    Test number
    524555501110
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lens deteriorating

  2. Fail118,140 miles (+4,293)3 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,140 miles
    Test number
    485556114179
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody and suspension components corroded

  3. Pass113,847 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    113,847 miles
    Test number
    258479625837
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  4. Fail113,874 miles (+3,961)2 dangerous1 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,874 miles
    Test number
    894600430974
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  5. Pass109,913 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    109,913 miles
    Test number
    984749979118
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met(17%
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  6. Fail109,913 miles (+3,856)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,913 miles
    Test number
    263716758339
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met(17%
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  7. Pass106,057 miles (+3,662)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    106,057 miles
    Test number
    738548412914
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  8. Pass102,395 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    102,395 miles
    Test number
    100054011143
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing outer edge
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  9. Fail102,395 miles (+4,371)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,395 miles
    Test number
    467329456028
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing outer edge
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  10. Pass98,024 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    98,024 miles
    Test number
    657139782079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing outer edge
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Fail98,024 miles (+4,181)1 dangerous8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,024 miles
    Test number
    265847073563
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing outer edge
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass93,843 miles (+4,075)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    93,843 miles
    Test number
    308501223183
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass89,768 miles (+5,716)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    89,768 miles
    Test number
    626084111573
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass84,052 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    84,052 miles
    Test number
    883437034949
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s advise replacement (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s advise replacement (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail84,052 miles (+10,550)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,052 miles
    Test number
    857232784525
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s advise replacement (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s advise replacement (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass73,502 miles (+3)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    73,502 miles
    Test number
    995212905206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres tread getting low
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing outer edges

  17. Fail73,499 miles (+8,215)2 failures1 repaired5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,499 miles
    Test number
    476851205239
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres tread getting low
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing outer edges

  18. Fail65,284 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,284 miles
    Test number
    406942884102
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass65,284 miles (+5,950)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    65,284 miles
    Test number
    408832884104
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass59,334 miles (+2,700)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    59,334 miles
    Test number
    309038813368
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass56,634 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    56,634 miles
    Test number
    539479283167
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Fail56,634 miles (+8,675)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,634 miles
    Test number
    957222383160
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass47,959 miles (+10,301)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    47,959 miles
    Test number
    738202102234
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  24. Pass37,658 miles (+10,616)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    37,658 miles
    Test number
    296697651438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass27,042 miles (+9,565)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    27,042 miles
    Test number
    873004240123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass17,477 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    17,477 miles
    Test number
    204973819184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail17,477 miles1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,477 miles
    Test number
    282613219415
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about L77 ALS

Does L77 ALS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L77 ALS expired on 18 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L77 ALS?
The MOT on L77 ALS expired on 18 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L77 ALS done?
L77 ALS was recorded at 118,148 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2024, an average of 6,533 miles a year.
Has L77 ALS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L77 ALS has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on L77 ALS 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 L77 ALS find?
L77 ALS passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; headlamp lens deteriorating.

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