Mercedes-Benz C
Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,996 cc
L8 ABUMOT history
L8 ABU is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 22 Jan 1998. Its MOT is valid until 28 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 92,616 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 92,616 mi
- At MOT on 29 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 20 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 1,920 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L8 ABU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,996 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 22 Jan 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L8 ABU was last recorded at 92,616 miles on 29 Aug 2026, 23 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 92,593 miles · 21 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 23 miles
- Average per year
- 1,920 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 92,616 miles
- 2025 – 92,593 miles
- 2024 – 92,459 miles
- 2023 – 92,382 miles
- 2021 – 92,284 miles
- 2020 – 90,545 miles
- 2019 – 89,733 miles
- 2018 – 88,692 miles
- 2017 – 87,853 miles
- 2016 – 86,766 miles
- 2015 – 85,961 miles
- 2014 – 84,738 miles
- 2013 – 83,029 miles
- 2012 – 75,739 miles
- 2011 – 73,139 miles
- 2010 – 69,285 miles
- 2009 – 63,347 miles
- 2008 – 59,804 miles
- 2007 – 56,057 miles
- 2006 – 53,600 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass92,616 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2012
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012
Full MOT history
24 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass92,616 miles (+23)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 92,616 miles
- Test number
- 119187958625
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,593 miles (+134)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 92,593 miles
- Test number
- 850690316253
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass92,459 miles (+77)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 92,459 miles
- Test number
- 565957011535
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,382 miles (+98)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 92,382 miles
- Test number
- 694157316132
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisorySill covers fitted inner + outer
Pass92,284 miles (+1,739)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 92,284 miles
- Test number
- 772500581548
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,545 miles (+812)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 90,545 miles
- Test number
- 384887266723
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,733 miles (+1,041)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 89,733 miles
- Test number
- 591082171167
- AdvisoryNearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner steering arms (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner steering arms (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust bracket rusty
Pass88,692 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 88,692 miles
- Test number
- 953247311139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,692 miles (+839)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,692 miles
- Test number
- 261251741067
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Pass87,853 miles (+1,087)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 87,853 miles
- Test number
- 801526259909
- AdvisoryFront exhaust mount broken but still supported
- AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm (tie rod) (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm (tie rod) (2.2.A.1b)
Pass86,766 miles (+805)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 86,766 miles
- Test number
- 901166553727
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,961 miles (+1,223)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 85,961 miles
- Test number
- 316514975153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,738 miles (+1,709)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 84,738 miles
- Test number
- 107439164119
- NoteNearside & Offside front wishbone bushes have slight cracks in them
Pass83,029 miles (+7,290)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 83,029 miles
- Test number
- 775097673160
- NoteN/s/r tyre wearing inner edge low to 2mm
Pass75,739 miles (+2,600)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 75,739 miles
- Test number
- 237284252168
- AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteN/s and o/s slight play in tie rod ball joints
Pass73,139 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 73,139 miles
- Test number
- 436051951118
- AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteN/s and o/s slight play in tie rod ball joints
Fail73,139 miles (+3,854)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,139 miles
- Test number
- 616981051173
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteN/s and o/s slight play in tie rod ball joints
Fail69,285 miles2 repaired3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,285 miles
- Test number
- 771980740193
- Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Repaired at testRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteFront number plate slightly insecure
- NoteO/s/f tyre inner edge low to 1.6mm
Pass69,285 miles (+5,938)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 69,285 miles
- Test number
- 843140440149
- AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteFront number plate slightly insecure
- NoteO/s/f tyre inner edge low to 1.6mm
Pass63,347 miles (+3,543)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 63,347 miles
- Test number
- 221246359435
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass59,804 miles (+3,747)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 59,804 miles
- Test number
- 861796658112
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass56,057 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 56,057 miles
- Test number
- 230467557126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,057 miles (+2,457)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,057 miles
- Test number
- 970957557132
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass53,600 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2007
- Odometer
- 53,600 miles
- Test number
- 134493126191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L8 ABU
- Does L8 ABU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 ABU is valid until 28 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L8 ABU?
- The MOT on L8 ABU is valid until 28 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L8 ABU done?
- L8 ABU was recorded at 92,616 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2026, an average of 1,920 miles a year.
- Has L8 ABU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L8 ABU has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2018.
- Has the mileage on L8 ABU 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 L8 ABU find?
- L8 ABU passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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