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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 1,797 cc

L97 RFLMOT history

L97 RFL is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Mar 1994. Its MOT expired on 26 Feb 2025 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 85,210 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Feb 2025
Mileage
85,210 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2024
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,139 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L97 RFL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,797 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
1 Mar 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L97 RFL was last recorded at 85,210 miles on 19 Feb 2024, 48 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,162 miles · 27 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
48 miles
Average per year
1,139 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 85,210 miles
  • 2023 – 85,162 miles
  • 2022 – 84,927 miles
  • 2021 – 84,666 miles
  • 2020 – 84,293 miles
  • 2019 – 84,072 miles
  • 2018 – 83,791 miles
  • 2017 – 83,143 miles
  • 2016 – 81,387 miles
  • 2015 – 80,107 miles
  • 2014 – 78,156 miles
  • 2013 – 77,513 miles
  • 2012 – 75,860 miles
  • 2011 – 73,516 miles
  • 2010 – 71,819 miles
  • 2009 – 70,129 miles
  • 2008 – 68,343 miles
  • 2007 – 66,624 miles
  • 2006 – 64,717 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,210 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 22 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,210 miles (+48)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    85,210 miles
    Test number
    847099083675
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass85,162 miles (+235)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    85,162 miles
    Test number
    759700352266
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroding

  3. Pass84,927 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    84,927 miles
    Test number
    391158910986
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Fail84,927 miles (+261)2 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,927 miles
    Test number
    901998321444
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass84,666 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    84,666 miles
    Test number
    577553800705
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension bushes deteriorated

  6. Fail84,666 miles (+373)1 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,666 miles
    Test number
    559512969935
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper, forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension bushes deteriorated

  7. Pass84,293 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    84,293 miles
    Test number
    422948555574
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  8. Fail84,293 miles (+221)1 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,293 miles
    Test number
    492128534712
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Pass84,072 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    84,072 miles
    Test number
    402550444480
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside washer partially blocked
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail84,072 miles (+281)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,072 miles
    Test number
    225608731215
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside washer partially blocked
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass83,791 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    83,791 miles
    Test number
    328623039231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail83,791 miles (+648)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,791 miles
    Test number
    538749031404
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  13. Pass83,143 miles (+1,756)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    83,143 miles
    Test number
    150830118151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  14. Pass81,387 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    81,387 miles
    Test number
    262274223372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail81,387 miles (+1,280)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,387 miles
    Test number
    365361735438
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  16. Fail80,107 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,107 miles
    Test number
    605759345008
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteAll brake and fuel pipes have been greased

  17. Pass80,107 miles (+1,951)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    80,107 miles
    Test number
    946589345065
    • NoteAll brake and fuel pipes have been greased

  18. Pass78,156 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    78,156 miles
    Test number
    796767854027
    • NoteComponents under car rusty

  19. Fail78,156 miles (+643)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,156 miles
    Test number
    706487254078
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteComponents under car rusty

  20. Pass77,513 miles (+1,653)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    77,513 miles
    Test number
    415739043053
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing low

  21. Pass75,860 miles (+2,344)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    75,860 miles
    Test number
    836871452020
    • NoteBrake pipes coverd in grease
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing low
    • NoteSuspension components rusty

  22. Pass73,516 miles (+1,697)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    73,516 miles
    Test number
    907298641075
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteRear tyres 3 mm

  23. Pass71,819 miles (+1,690)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    71,819 miles
    Test number
    200818340088
    • NoteBrake pipes greased
    • NoteRear tyres 3 mm
    • NoteVery small chips in screen

  24. Pass70,129 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    70,129 miles
    Test number
    401655259025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail70,129 miles (+1,786)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,129 miles
    Test number
    734885359086
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

  26. Pass68,343 miles (+1,719)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    68,343 miles
    Test number
    531812158093
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass66,624 miles (+1,907)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    66,624 miles
    Test number
    521113557028
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass64,717 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    64,717 miles
    Test number
    354213156040
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light sometimes flashes on

Questions about L97 RFL

Does L97 RFL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L97 RFL expired on 26 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L97 RFL?
The MOT on L97 RFL expired on 26 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L97 RFL done?
L97 RFL was recorded at 85,210 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2024, an average of 1,139 miles a year.
Has L97 RFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L97 RFL has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on L97 RFL 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 L97 RFL find?
L97 RFL passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2024 with 11 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear all direction indicators slightly discoloured, and 8 more.

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