Mercedes-Benz C
Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc
121 GJBMOT history
121 GJB is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 7 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 116,640 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 116,640 mi
- At MOT on 12 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,673 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 121 GJB
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,148 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 7 Jul 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
121 GJB was last recorded at 116,640 miles on 12 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 May 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 11 Jun 2024: 107,887 miles, lower than 107,888 miles on 10 Jun 2024.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 116,640 miles · 11 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 5,673 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 116,640 miles
- 2025 – 112,054 miles
- 2024 – 107,887 miles
- 2023 – 103,248 miles
- 2022 – 98,524 miles
- 2021 – 94,073 miles
- 2020 – 90,799 miles
- 2019 – 86,613 miles
- 2018 – 80,922 miles
- 2017 – 73,426 miles
- 2016 – 66,348 miles
- 2015 – 58,405 miles
- 2014 – 51,542 miles
- 2013 – 43,231 miles
- 2012 – 36,666 miles
- 2011 – 30,970 miles
- 2010 – 24,575 miles
- 2009 – 19,572 miles
- 2008 – 15,072 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass116,640 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
26 tests since 16 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass116,640 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 116,640 miles
- Test number
- 980472979416
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail116,640 miles (+4,586)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,640 miles
- Test number
- 463260598487
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass112,054 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 112,054 miles
- Test number
- 573176109236
- AdvisoryOffside Inner door handle broken
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mount is corroded
Fail112,054 miles (+4,167)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,054 miles
- Test number
- 709985167145
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Inner door handle broken
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mount is corroded
Pass107,887 miles (-1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 107,887 miles
- Test number
- 483904302038
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail107,888 miles (+4,640)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,888 miles
- Test number
- 851797318137
- DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass103,248 miles (+4,724)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 103,248 miles
- Test number
- 308072377869
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
Pass98,524 miles (+4,451)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 98,524 miles
- Test number
- 659503623054
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass94,073 miles (+3,274)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 94,073 miles
- Test number
- 347957201949
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,799 miles (+4,186)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 90,799 miles
- Test number
- 715911054816
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass86,613 miles (+5,691)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 86,613 miles
- Test number
- 562317247809
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,922 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 80,922 miles
- Test number
- 126405196349
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,920 miles (+7,494)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,920 miles
- Test number
- 679450404072
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Pass73,426 miles (+7,078)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 73,426 miles
- Test number
- 539567064821
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,348 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 66,348 miles
- Test number
- 368914803592
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,348 miles (+7,943)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,348 miles
- Test number
- 951977388667
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass58,405 miles (+6,863)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 58,405 miles
- Test number
- 908087565181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,542 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 51,542 miles
- Test number
- 678334174162
- 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)
Fail51,542 miles (+8,311)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,542 miles
- Test number
- 525724974197
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- 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)
Pass43,231 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 43,231 miles
- Test number
- 886908963108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,231 miles (+6,565)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,231 miles
- Test number
- 605328563192
- FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass36,666 miles (+5,696)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 36,666 miles
- Test number
- 847773372183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,970 miles (+6,395)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 30,970 miles
- Test number
- 746258561163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,575 miles (+5,003)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 24,575 miles
- Test number
- 250417560411
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteRear tyres at 3mm tread depth.
Pass19,572 miles (+4,500)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 19,572 miles
- Test number
- 560936569113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,072 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 15,072 miles
- Test number
- 183848568111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 121 GJB
- What vehicle is registration 121 GJB currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 121 GJB on a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 7 Jul 2005. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does 121 GJB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 121 GJB is valid until 1 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 121 GJB?
- The MOT on 121 GJB is valid until 1 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 121 GJB done?
- 121 GJB was recorded at 116,640 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 5,673 miles a year.
- Has 121 GJB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 121 GJB has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on 121 GJB ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Jun 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on 121 GJB find?
- 121 GJB passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.
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