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Silver · Petrol · 2010 · 1,597 cc

L8 GFTMOT history

L8 GFT is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 25 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 111,546 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

L8 GFT silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
111,546 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,371 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 GFT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
25 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 GFT was last recorded at 111,546 miles on 1 May 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,541 miles · 27 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
6,371 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,546 miles
  • 2025 – 106,426 miles
  • 2024 – 100,196 miles
  • 2023 – 93,327 miles
  • 2022 – 85,628 miles
  • 2021 – 77,854 miles
  • 2020 – 69,444 miles
  • 2019 – 61,511 miles
  • 2018 – 51,813 miles
  • 2017 – 51,125 miles
  • 2016 – 45,137 miles
  • 2015 – 41,103 miles
  • 2014 – 37,515 miles
  • 2013 – 28,001 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,546 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.

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Under trays fitted obstructing some under body components.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,546 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    111,546 miles
    Test number
    394707663762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail111,541 miles (+5,115)2 dangerous6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,541 miles
    Test number
    113588206842
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass106,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    106,426 miles
    Test number
    151253099885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail106,425 miles (+6,229)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,425 miles
    Test number
    846988734173
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding sounds like handbrake shoes (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass100,196 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    100,196 miles
    Test number
    171899304149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail100,194 miles (+6,867)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,194 miles
    Test number
    481426327755
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass93,327 miles (+7,699)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    93,327 miles
    Test number
    293231699990
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass85,628 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    85,628 miles
    Test number
    731846307416
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail85,627 miles (+7,773)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,627 miles
    Test number
    584471164996
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass77,854 miles (+8,410)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    77,854 miles
    Test number
    137689355472
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and lower boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material heavy in grease (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass69,444 miles (+7,933)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    69,444 miles
    Test number
    381555377680
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  12. Pass61,511 miles (+9,698)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    61,511 miles
    Test number
    790696964068
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease at flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both covered in grease at flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass51,813 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    51,813 miles
    Test number
    318937204278
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obstructing some under body components.

  14. Fail51,810 miles (+685)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,810 miles
    Test number
    895000644741
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obstructing some under body components.

  15. Pass51,125 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    51,125 miles
    Test number
    733970483402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail51,125 miles (+2,178)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,125 miles
    Test number
    569808154611
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

  17. Pass48,947 miles (+3,810)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    48,947 miles
    Test number
    302350681741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,137 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    45,137 miles
    Test number
    881672447874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail45,096 miles (+3,993)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,096 miles
    Test number
    234126187451
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

  20. Pass41,103 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    41,103 miles
    Test number
    608028475024
    • NoteAll brake pipes corroded
    • NoteTyres cracking

  21. Fail41,103 miles (+3,588)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,103 miles
    Test number
    665638775054
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll brake pipes corroded
    • NoteTyres cracking

  22. Pass37,515 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    37,515 miles
    Test number
    285349274088
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOSF tyre outer sidewall starting to buldge

  23. Pass37,515 miles (+9,514)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    37,515 miles
    Test number
    516789574035
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass28,001 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    28,001 miles
    Test number
    635929573029
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Fail28,001 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,001 miles
    Test number
    665069573001
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about L8 GFT

Does L8 GFT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 GFT is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 GFT?
The MOT on L8 GFT is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 GFT done?
L8 GFT was recorded at 111,546 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 6,371 miles a year.
Has L8 GFT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 GFT has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L8 GFT 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 GFT find?
L8 GFT passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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