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Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 2,148 cc

L80 BJWMOT history

L80 BJW is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 10 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 20 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 121,105 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

L80 BJW grey Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Dec 2026
Mileage
121,105 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,588 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L80 BJW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
10 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L80 BJW was last recorded at 121,105 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,102 miles · 16 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
6,588 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 121,105 miles
  • 2024 – 109,735 miles
  • 2023 – 99,177 miles
  • 2022 – 90,667 miles
  • 2021 – 78,053 miles
  • 2020 – 66,361 miles
  • 2019 – 64,031 miles
  • 2018 – 59,743 miles
  • 2017 – 55,880 miles
  • 2016 – 51,393 miles
  • 2015 – 47,501 miles
  • 2014 – 43,142 miles
  • 2013 – 38,947 miles
  • 2012 – 32,762 miles
  • 2011 – 26,633 miles
  • 2010 – 20,331 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,105 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 1 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,105 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    121,105 miles
    Test number
    290866218055
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail121,102 miles (+11,367)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,102 miles
    Test number
    958072170108
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass109,735 miles (+24)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    109,735 miles
    Test number
    510727776217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail109,711 miles (+10,534)3 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,711 miles
    Test number
    670350681563
    • MajorFuel system component leaking injector area - also can hear chuffing when the car is at idle (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall - normal driving position (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer tyre side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald to outer edge - worn to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lower outer side light not working
    • AdvisoryEngine oil is on minimum

  5. Pass99,177 miles (+267)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    99,177 miles
    Test number
    449768237231
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail98,910 miles (+8,243)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,910 miles
    Test number
    869826926424
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass90,667 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    90,667 miles
    Test number
    327305736367
    • AdvisoryOffside Front INNER /OUTER EDGES WORN

  8. Fail90,666 miles (+12,613)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,666 miles
    Test number
    906362413710
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Pass78,053 miles (+11,692)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    78,053 miles
    Test number
    990013306968
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all x 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass66,361 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    66,361 miles
    Test number
    881329341319
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight split n/s/f droplink dust cover

  11. Fail66,357 miles (+2,326)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,357 miles
    Test number
    379092829555
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight split n/s/f droplink dust cover

  12. Pass64,031 miles (+4,288)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    64,031 miles
    Test number
    421787783199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,743 miles (+3,863)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    59,743 miles
    Test number
    972391826722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,880 miles (+4,487)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    55,880 miles
    Test number
    974311183218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryUnder tray and floor covers fitted obscuring components under vehicle

  15. Pass51,393 miles (+3,892)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    51,393 miles
    Test number
    901830335943
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder tray, floor and sill covers fitted

  16. Pass47,501 miles (+4,359)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    47,501 miles
    Test number
    357839187070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,142 miles (+4,195)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    43,142 miles
    Test number
    376853234410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,947 miles (+6,185)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    38,947 miles
    Test number
    358292633234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Pass32,762 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    32,762 miles
    Test number
    367456622474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail32,761 miles (+6,128)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,761 miles
    Test number
    356036122439
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  21. Pass26,633 miles (+6,302)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    26,633 miles
    Test number
    409278741264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    20,331 miles
    Test number
    813874040254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L80 BJW

Does L80 BJW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L80 BJW is valid until 20 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L80 BJW?
The MOT on L80 BJW is valid until 20 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L80 BJW done?
L80 BJW was recorded at 121,105 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 6,588 miles a year.
Has L80 BJW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L80 BJW has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L80 BJW 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 BJW find?
L80 BJW passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: rear sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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