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Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,796 cc

L78 PMHMOT history

L78 PMH is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 12 MOT tests, with 53,339 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

L78 PMH grey Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
53,339 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
12
12 passed · 0 failed
Per year
3,354 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L78 PMH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L78 PMH was last recorded at 53,339 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 3,783 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
49,556 miles · 3 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,783 miles
Average per year
3,354 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,339 miles
  • 2025 – 49,556 miles
  • 2024 – 46,256 miles
  • 2023 – 43,115 miles
  • 2022 – 39,985 miles
  • 2021 – 36,622 miles
  • 2020 – 33,371 miles
  • 2019 – 30,060 miles
  • 2018 – 26,670 miles
  • 2017 – 23,208 miles
  • 2016 – 19,274 miles
  • 2014 – 15,860 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,339 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 covers and under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

12 tests since 23 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,339 miles (+3,783)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    53,339 miles
    Test number
    769227789342
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass49,556 miles (+3,300)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    49,556 miles
    Test number
    699454296268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass46,256 miles (+3,141)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    46,256 miles
    Test number
    466527762320
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass43,115 miles (+3,130)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    43,115 miles
    Test number
    805098252108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass39,985 miles (+3,363)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    39,985 miles
    Test number
    376536428017
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass36,622 miles (+3,251)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    36,622 miles
    Test number
    844618255809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass33,371 miles (+3,311)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    33,371 miles
    Test number
    175236413437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass30,060 miles (+3,390)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    30,060 miles
    Test number
    220377617636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass26,670 miles (+3,462)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    26,670 miles
    Test number
    176164768387
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  10. Pass23,208 miles (+3,934)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    23,208 miles
    Test number
    422921701631
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
  11. Pass19,274 miles (+3,414)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    19,274 miles
    Test number
    874409572835
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
  12. Pass15,860 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    15,860 miles
    Test number
    535327754373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L78 PMH

Does L78 PMH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L78 PMH is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L78 PMH?
The MOT on L78 PMH is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L78 PMH done?
L78 PMH was recorded at 53,339 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 3,354 miles a year.
Has L78 PMH ever failed its MOT?
No. L78 PMH has passed all 12 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on L78 PMH 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 L78 PMH find?
L78 PMH passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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