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Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,987 cc

L77 SBMMOT history

L77 SBM is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 17 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 11 Apr 2026 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 140,454 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Apr 2025.

L77 SBM grey Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Apr 2026
Mileage
140,454 mi
At MOT on 12 Apr 2025
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,683 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L77 SBM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
17 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L77 SBM was last recorded at 140,454 miles on 12 Apr 2025, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,440 miles · 14 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
5,683 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 140,454 miles
  • 2024 – 133,066 miles
  • 2023 – 127,890 miles
  • 2022 – 119,016 miles
  • 2021 – 113,353 miles
  • 2020 – 112,131 miles
  • 2019 – 110,381 miles
  • 2018 – 106,369 miles
  • 2017 – 102,845 miles
  • 2016 – 99,612 miles
  • 2015 – 95,905 miles
  • 2014 – 89,057 miles
  • 2013 – 77,592 miles
  • 2012 – 65,145 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,454 miles
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 11 Jan 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,454 miles (+14)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    140,454 miles
    Test number
    729662207522
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail140,440 miles (+7,374)1 dangerous7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,440 miles
    Test number
    654807158752
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured link snapped (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device component leaking fuel cap missing and leaking diesel from spout (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component insecurely attached hub loose , moving on the bolts , play in wheel (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlastic undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection to underside and rear suspension arms etc
  3. Pass133,066 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    133,066 miles
    Test number
    918794701011
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Fail133,056 miles (+5,166)1 dangerous6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,056 miles
    Test number
    932012590937
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass127,890 miles (+8,874)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    127,890 miles
    Test number
    376824976260
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlastic undershields fitted
  6. Pass119,016 miles (+5,663)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    119,016 miles
    Test number
    764623295604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass113,353 miles (+71)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    113,353 miles
    Test number
    317376889743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail113,282 miles (+778)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,282 miles
    Test number
    845651144008
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  9. Pass112,504 miles (+373)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    112,504 miles
    Test number
    434961089259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass112,131 miles (+1,750)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    112,131 miles
    Test number
    893971381535
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror indicator is damp
    • AdvisoryOffside indicator in mirror is damp & deteriating
    • AdvisoryOffside rear exhaust heatshield is insecure
    • AdvisoryParking brake performance only just met minimum criteria indicating adjustment or replacement needed
  11. Pass110,381 miles (+4,012)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    110,381 miles
    Test number
    696577258478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass106,369 miles (+3,524)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    106,369 miles
    Test number
    949553524271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass102,845 miles (+3,233)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    102,845 miles
    Test number
    329324407925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass99,612 miles (+3,707)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    99,612 miles
    Test number
    939881229597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass95,905 miles (+6,848)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    95,905 miles
    Test number
    576844345057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
  16. Pass89,057 miles (+11,465)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    89,057 miles
    Test number
    238088644098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass77,592 miles (+12,447)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    77,592 miles
    Test number
    715986333003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass65,145 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    65,145 miles
    Test number
    548651312009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L77 SBM

Does L77 SBM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L77 SBM expired on 11 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L77 SBM?
The MOT on L77 SBM expired on 11 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L77 SBM done?
L77 SBM was recorded at 140,454 miles at its MOT on 12 Apr 2025, an average of 5,683 miles a year.
Has L77 SBM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L77 SBM has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on L77 SBM 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 SBM find?
L77 SBM passed its latest MOT on 12 Apr 2025 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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