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Blue · Petrol · 2017 · 2,996 cc

L8 TLVMOT history

L8 TLV is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 29 Sept 2017. Its MOT is valid until 15 May 2027 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 70,793 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2026.

L8 TLV blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 May 2027
Mileage
70,793 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2026
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,633 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 TLV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
29 Sept 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 May 2027
Latest MOT test
16 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 TLV was last recorded at 70,793 miles on 16 May 2026, 10,921 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,872 miles · 15 May 2025
Between the last two tests
10,921 miles
Average per year
8,633 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,793 miles
  • 2025 – 59,872 miles
  • 2024 – 56,363 miles
  • 2023 – 46,393 miles
  • 2022 – 37,085 miles
  • 2021 – 27,001 miles
  • 2020 – 23,047 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,793 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

9 tests since 3 Nov 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,793 miles (+10,921)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2027
    Odometer
    70,793 miles
    Test number
    928504746146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass59,872 miles (+3,509)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2026
    Odometer
    59,872 miles
    Test number
    533018452104
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips. (3.2 (a) (i))
  3. Pass56,363 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    56,363 miles
    Test number
    675539527948
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail56,362 miles (+9,969)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,362 miles
    Test number
    807580821850
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured x2 cracks (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTPMS Light on
  5. Pass46,393 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    46,393 miles
    Test number
    791837208801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail46,392 miles (+9,307)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,392 miles
    Test number
    650690540272
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Road wheel fractured rim x2 (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass37,085 miles (+10,084)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    37,085 miles
    Test number
    533778482113
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip in Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass27,001 miles (+3,954)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    27,001 miles
    Test number
    430670966991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass23,047 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    23,047 miles
    Test number
    871714479022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 TLV

Does L8 TLV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 TLV is valid until 15 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 TLV?
The MOT on L8 TLV is valid until 15 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 TLV done?
L8 TLV was recorded at 70,793 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2026, an average of 8,633 miles a year.
Has L8 TLV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 TLV has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on L8 TLV 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 TLV find?
L8 TLV passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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