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MERCEDES-BENZ

C · Silver

L18M KF
MOTExpired
MOT due5 Mar 2026
First reg11 Jun 2004
Mileage146,788 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

22 years

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 4 September 2025.

PASSED · 13 Feb 2025
Test date13 Feb 2025
Expiry5 Mar 2026
Test number205140739232
Mileage146,788 mi
AdvisoryESP light on dash
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 10 Feb 2025
Test date10 Feb 2025
Expiry
Test number303590195818
Mileage146,787 mi
MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryESP light on dash
MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 1 Mar 2024
Test date1 Mar 2024
Expiry5 Mar 2025
Test number779505416848
Mileage141,718 mi
AdvisoryESP light on dash
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
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))
AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 29 Feb 2024
Test date29 Feb 2024
Expiry
Test number902154718380
Mileage141,715 mi
MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
AdvisoryESP light on dash
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
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))
AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 6 Mar 2023
Test date6 Mar 2023
Expiry5 Mar 2024
Test number228014092477
Mileage134,683 mi
AdvisoryESP Light On Dash
AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm On Tread (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 10 Feb 2023
Test date10 Feb 2023
Expiry
Test number628337178427
Mileage134,683 mi
AdvisoryESP light on dash
MajorParking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))
AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding Parking brake (1.2.1 (f))
MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Parking brake (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED · 28 Feb 2022
Test date28 Feb 2022
Expiry28 Feb 2023
Test number776472551219
Mileage126,095 mi
AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated release handle (1.1.6 (d))
AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisoryesp fault message on dash
FAILED · 25 Feb 2022
Test date25 Feb 2022
Expiry
Test number179386393032
Mileage126,092 mi
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated release handle (1.1.6 (d))
AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MajorOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))
DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
Advisoryesp fault message on dash
PASSED · 25 Feb 2021
Test date25 Feb 2021
Expiry28 Feb 2022
Test number893854777426
Mileage118,670 mi
FAILED · 12 Feb 2021
Test date12 Feb 2021
Expiry
Test number447740810496
Mileage118,401 mi
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
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))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 25 Feb 2020
Test date25 Feb 2020
Expiry28 Feb 2021
Test number307981619839
Mileage110,318 mi
FAILED · 18 Feb 2020
Test date18 Feb 2020
Expiry
Test number889485694786
Mileage110,266 mi
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (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))
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
PASSED · 19 Feb 2019
Test date19 Feb 2019
Expiry28 Feb 2020
Test number888440127659
Mileage108,568 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
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 cuts to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
FAILED · 8 Feb 2019
Test date8 Feb 2019
Expiry
Test number216564098892
Mileage108,409 mi
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (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 cuts to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
PASSED · 22 Feb 2018
Test date22 Feb 2018
Expiry28 Feb 2019
Test number766310273326
Mileage106,709 mi
AdvisoryEngine light on.
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryExhaust bracket broken - secure.
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn on both edges. (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FAILED · 22 Feb 2018
Test date22 Feb 2018
Expiry
Test number720825148634
Mileage106,709 mi
AdvisoryEngine light on.
PrsNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryExhaust bracket broken - secure.
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn on both edges. (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED · 20 Feb 2017
Test date20 Feb 2017
Expiry28 Feb 2018
Test number669015623264
Mileage105,477 mi
Advisoryengine light on
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 20 Feb 2017
Test date20 Feb 2017
Expiry
Test number264115378869
Mileage105,477 mi
Advisoryengine light on
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FailFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
PASSED · 29 Feb 2016
Test date29 Feb 2016
Expiry28 Feb 2017
Test number156369932428
Mileage102,607 mi
FAILED · 26 Feb 2016
Test date26 Feb 2016
Expiry
Test number635750299790
Mileage102,548 mi
FailNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FailOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FailNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FailOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
PASSED · 13 Feb 2015
Test date13 Feb 2015
Expiry12 Feb 2016
Test number399444045079
Mileage99,910 mi
FAILED · 6 Feb 2015
Test date6 Feb 2015
Expiry
Test number415837135041
Mileage99,846 mi
FailOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
FailRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
FailNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 7 Feb 2014
Test date7 Feb 2014
Expiry11 Feb 2015
Test number426258234004
Mileage95,730 mi
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)
PASSED · 12 Feb 2013
Test date12 Feb 2013
Expiry11 Feb 2014
Test number446233343040
Mileage90,498 mi
FAILED · 29 Jan 2013
Test date29 Jan 2013
Expiry
Test number376289323063
Mileage90,240 mi
FailOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
PASSED · 10 Feb 2012
Test date10 Feb 2012
Expiry9 Feb 2013
Test number225551442079
Mileage84,126 mi
FAILED · 1 Feb 2012
Test date1 Feb 2012
Expiry
Test number599832932086
Mileage84,010 mi
FailNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FailOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FailOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
FailNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 9 Feb 2011
Test date9 Feb 2011
Expiry8 Feb 2012
Test number328020141030
Mileage77,570 mi
FAILED · 9 Feb 2011
Test date9 Feb 2011
Expiry
Test number379070241009
Mileage77,570 mi
PrsFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
PrsRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
PASSED · 3 Feb 2010
Test date3 Feb 2010
Expiry2 Feb 2011
Test number384104330071
Mileage68,901 mi
FAILED · 3 Feb 2010
Test date3 Feb 2010
Expiry
Test number802964630020
Mileage68,901 mi
FailNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
PASSED · 3 Feb 2009
Test date3 Feb 2009
Expiry2 Feb 2010
Test number921374239037
Mileage60,486 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FAILED · 28 Jan 2009
Test date28 Jan 2009
Expiry
Test number152868129480
Mileage60,434 mi
FailCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED · 26 Jan 2008
Test date26 Jan 2008
Expiry25 Jan 2009
Test number991166828002
Mileage53,756 mi
PASSED · 12 Nov 2007
Test date12 Nov 2007
Expiry11 Nov 2008
Test number482066117445
Mileage52,556 mi
FAILED · 12 Nov 2007
Test date12 Nov 2007
Expiry
Test number232106817305
Mileage
FailNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FailNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)