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White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,595 cc

L8 OPKMOT history

L8 OPK is a white petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 81,494 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

L8 OPK white Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jan 2027
Mileage
81,494 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,065 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 OPK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 OPK was last recorded at 81,494 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 2,167 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
79,327 miles · 25 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,167 miles
Average per year
5,065 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,494 miles
  • 2025 – 79,327 miles
  • 2024 – 75,672 miles
  • 2023 – 70,896 miles
  • 2022 – 65,160 miles
  • 2021 – 63,123 miles
  • 2020 – 57,768 miles
  • 2019 – 52,151 miles
  • 2018 – 44,787 miles
  • 2017 – 38,159 miles
  • 2015 – 28,651 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,494 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

12 tests since 21 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,494 miles (+2,167)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    81,494 miles
    Test number
    237945534947
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  2. Pass79,327 miles (+3,655)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    79,327 miles
    Test number
    237842904289
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes above subframe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass75,672 miles (+4,776)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    75,672 miles
    Test number
    549043679997
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass70,896 miles (+5,736)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    70,896 miles
    Test number
    663461352060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass65,160 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    65,160 miles
    Test number
    462428778442
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail65,160 miles (+2,037)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,160 miles
    Test number
    948561091960
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass63,123 miles (+5,355)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    63,123 miles
    Test number
    423799778088
    • AdvisoryFront Brake discs heavily lipped
  8. Pass57,768 miles (+5,617)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    57,768 miles
    Test number
    662926763373
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass52,151 miles (+7,364)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    52,151 miles
    Test number
    220189325349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass44,787 miles (+6,628)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    44,787 miles
    Test number
    898977562852
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  11. Pass38,159 miles (+9,508)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    38,159 miles
    Test number
    964378311059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass28,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    28,651 miles
    Test number
    643545821255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 OPK

Does L8 OPK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 OPK is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 OPK?
The MOT on L8 OPK is valid until 26 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 OPK done?
L8 OPK was recorded at 81,494 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 5,065 miles a year.
Has L8 OPK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 OPK has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on L8 OPK 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 OPK find?
L8 OPK passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front inner tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; offside front outer tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

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