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Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,148 cc

L90 SYLMOT history

L90 SYL is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 182,902 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.

L90 SYL black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jun 2027
Mileage
182,902 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,564 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 SYL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 SYL was last recorded at 182,902 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 9,295 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,607 miles · 20 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
9,295 miles
Average per year
9,564 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 182,902 miles
  • 2025 – 173,607 miles
  • 2024 – 168,250 miles
  • 2023 – 159,345 miles
  • 2022 – 149,816 miles
  • 2021 – 135,894 miles
  • 2020 – 126,389 miles
  • 2019 – 115,929 miles
  • 2018 – 102,044 miles
  • 2017 – 95,130 miles
  • 2016 – 86,253 miles
  • 2015 – 81,356 miles
  • 2014 – 76,232 miles
  • 2013 – 66,804 miles
  • 2012 – 46,088 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,902 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,902 miles (+9,295)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    182,902 miles
    Test number
    265292134143
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass173,607 miles (+5,357)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    173,607 miles
    Test number
    421512468003
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass168,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    168,250 miles
    Test number
    151593723550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail168,250 miles (+8,905)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,250 miles
    Test number
    878737810760
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass159,345 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    159,345 miles
    Test number
    612159925789
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail159,345 miles (+9,529)3 dangerous10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,345 miles
    Test number
    256623819312
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass149,816 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    149,816 miles
    Test number
    622339593998
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail149,816 miles (+13,922)1 dangerous2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,816 miles
    Test number
    363073045418
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass135,894 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    135,894 miles
    Test number
    181093468204
    • 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))

  10. Fail135,894 miles (+9,505)1 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,894 miles
    Test number
    772296535031
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • 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. Pass126,389 miles (+10,460)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    126,389 miles
    Test number
    811053786506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass115,929 miles (+13,885)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    115,929 miles
    Test number
    485099884865
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass102,044 miles (+6,914)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    102,044 miles
    Test number
    748918238914
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass95,130 miles (+8,877)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    95,130 miles
    Test number
    722251098954
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass86,253 miles (+4,897)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    86,253 miles
    Test number
    227962635343
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Pass81,356 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    81,356 miles
    Test number
    269890045276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Fail81,356 miles (+5,124)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,356 miles
    Test number
    285519435280
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Pass76,232 miles (+9,428)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    76,232 miles
    Test number
    345282644462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass66,804 miles (+7,447)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    66,804 miles
    Test number
    905071643269
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass59,357 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    59,357 miles
    Test number
    276223343071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail59,357 miles (+13,269)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,357 miles
    Test number
    958893743019
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass46,088 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    46,088 miles
    Test number
    788598952069
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall no cords showing at time of test
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on sidewall
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has a cut in sidewall, no cords showing at time of test
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle covered in undertreys

Questions about L90 SYL

Does L90 SYL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 SYL is valid until 21 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 SYL?
The MOT on L90 SYL is valid until 21 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 SYL done?
L90 SYL was recorded at 182,902 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 9,564 miles a year.
Has L90 SYL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 SYL has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on L90 SYL 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 L90 SYL find?
L90 SYL passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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