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Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,148 cc

L7 LUTMOT history

L7 LUT is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 17 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 26 Oct 2022 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 261,623 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2022.

L7 LUT silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Oct 2022
Mileage
261,623 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2022
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
15,718 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 LUT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
17 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

L7 LUT was last recorded at 261,623 miles on 21 Oct 2022, 7,548 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Jun 2013: 29,087 miles, lower than 127,592 miles on 25 Jun 2012.
  • 6 Jul 2015: 84,705 miles, lower than 184,705 miles on 3 Jul 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
254,075 miles · 27 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
7,548 miles
Average per year
15,718 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 261,623 miles
  • 2021 – 254,075 miles
  • 2020 – 249,289 miles
  • 2019 – 241,429 miles
  • 2018 – 228,002 miles
  • 2017 – 219,484 miles
  • 2016 – 205,183 miles
  • 2015 – 84,705 miles
  • 2014 – 166,987 miles
  • 2013 – 29,087 miles
  • 2012 – 127,592 miles
  • 2011 – 105,435 miles
  • 2009 – 77,296 miles
  • 2008 – 37,455 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail261,623 miles
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorStop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisorySlight play in front wheel bearings

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail261,623 miles (+7,548)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    261,623 miles
    Test number
    202310369235
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight play in front wheel bearings

  2. Pass254,075 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    254,075 miles
    Test number
    563462565734
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail254,075 miles (+4,786)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    254,075 miles
    Test number
    358294743528
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass249,289 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    249,289 miles
    Test number
    544042423899
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Fail249,287 miles (+7,858)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    249,287 miles
    Test number
    854941763649
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass241,429 miles (+13,427)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    241,429 miles
    Test number
    926146844310
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass228,002 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    228,002 miles
    Test number
    175133804585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail228,002 miles (+8,518)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,002 miles
    Test number
    820733815140
    • Repaired at testRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass219,484 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    219,484 miles
    Test number
    274185691643
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  10. Fail219,480 miles (+14,297)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,480 miles
    Test number
    280086752710
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  11. Pass205,183 miles (+120,478)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    205,183 miles
    Test number
    538508507111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass84,705 miles (-100,000)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    84,705 miles
    Test number
    565527785169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail184,705 miles (+17,718)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,705 miles
    Test number
    707954085188
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteO/s steering tie bar slight play

  14. Pass166,987 miles (+6)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    166,987 miles
    Test number
    478695584101
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail166,981 miles (+137,894)4 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,981 miles
    Test number
    215824184100
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass29,087 miles (-98,505)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    29,087 miles
    Test number
    418445973182
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass127,592 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    127,592 miles
    Test number
    677307272128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail127,592 miles (+22,157)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,592 miles
    Test number
    357727472132
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass105,435 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    105,435 miles
    Test number
    256040281145
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail105,434 miles (+28,138)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,434 miles
    Test number
    517730281125
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass77,296 miles (+39,841)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    77,296 miles
    Test number
    154628699136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,455 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    37,455 miles
    Test number
    911809398189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 LUT

Does L7 LUT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L7 LUT expired on 26 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L7 LUT?
The MOT on L7 LUT expired on 26 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L7 LUT done?
L7 LUT was recorded at 261,623 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2022, an average of 15,718 miles a year.
Has L7 LUT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 LUT has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on L7 LUT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 24 Jun 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L7 LUT find?
L7 LUT failed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2022 with 6 major defects and 2 advisories: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; nearside rear brake pipe excessively corroded; offside front headlamp insecure, and 5 more.

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