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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

L80 ARYMOT history

L80 ARY is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 28 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 172,864 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

L80 ARY black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Aug 2027
Mileage
172,864 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
13,570 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L80 ARY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L80 ARY was last recorded at 172,864 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 9,909 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,955 miles · 31 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
9,909 miles
Average per year
13,570 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,864 miles
  • 2025 – 162,955 miles
  • 2024 – 153,515 miles
  • 2023 – 143,320 miles
  • 2022 – 128,927 miles
  • 2021 – 110,492 miles
  • 2020 – 93,720 miles
  • 2019 – 69,168 miles
  • 2018 – 47,203 miles
  • 2017 – 40,989 miles
  • 2016 – 35,695 miles
  • 2015 – 27,743 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,864 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

16 tests since 26 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,864 miles (+9,909)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    172,864 miles
    Test number
    309162252471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass162,955 miles (+9,440)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    162,955 miles
    Test number
    775352677476
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass153,515 miles (+10,195)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    153,515 miles
    Test number
    972765904614
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.84mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.85mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass143,320 miles (+993)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    143,320 miles
    Test number
    673266618580
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED
  5. Fail142,327 miles (+13,400)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,327 miles
    Test number
    404775625114
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear heat-shield loose
  6. Pass128,927 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    128,927 miles
    Test number
    850285378163
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail128,927 miles (+18,435)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,927 miles
    Test number
    123689301751
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass110,492 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    110,492 miles
    Test number
    524185015388
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In bottom left corner of wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above and across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Fail110,492 miles (+16,772)2 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,492 miles
    Test number
    366824735008
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall bulge full circumference (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs worn, scored and large lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Cradle removed
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In bottom left corner of wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above and across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass93,720 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    93,720 miles
    Test number
    957671745465
    • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener removed from rear view mirror, cradle removed from windscreen
  11. Fail93,720 miles (+24,552)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,720 miles
    Test number
    223059023424
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Foremost bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener removed from rear view mirror, cradle removed from windscreen
  12. Pass69,168 miles (+21,965)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    69,168 miles
    Test number
    448884516783
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Airfreshener and phone cradle removed
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass47,203 miles (+6,214)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    47,203 miles
    Test number
    154573594102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,989 miles (+5,294)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    40,989 miles
    Test number
    616477877050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,695 miles (+7,952)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    35,695 miles
    Test number
    283044006638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass27,743 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    27,743 miles
    Test number
    523084406628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L80 ARY

Does L80 ARY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L80 ARY is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L80 ARY?
The MOT on L80 ARY is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L80 ARY done?
L80 ARY was recorded at 172,864 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 13,570 miles a year.
Has L80 ARY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L80 ARY has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on L80 ARY 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 L80 ARY find?
L80 ARY passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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