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Mercedes-Benz C

Green · Petrol · 1997 · 1,998 cc

L9 TTHMOT history

L9 TTH is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 2 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 120,567 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

L9 TTH green Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Apr 2027
Mileage
120,567 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,589 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L9 TTH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L9 TTH was last recorded at 120,567 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 1,136 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Jul 2010: 67,493 miles, lower than 69,702 miles on 2 Jul 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
119,431 miles · 26 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,136 miles
Average per year
3,589 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,567 miles
  • 2025 – 119,431 miles
  • 2024 – 110,571 miles
  • 2018 – 107,235 miles
  • 2017 – 103,392 miles
  • 2016 – 98,443 miles
  • 2015 – 95,367 miles
  • 2014 – 91,715 miles
  • 2013 – 88,665 miles
  • 2012 – 85,631 miles
  • 2011 – 82,055 miles
  • 2010 – 67,493 miles
  • 2009 – 69,702 miles
  • 2008 – 62,536 miles
  • 2007 – 56,326 miles
  • 2006 – 49,938 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,567 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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.

  • Brake pedal wearing smooth

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Central Heat shield slightly insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Coil spring corroded N/S/F & O/S/F

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped/cracked

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear pipe's

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 5 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,567 miles (+1,136)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    120,567 miles
    Test number
    450001921613
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass119,431 miles (+8,860)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    119,431 miles
    Test number
    413801566729
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing device slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass110,571 miles (+5)3 minor19 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    110,571 miles
    Test number
    222625650093
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped/cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Heat shield slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear pipe's
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished but still sealing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner 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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded All pipe's (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded N/S/R & O/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail110,566 miles (+3,331)4 dangerous1 major3 minor19 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,566 miles
    Test number
    608607202533
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail Inner structure exposed in crack's (1.1.12 (a))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail Inner structure exposed in crack's (1.1.12 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail Inner structure exposed in crack's (1.1.12 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail Inner structure exposed in crack's (1.1.12 (a))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested Due to hose's having inner structure exposed (1.2.1 (g))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped/cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Heat shield slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear pipe's
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished but still sealing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner 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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded All pipe's (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded N/S/R & O/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass107,235 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    107,235 miles
    Test number
    762165850101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail107,235 miles (+3,843)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,235 miles
    Test number
    991479450394
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  7. Pass103,392 miles (+4,949)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    103,392 miles
    Test number
    653759398870
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass98,443 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    98,443 miles
    Test number
    761012793006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Fail98,443 miles (+3,076)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,443 miles
    Test number
    242977584572
    • FailureCentre Front Side repeater incorrect colour side reapeater (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureCentre Front Side repeater incorrect colour side repeater (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass95,367 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    95,367 miles
    Test number
    399146815226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail95,367 miles (+3,652)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,367 miles
    Test number
    789276115273
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear metal brake pipes becoming corroded

  12. Pass91,715 miles (+3,050)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    91,715 miles
    Test number
    449888114289
    • NoteStone chip in windscreen

  13. Pass88,665 miles (+3,034)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    88,665 miles
    Test number
    156454713233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass85,631 miles (+3,576)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    85,631 miles
    Test number
    466003892110
    • NoteSmall chip in windscreen

  15. Pass82,055 miles (+14,562)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    82,055 miles
    Test number
    779908381132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass67,493 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    67,493 miles
    Test number
    262377180415
    • 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)

  17. Fail67,493 miles (-2,209)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,493 miles
    Test number
    820887580192
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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)

  18. Pass69,702 miles (+7,166)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    69,702 miles
    Test number
    841963989135
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass62,536 miles (+6,210)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    62,536 miles
    Test number
    892493998182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass56,326 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    56,326 miles
    Test number
    683453897144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail56,326 miles (+6,388)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,326 miles
    Test number
    992433497172
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass49,938 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    49,938 miles
    Test number
    434246386185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L9 TTH

Does L9 TTH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L9 TTH is valid until 2 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L9 TTH?
The MOT on L9 TTH is valid until 2 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L9 TTH done?
L9 TTH was recorded at 120,567 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 3,589 miles a year.
Has L9 TTH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L9 TTH has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on L9 TTH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Jul 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L9 TTH find?
L9 TTH passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear, and 5 more.

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