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Mercedes-Benz GLC

Grey · Diesel · 2016 · 2,143 cc

L8 ERAMOT history

L8 ERA is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz GLC first used on 26 Feb 2016. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 95,368 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

L8 ERA grey Mercedes-Benz Glc – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
95,368 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,742 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 ERA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
GLC
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
26 Feb 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 ERA was last recorded at 95,368 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,352 miles · 24 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
8,742 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,368 miles
  • 2025 – 88,089 miles
  • 2024 – 81,046 miles
  • 2023 – 72,611 miles
  • 2022 – 64,689 miles
  • 2021 – 54,646 miles
  • 2020 – 46,215 miles
  • 2019 – 34,739 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,368 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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Under body panels and engine covers fitted obscuring some testable components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

10 tests since 22 Feb 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,368 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    95,368 miles
    Test number
    774085295168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail95,352 miles (+7,263)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,352 miles
    Test number
    242075393504
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass88,089 miles (+7,043)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    88,089 miles
    Test number
    502635787560
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside pad both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTPMS INDICATES LOW PRESSURE

  4. Pass81,046 miles (+8,435)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    81,046 miles
    Test number
    379619604490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass72,611 miles (+7,922)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    72,611 miles
    Test number
    476855654213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also glass in tread 235 55 1 9 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass64,689 miles (+10,043)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    64,689 miles
    Test number
    256779047023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass54,646 miles (+8,431)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    54,646 miles
    Test number
    396443316302
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass46,215 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    46,215 miles
    Test number
    200013405528
    • AdvisoryUnder body panels and engine covers fitted obscuring some testable components

  9. Fail46,215 miles (+11,476)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,215 miles
    Test number
    317132992254
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body panels and engine covers fitted obscuring some testable components

  10. Pass34,739 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    34,739 miles
    Test number
    796646982869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 ERA

Does L8 ERA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 ERA is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 ERA?
The MOT on L8 ERA is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 ERA done?
L8 ERA was recorded at 95,368 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 8,742 miles a year.
Has L8 ERA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 ERA has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L8 ERA 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 ERA find?
L8 ERA passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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