Mercedes-Benz C
Black · Diesel · 2017 · 2,143 cc
L8 RKUMOT history
L8 RKU is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 9 Mar 2017. Its MOT is valid until 2 Aug 2027 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 100,902 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 100,902 mi
- At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 9
- 7 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 8,366 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L8 RKU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,143 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2017
- First used
- 9 Mar 2017
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L8 RKU was last recorded at 100,902 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 100,899 miles · 29 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 8,366 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 100,902 miles
- 2025 – 89,170 miles
- 2024 – 73,815 miles
- 2023 – 68,342 miles
- 2022 – 56,351 miles
- 2021 – 51,563 miles
- 2020 – 47,491 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Full MOT history
9 tests since 12 Mar 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass100,902 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 100,902 miles
- Test number
- 537920275389
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail100,899 miles (+11,729)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,899 miles
- Test number
- 876137740865
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass89,170 miles (+15,355)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 89,170 miles
- Test number
- 519195032962
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass73,815 miles (+5,473)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 73,815 miles
- Test number
- 264803975024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,342 miles (+11,991)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 68,342 miles
- Test number
- 103084620039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,351 miles (+4,788)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 56,351 miles
- Test number
- 409694282088
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass51,563 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 51,563 miles
- Test number
- 151771826637
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,559 miles (+4,068)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,559 miles
- Test number
- 603192955655
- DangerousFront Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass47,491 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 47,491 miles
- Test number
- 738733679061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L8 RKU
- Does L8 RKU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 RKU is valid until 2 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L8 RKU?
- The MOT on L8 RKU is valid until 2 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L8 RKU done?
- L8 RKU was recorded at 100,902 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 8,366 miles a year.
- Has L8 RKU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L8 RKU has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on L8 RKU 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 RKU find?
- L8 RKU passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.
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