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Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 2,148 cc

L8 EWLMOT history

L8 EWL is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 19 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 14 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 104,949 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

L8 EWL silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Feb 2027
Mileage
104,949 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,884 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 EWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
19 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 EWL was last recorded at 104,949 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 3,282 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Nov 2011: 39,665 miles, lower than 45,702 miles on 1 Nov 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
101,667 miles · 11 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,282 miles
Average per year
3,884 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,949 miles
  • 2025 – 101,667 miles
  • 2024 – 98,328 miles
  • 2023 – 95,564 miles
  • 2022 – 90,775 miles
  • 2021 – 86,746 miles
  • 2020 – 83,956 miles
  • 2019 – 80,008 miles
  • 2018 – 74,801 miles
  • 2017 – 69,857 miles
  • 2016 – 66,698 miles
  • 2015 – 61,931 miles
  • 2014 – 56,809 miles
  • 2013 – 50,174 miles
  • 2012 – 50,156 miles
  • 2011 – 39,665 miles
  • 2010 – 45,702 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,949 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass104,949 miles (+3,282)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    104,949 miles
    Test number
    494177951625
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass101,667 miles (+3,339)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    101,667 miles
    Test number
    244859739399
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass98,328 miles (+2,764)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    98,328 miles
    Test number
    495095559474
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass95,564 miles (+4,789)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    95,564 miles
    Test number
    397224461055
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass90,775 miles (+4,029)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    90,775 miles
    Test number
    616371119625
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass86,746 miles (+2,790)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    86,746 miles
    Test number
    560245125352
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass83,956 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    83,956 miles
    Test number
    920370205774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail83,956 miles (+3,948)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,956 miles
    Test number
    569536851309
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass80,008 miles (+5,207)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    80,008 miles
    Test number
    979481026400
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear central locking inop

  10. Pass74,801 miles (+4,944)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    74,801 miles
    Test number
    665365502521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass69,857 miles (+3,159)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    69,857 miles
    Test number
    367905309244
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes slightly corroded

  12. Pass66,698 miles (+4,767)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    66,698 miles
    Test number
    793124974697
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake pipe surface rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear side lamps dim

  13. Pass61,931 miles (+5,122)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    61,931 miles
    Test number
    415628235055
    • NoteWater in nearside side repeater

  14. Pass56,809 miles (+6,635)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    56,809 miles
    Test number
    876248934032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass50,174 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    50,174 miles
    Test number
    147496343456
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteN/S Front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteWipers starting to smear

  16. Fail50,174 miles (+18)1 failure6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,174 miles
    Test number
    839025443011
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteWipers starting to smear

  17. Pass50,156 miles (+10,491)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    50,156 miles
    Test number
    759527502396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,665 miles (-6,037)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    39,665 miles
    Test number
    438585401370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    45,702 miles
    Test number
    452585900442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 EWL

Does L8 EWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 EWL is valid until 14 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 EWL?
The MOT on L8 EWL is valid until 14 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 EWL done?
L8 EWL was recorded at 104,949 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 3,884 miles a year.
Has L8 EWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 EWL has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on L8 EWL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Nov 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L8 EWL find?
L8 EWL passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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