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Red · Diesel · 2013 · 2,143 cc

L8 VRSMOT history

L8 VRS is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 27 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 131,636 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

L8 VRS red Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
131,636 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,779 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 VRS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
27 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 VRS was last recorded at 131,636 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 12,361 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,275 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
12,361 miles
Average per year
10,779 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,636 miles
  • 2025 – 119,275 miles
  • 2024 – 108,776 miles
  • 2023 – 99,708 miles
  • 2022 – 86,526 miles
  • 2021 – 76,594 miles
  • 2020 – 68,651 miles
  • 2019 – 51,409 miles
  • 2018 – 38,878 miles
  • 2017 – 32,484 miles
  • 2016 – 23,060 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,636 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively poor surface, both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges, both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play brake reaction arm ball joint play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 15 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,636 miles (+12,361)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    131,636 miles
    Test number
    524549680946
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively poor surface, both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges, both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play brake reaction arm ball joint play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass119,275 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    119,275 miles
    Test number
    170793044489
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread left (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm of tread left (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail119,275 miles (+10,499)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,275 miles
    Test number
    452156770955
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread left (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm of tread left (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass108,776 miles (+9,068)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    108,776 miles
    Test number
    248599679412
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass99,708 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    99,708 miles
    Test number
    391424667639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail99,708 miles (+13,182)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,708 miles
    Test number
    161233091428
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear to outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear to outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass86,526 miles (+9,932)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    86,526 miles
    Test number
    308756889594
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass76,594 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    76,594 miles
    Test number
    344262072134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail76,592 miles (+7,941)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,592 miles
    Test number
    309449760592
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass68,651 miles (+17,242)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    68,651 miles
    Test number
    470254498708
    • 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))

  11. Pass51,409 miles (+12,531)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    51,409 miles
    Test number
    655751962363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass38,878 miles (+6,394)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    38,878 miles
    Test number
    689588424596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass32,484 miles (+9,424)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    32,484 miles
    Test number
    163129039028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass23,060 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    23,060 miles
    Test number
    450656153856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail23,060 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,060 miles
    Test number
    739152506637
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Questions about L8 VRS

Does L8 VRS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 VRS is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 VRS?
The MOT on L8 VRS is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 VRS done?
L8 VRS was recorded at 131,636 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 10,779 miles a year.
Has L8 VRS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 VRS has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L8 VRS 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 VRS find?
L8 VRS passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively poor surface, both sides; front brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges, both sides, and 2 more.

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