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Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

L8 KCLMOT history

L8 KCL is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 20 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 20 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 21 MOT tests, with 82,960 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

L8 KCL silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Sept 2027
Mileage
82,960 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
20 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,632 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 KCL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
20 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 KCL was last recorded at 82,960 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 2,049 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
80,911 miles · 28 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,049 miles
Average per year
3,632 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,960 miles
  • 2025 – 80,911 miles
  • 2024 – 78,649 miles
  • 2023 – 76,272 miles
  • 2022 – 74,173 miles
  • 2021 – 72,136 miles
  • 2020 – 70,229 miles
  • 2019 – 68,187 miles
  • 2018 – 63,342 miles
  • 2017 – 59,065 miles
  • 2016 – 55,020 miles
  • 2015 – 50,877 miles
  • 2014 – 44,061 miles
  • 2013 – 38,770 miles
  • 2012 – 34,642 miles
  • 2011 – 30,016 miles
  • 2010 – 25,530 miles
  • 2009 – 21,612 miles
  • 2008 – 17,913 miles
  • 2007 – 14,024 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,960 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 Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 17 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,960 miles (+2,049)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    82,960 miles
    Test number
    635034333239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass80,911 miles (+2,262)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    80,911 miles
    Test number
    134393389232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass78,649 miles (+2,377)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    78,649 miles
    Test number
    694753561765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass76,272 miles (+2,099)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    76,272 miles
    Test number
    780357456627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass74,173 miles (+2,037)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    74,173 miles
    Test number
    732281965151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass72,136 miles (+1,907)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    72,136 miles
    Test number
    283415597770
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass70,229 miles (+2,042)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    70,229 miles
    Test number
    367535375006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  8. Pass68,187 miles (+4,845)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    68,187 miles
    Test number
    785598741994
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  9. Pass63,342 miles (+4,277)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    63,342 miles
    Test number
    710382418659
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  10. Pass59,065 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    59,065 miles
    Test number
    791693780035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  11. Fail59,065 miles (+4,045)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,065 miles
    Test number
    280617500928
    • FailureOffside 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  12. Pass55,020 miles (+4,143)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    55,020 miles
    Test number
    912549157861
    • AdvisoryEngine and under covers fitted

  13. Pass50,877 miles (+6,816)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    50,877 miles
    Test number
    947887566086
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass44,061 miles (+5,291)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    44,061 miles
    Test number
    636893454259
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOUTER BODY SILLS - INSPECTION LIMITED BECAUSE OF PLASTIC COVERS.
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass38,770 miles (+4,128)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    38,770 miles
    Test number
    407224953275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOUTER BODY SILLS - INSPECTION LIMITED BECAUSE OF PLASTIC COVERS.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass34,642 miles (+4,626)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    34,642 miles
    Test number
    806512662237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOUTER BODY SILLS - INSPECTION LIMITED BECAUSE OF PLASTIC COVERS.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass30,016 miles (+4,486)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    30,016 miles
    Test number
    576338941242
    • NoteUNDER VEHICLE INSPECTION LIMITED BECAUSE OF PLASTIC COVERS.

  18. Pass25,530 miles (+3,918)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    25,530 miles
    Test number
    330259050236
    • 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)
    • NoteUNDER BONNET AND UNDER VEHICLE INSPECTIONS LIMITED BECAUSE OF PLASTIC GUARD COVERS.

  19. Pass21,612 miles (+3,699)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    21,612 miles
    Test number
    714670869222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUNDER VEHICLE INSPECTION LIMITED BECAUSE OF PLASTIC GUARD COVERS.

  20. Pass17,913 miles (+3,889)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    17,913 miles
    Test number
    923112268279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass14,024 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    14,024 miles
    Test number
    543580667271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 KCL

Does L8 KCL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 KCL is valid until 20 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 KCL?
The MOT on L8 KCL is valid until 20 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 KCL done?
L8 KCL was recorded at 82,960 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 3,632 miles a year.
Has L8 KCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 KCL has failed 1 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2017.
Has the mileage on L8 KCL 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 KCL find?
L8 KCL passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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