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Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,796 cc

L8 JLAMOT history

L8 JLA is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 27 Dec 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 184,568 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

L8 JLA grey Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jul 2027
Mileage
184,568 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
11,145 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 JLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
27 Dec 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 JLA was last recorded at 184,568 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 293 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
184,275 miles · 22 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
293 miles
Average per year
11,145 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 184,568 miles
  • 2025 – 173,837 miles
  • 2024 – 165,542 miles
  • 2023 – 156,730 miles
  • 2022 – 154,275 miles
  • 2021 – 148,929 miles
  • 2020 – 140,541 miles
  • 2019 – 121,415 miles
  • 2018 – 103,110 miles
  • 2017 – 82,188 miles
  • 2016 – 64,375 miles
  • 2015 – 54,281 miles
  • 2014 – 46,070 miles
  • 2013 – 36,869 miles
  • 2012 – 28,087 miles
  • 2011 – 22,061 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,568 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Dec 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,568 miles (+293)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    184,568 miles
    Test number
    355081065401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail184,275 miles (+10,438)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,275 miles
    Test number
    523008857978
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  3. Pass173,837 miles (+8,295)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    173,837 miles
    Test number
    485343004331
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass165,542 miles (+83)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    165,542 miles
    Test number
    855678772171
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail165,459 miles (+8,729)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,459 miles
    Test number
    846896927579
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass156,730 miles (+2,455)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    156,730 miles
    Test number
    780249264558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass154,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    154,275 miles
    Test number
    167321042419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail154,275 miles (+5,346)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,275 miles
    Test number
    409293568268
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass148,929 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    148,929 miles
    Test number
    414798771004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on the edges

  10. Fail148,929 miles (+8,388)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,929 miles
    Test number
    514953044443
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on the edges

  11. Pass140,541 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    140,541 miles
    Test number
    896348718017
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre low on tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail140,541 miles (+19,126)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,541 miles
    Test number
    874764636498
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre low on tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass121,415 miles (+18,305)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    121,415 miles
    Test number
    551177699037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass103,110 miles (+20,922)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    103,110 miles
    Test number
    273995014460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass82,188 miles (+17,813)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    82,188 miles
    Test number
    326245186050
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass64,375 miles (+10,094)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    64,375 miles
    Test number
    486690918364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,281 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    54,281 miles
    Test number
    956601544565
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail54,258 miles (+8,188)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,258 miles
    Test number
    971677935873
    • DangerousNearside Rear Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass46,070 miles (+9,201)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    46,070 miles
    Test number
    319244024388
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass36,869 miles (+8,782)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    36,869 miles
    Test number
    577501933305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,087 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    28,087 miles
    Test number
    687502312310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail28,087 miles (+6,026)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,087 miles
    Test number
    927712012351
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNsf tyre cracking

  23. Pass22,061 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    22,061 miles
    Test number
    147220241304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 JLA

Does L8 JLA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 JLA is valid until 5 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 JLA?
The MOT on L8 JLA is valid until 5 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 JLA done?
L8 JLA was recorded at 184,568 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 11,145 miles a year.
Has L8 JLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 JLA has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L8 JLA 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 JLA find?
L8 JLA passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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