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Mercedes-Benz C 320

Red · Petrol · 2005 · 3,199 cc

141 LJMOT history

141 LJ is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz C 320 first used on 22 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 1 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 77,973 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

141 LJ red Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Aug 2027
Mileage
77,973 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,787 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
141 LJ
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C 320
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

141 LJ was last recorded at 77,973 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 338 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,635 miles · 30 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
338 miles
Average per year
1,787 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,973 miles
  • 2025 – 77,635 miles
  • 2024 – 77,259 miles
  • 2023 – 76,609 miles
  • 2022 – 75,546 miles
  • 2021 – 74,095 miles
  • 2020 – 73,071 miles
  • 2019 – 72,142 miles
  • 2018 – 71,272 miles
  • 2017 – 69,976 miles
  • 2016 – 66,960 miles
  • 2015 – 64,784 miles
  • 2014 – 61,492 miles
  • 2013 – 58,229 miles
  • 2012 – 56,591 miles
  • 2011 – 55,025 miles
  • 2010 – 52,500 miles
  • 2009 – 47,151 miles
  • 2008 – 47,078 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,973 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 8 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,973 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    77,973 miles
    Test number
    458947064371
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail77,972 miles (+337)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,972 miles
    Test number
    328078593087
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass77,635 miles (+6)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    77,635 miles
    Test number
    535972371183
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail77,629 miles (+370)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,629 miles
    Test number
    751696713274
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass77,259 miles (+650)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    77,259 miles
    Test number
    403500815499
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass76,609 miles (+1,063)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    76,609 miles
    Test number
    453224391948
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass75,546 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    75,546 miles
    Test number
    300653043453
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Fail75,532 miles (+1,437)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,532 miles
    Test number
    564681112589
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass74,095 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    74,095 miles
    Test number
    500377517252
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Fail74,089 miles (+1,018)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,089 miles
    Test number
    653104479935
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass73,071 miles (+929)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    73,071 miles
    Test number
    559200741083
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  12. Pass72,142 miles (+870)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    72,142 miles
    Test number
    563665754715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass71,272 miles (+1,296)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    71,272 miles
    Test number
    503728107889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,976 miles (+3,016)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    69,976 miles
    Test number
    787274069864
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass66,960 miles (+2,176)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    66,960 miles
    Test number
    292269879237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,784 miles (+3,292)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    64,784 miles
    Test number
    709374195113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass61,492 miles (+3,263)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    61,492 miles
    Test number
    169216894130
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth front tyres have deterioration in tread both rear tyres are deteriorated
  18. Pass58,229 miles (+1,638)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    58,229 miles
    Test number
    549591913260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass56,591 miles (+1,566)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    56,591 miles
    Test number
    345897482141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,025 miles (+2,525)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    55,025 miles
    Test number
    519094311281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass52,500 miles (+5,349)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    52,500 miles
    Test number
    170329310435
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  22. Pass47,151 miles (+73)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    47,151 miles
    Test number
    452965219065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,078 miles (+1,818)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    47,078 miles
    Test number
    902523028168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass45,260 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    45,260 miles
    Test number
    600119498075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/S front tyre wearing on outside edge
    • NoteLeak from auto transmission

Questions about 141 LJ

What vehicle is registration 141 LJ currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 141 LJ on a red petrol Mercedes-Benz C 320 first used on 22 Apr 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 141 LJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 141 LJ is valid until 1 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on 141 LJ?
The MOT on 141 LJ is valid until 1 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 141 LJ done?
141 LJ was recorded at 77,973 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 1,787 miles a year.
Has 141 LJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 141 LJ has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on 141 LJ 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 141 LJ find?
141 LJ passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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