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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

B20 RSLMOT history

B20 RSL is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 20 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 121,526 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

B20 RSL black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jan 2027
Mileage
121,526 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,764 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B20 RSL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

B20 RSL was last recorded at 121,526 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 10,177 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
111,349 miles · 3 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
10,177 miles
Average per year
8,764 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,526 miles
  • 2024 – 111,349 miles
  • 2023 – 102,263 miles
  • 2022 – 92,335 miles
  • 2021 – 83,651 miles
  • 2020 – 72,029 miles
  • 2019 – 60,390 miles
  • 2018 – 50,541 miles
  • 2017 – 42,550 miles
  • 2016 – 36,357 miles
  • 2015 – 25,940 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,526 miles
  • 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))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

16 tests since 3 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,526 miles (+10,177)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    121,526 miles
    Test number
    154475261308
    • 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))

  2. Pass111,349 miles (+9,086)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    111,349 miles
    Test number
    437544712579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass102,263 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    102,263 miles
    Test number
    443817526408
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  4. Fail102,263 miles (+9,928)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,263 miles
    Test number
    636539723277
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  5. Pass92,335 miles (+8,684)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    92,335 miles
    Test number
    316352634146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass83,651 miles (+11,622)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    83,651 miles
    Test number
    279937761911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass72,029 miles (+11,639)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    72,029 miles
    Test number
    107623440931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass60,390 miles (+3,829)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    60,390 miles
    Test number
    533081810843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass56,561 miles (+6,020)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    56,561 miles
    Test number
    392255766373
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake disc inner surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass50,541 miles (+830)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    50,541 miles
    Test number
    386442695195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass49,711 miles (+7,161)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    49,711 miles
    Test number
    371563896387
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass42,550 miles (+6,193)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    42,550 miles
    Test number
    730725754974
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass36,357 miles (+10,417)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    36,357 miles
    Test number
    718076583650
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean for test

  14. Pass25,940 miles (+204)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    25,940 miles
    Test number
    485510815180
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass25,736 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    25,736 miles
    Test number
    228574335003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail25,736 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,736 miles
    Test number
    269224935073
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about B20 RSL

Does B20 RSL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on B20 RSL is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on B20 RSL?
The MOT on B20 RSL is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has B20 RSL done?
B20 RSL was recorded at 121,526 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 8,764 miles a year.
Has B20 RSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B20 RSL has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on B20 RSL 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 B20 RSL find?
B20 RSL passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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