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Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 1,796 cc

L8 RSCMOT history

L8 RSC is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 56,943 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

L8 RSC silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
56,943 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,942 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 RSC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
1 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 RSC was last recorded at 56,943 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 6,209 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,734 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,209 miles
Average per year
2,942 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,943 miles
  • 2025 – 50,734 miles
  • 2024 – 44,399 miles
  • 2023 – 43,158 miles
  • 2022 – 41,868 miles
  • 2021 – 41,052 miles
  • 2020 – 40,264 miles
  • 2019 – 37,942 miles
  • 2018 – 35,229 miles
  • 2017 – 31,359 miles
  • 2016 – 28,140 miles
  • 2015 – 24,972 miles
  • 2014 – 22,450 miles
  • 2013 – 19,181 miles
  • 2012 – 15,866 miles
  • 2011 – 12,699 miles
  • 2010 – 9,844 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,943 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm, worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,943 miles (+6,209)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    56,943 miles
    Test number
    384265717245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm, worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass50,734 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    50,734 miles
    Test number
    882156246734
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail50,734 miles (+6,335)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,734 miles
    Test number
    372286173692
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose

  4. Pass44,399 miles (+1,241)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    44,399 miles
    Test number
    998838432295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5-6000 miles remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass43,158 miles (+1,290)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    43,158 miles
    Test number
    193556826487
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides slightly corroded at flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower front arm ball joint gaiter slightly misaligned
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4-5000 miles remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass41,868 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    41,868 miles
    Test number
    374718520632
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail41,868 miles (+816)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,868 miles
    Test number
    652091865754
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4-5000 miles remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass41,052 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    41,052 miles
    Test number
    549654932791
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3000 miles remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surfaces heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe front mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Fail41,052 miles (+788)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,052 miles
    Test number
    516955604625
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3000 miles remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surfaces heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe front mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass40,264 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    40,264 miles
    Test number
    845582120153
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail40,264 miles (+2,322)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,264 miles
    Test number
    691147063166
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass37,942 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    37,942 miles
    Test number
    843785371297
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

  13. Fail37,942 miles (+2,713)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,942 miles
    Test number
    843671301098
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

  14. Pass35,229 miles (+3,870)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    35,229 miles
    Test number
    948845245292
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust bracket corroded off
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass31,359 miles (+3,219)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    31,359 miles
    Test number
    483659348831
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4-5000 miles remaining (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, worn inner and outer edges, running soft (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, wearing inner and outer edges, running soft (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket corroded off, system still supported

  16. Pass28,140 miles (+35)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    28,140 miles
    Test number
    869769897650
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger broken

  17. Fail28,105 miles (+3,133)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,105 miles
    Test number
    549302277403
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger broken

  18. Pass24,972 miles (+2,522)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    24,972 miles
    Test number
    195538945454
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass22,450 miles (+3,269)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    22,450 miles
    Test number
    256381344079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass19,181 miles (+3,315)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    19,181 miles
    Test number
    155072343048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass15,866 miles (+3,167)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    15,866 miles
    Test number
    449134942093
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSigns of oil leak near gearbox area

  22. Pass12,699 miles (+2,855)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    12,699 miles
    Test number
    618441541086
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak at gearbox

  23. Pass9,844 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    9,844 miles
    Test number
    892550760060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 RSC

Does L8 RSC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 RSC is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 RSC?
The MOT on L8 RSC is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 RSC done?
L8 RSC was recorded at 56,943 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 2,942 miles a year.
Has L8 RSC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 RSC has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on L8 RSC 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 RSC find?
L8 RSC passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play front; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm, worn edges, and 5 more.

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