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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

L88 LLNMOT history

L88 LLN is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 10 Aug 2004. Its MOT expired on 17 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 134,892 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Sept 2025.

L88 LLN blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Oct 2026
Mileage
134,892 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,988 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L88 LLN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
10 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L88 LLN was last recorded at 134,892 miles on 30 Sept 2025, 3,087 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,805 miles · 15 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3,087 miles
Average per year
4,988 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 134,892 miles
  • 2024 – 131,805 miles
  • 2023 – 130,349 miles
  • 2022 – 128,546 miles
  • 2021 – 127,017 miles
  • 2020 – 125,538 miles
  • 2019 – 121,652 miles
  • 2018 – 118,728 miles
  • 2017 – 114,897 miles
  • 2016 – 101,214 miles
  • 2015 – 93,097 miles
  • 2014 – 83,998 miles
  • 2013 – 78,317 miles
  • 2012 – 75,311 miles
  • 2011 – 70,606 miles
  • 2010 – 63,412 miles
  • 2009 – 57,589 miles
  • 2008 – 51,477 miles
  • 2007 – 44,592 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,892 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 24 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,892 miles (+3,087)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    134,892 miles
    Test number
    119390608386
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass131,805 miles (+1,456)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    131,805 miles
    Test number
    821688537769
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass130,349 miles (+1,803)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    130,349 miles
    Test number
    617744980558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass128,546 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    128,546 miles
    Test number
    351555052537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail128,546 miles (+1,529)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,546 miles
    Test number
    331848784066
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass127,017 miles (+1,479)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    127,017 miles
    Test number
    702611215414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass125,538 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    125,538 miles
    Test number
    976674432301
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Fail125,538 miles (+3,886)1 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,538 miles
    Test number
    626522268959
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass121,652 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    121,652 miles
    Test number
    141776718712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail121,644 miles (+2,916)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,644 miles
    Test number
    126367107744
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass118,728 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    118,728 miles
    Test number
    886257636812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail118,728 miles (+3,831)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,728 miles
    Test number
    932415842716
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass114,897 miles (+13,683)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    114,897 miles
    Test number
    407205920997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass101,214 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    101,214 miles
    Test number
    751969341113
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Fail101,214 miles (+8,117)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,214 miles
    Test number
    455923973603
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Pass93,097 miles (+9,099)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    93,097 miles
    Test number
    959596635872
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Pass83,998 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    83,998 miles
    Test number
    769394624398
    • NoteAll discs rusty & slight run out
    • NoteHandbrake just meets limits
    • NoteRear tyres on limits

  18. Fail83,998 miles (+5,681)3 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,998 miles
    Test number
    657856514375
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • NoteAll discs rusty & slight run out
    • NoteHandbrake just meets limits
    • NoteN/s/f tyre on limits
    • NoteRear tyres on limits

  19. Pass78,317 miles (+3,006)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2014
    Odometer
    78,317 miles
    Test number
    839352423177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass75,311 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    75,311 miles
    Test number
    335776332210
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEml on
    • NoteSrs light on

  21. Fail75,311 miles (+4,705)1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,311 miles
    Test number
    749856032257
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEml on
    • NoteSrs light on

  22. Pass70,606 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    70,606 miles
    Test number
    636323741203
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  23. Fail70,606 miles (+7,194)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,606 miles
    Test number
    925103541222
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  24. Pass63,412 miles (+5,823)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    63,412 miles
    Test number
    884119830299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass57,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    57,589 miles
    Test number
    800487839203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail57,589 miles (+6,112)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,589 miles
    Test number
    523987739238
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  27. Pass51,477 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    51,477 miles
    Test number
    384079138498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail51,473 miles (+6,881)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,473 miles
    Test number
    243109838244
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  29. Pass44,592 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    44,592 miles
    Test number
    232896037291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L88 LLN

Does L88 LLN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L88 LLN expired on 17 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L88 LLN?
The MOT on L88 LLN expired on 17 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L88 LLN done?
L88 LLN was recorded at 134,892 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2025, an average of 4,988 miles a year.
Has L88 LLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L88 LLN has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on L88 LLN 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 L88 LLN find?
L88 LLN passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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