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White · Diesel · 2014 · 2,143 cc

L7 NKLMOT history

L7 NKL is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 114,095 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Dec 2025.

L7 NKL white Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jan 2027
Mileage
114,095 mi
At MOT on 30 Dec 2025
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,360 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 NKL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
31 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 NKL was last recorded at 114,095 miles on 30 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,095 miles · 29 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
10,360 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 114,095 miles
  • 2024 – 101,378 miles
  • 2023 – 92,654 miles
  • 2022 – 87,093 miles
  • 2021 – 72,002 miles
  • 2020 – 59,444 miles
  • 2019 – 43,384 miles
  • 2018 – 33,108 miles
  • 2017 – 23,276 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,095 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFull under trays fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 245/45/17 Pirelli Winter

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 245/45/17 Pirelli Winter

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

13 tests since 25 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,095 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    114,095 miles
    Test number
    311498941778
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFull under trays fitted
  2. Fail114,095 miles (+12,230)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,095 miles
    Test number
    163209310782
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFull under trays fitted
  3. Pass101,865 miles (+487)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    101,865 miles
    Test number
    287506277303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner & outer edge 225/45/17 Continental winter (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 245/45/17 Pirelli Winter (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 245/45/17 Pirelli Winter (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail101,378 miles (+8,724)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,378 miles
    Test number
    744185375073
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner and outer edge 225/45/17 Continental winter (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking 245/45/17 Pirelli Winter (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking 245/45/17 Pirelli Winter (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass92,654 miles (+5,561)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    92,654 miles
    Test number
    187562407497
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass87,093 miles (+15,091)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    87,093 miles
    Test number
    752798000538
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield insecure
  7. Pass72,002 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    72,002 miles
    Test number
    751657860081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail72,002 miles (+12,558)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,002 miles
    Test number
    136605163519
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass59,444 miles (+16,060)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    59,444 miles
    Test number
    227210894199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement castor (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  10. Pass43,384 miles (+10,276)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    43,384 miles
    Test number
    733676986162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass33,108 miles (+9,832)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    33,108 miles
    Test number
    590982639241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass23,276 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    23,276 miles
    Test number
    214280724963
    • AdvisoryTyres starting to show uneven wear
  13. Fail23,276 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,276 miles
    Test number
    362218080923
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryTyres starting to show uneven wear

Questions about L7 NKL

Does L7 NKL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 NKL is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 NKL?
The MOT on L7 NKL is valid until 6 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 NKL done?
L7 NKL was recorded at 114,095 miles at its MOT on 30 Dec 2025, an average of 10,360 miles a year.
Has L7 NKL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 NKL has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L7 NKL 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 L7 NKL find?
L7 NKL passed its latest MOT on 30 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; full under trays fitted.

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