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Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

L8 BAHMOT history

L8 BAH is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 8 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 10 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 238,292 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2022.

L8 BAH red Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Aug 2023
Mileage
238,292 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
11,745 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 BAH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
8 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 BAH was last recorded at 238,292 miles on 14 Jul 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
238,292 miles · 12 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
11,745 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 238,292 miles
  • 2021 – 236,812 miles
  • 2020 – 235,561 miles
  • 2019 – 234,109 miles
  • 2018 – 230,079 miles
  • 2017 – 220,748 miles
  • 2016 – 211,404 miles
  • 2015 – 200,766 miles
  • 2014 – 186,538 miles
  • 2013 – 172,938 miles
  • 2012 – 158,866 miles
  • 2011 – 154,896 miles
  • 2010 – 139,625 miles
  • 2009 – 116,958 miles
  • 2008 – 94,569 miles
  • 2007 – 71,689 miles
  • 2006 – 48,210 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass238,292 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 8 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass238,292 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    238,292 miles
    Test number
    976868854991
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail238,292 miles (+1,480)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    238,292 miles
    Test number
    109475325462
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush in front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush in front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass236,812 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    236,812 miles
    Test number
    877347564306
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail236,812 miles (+1,251)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,812 miles
    Test number
    302864620919
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass235,561 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    235,561 miles
    Test number
    340348745622
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail235,561 miles (+1,452)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,561 miles
    Test number
    745509190448
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass234,109 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    234,109 miles
    Test number
    441560366003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail234,109 miles (+4,030)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    234,109 miles
    Test number
    189062924913
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass230,079 miles (+9,331)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    230,079 miles
    Test number
    572838760617
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass220,748 miles (+9,344)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    220,748 miles
    Test number
    772907373111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass211,404 miles (+10,638)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    211,404 miles
    Test number
    431361386582
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit all (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  12. Pass200,766 miles (+14,228)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    200,766 miles
    Test number
    679754385152
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass186,538 miles (+13,600)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    186,538 miles
    Test number
    818276954110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass172,938 miles (+14,072)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    172,938 miles
    Test number
    879479343107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass158,866 miles (+3,970)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    158,866 miles
    Test number
    385779202199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass154,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    154,896 miles
    Test number
    108439081022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail154,896 miles (+15,271)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,896 miles
    Test number
    286329381051
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAdvice engine management warning light staying on

  18. Pass139,625 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    139,625 miles
    Test number
    370495150020
    • NoteAutomatic transmission leaking oil
    • NoteBoth rear shock absorbers leaking oil
    • NoteOffside front door mirror lense discoloured
    • NoteWindscreen chipped not in A zone

  19. Fail139,625 miles (+22,667)1 failure5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,625 miles
    Test number
    423805950080
    • FailureIndicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
    • NoteAutomatic transmission leaking oil
    • NoteBoth rear shock absorbers leaking oil
    • NoteOffside front door mirror lense discoloured
    • NoteRear brakes worn
    • NoteWindscreen chipped not in A zone

  20. Pass116,958 miles (+22,389)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    116,958 miles
    Test number
    791293269060
    • NoteFront caster arm bushes are split
    • NoteSlight play in front wheel bearings

  21. Pass94,569 miles (+22,880)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    94,569 miles
    Test number
    192595188400
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass71,689 miles (+135)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2008
    Odometer
    71,689 miles
    Test number
    323080137175
    • NoteFront Castor Arm Bushes Splitting

  23. Fail71,554 miles (+23,344)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,554 miles
    Test number
    620153727115
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  24. Pass48,210 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2007
    Odometer
    48,210 miles
    Test number
    610108126122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L8 BAH

Does L8 BAH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L8 BAH expired on 10 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L8 BAH?
The MOT on L8 BAH expired on 10 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L8 BAH done?
L8 BAH was recorded at 238,292 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2022, an average of 11,745 miles a year.
Has L8 BAH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 BAH has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on L8 BAH 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 BAH find?
L8 BAH passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2022 with 7 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear pipe, and 4 more.

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