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Black · Petrol · 2011 · 6,208 cc

L1 HCJMOT history

L1 HCJ is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 12 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 37,295 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

L1 HCJ black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Sept 2027
Mileage
37,295 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,540 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 HCJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
6,208 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
12 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 HCJ was last recorded at 37,295 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 1,295 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
36,000 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,295 miles
Average per year
2,540 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 37,295 miles
  • 2025 – 36,000 miles
  • 2024 – 34,042 miles
  • 2023 – 31,264 miles
  • 2022 – 29,773 miles
  • 2021 – 27,714 miles
  • 2020 – 24,635 miles
  • 2019 – 23,567 miles
  • 2018 – 20,421 miles
  • 2017 – 16,260 miles
  • 2016 – 12,898 miles
  • 2015 – 9,156 miles
  • 2014 – 6,638 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass37,295 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In front of Wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Level sensor rod Broken

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 28 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass37,295 miles (+1,295)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    37,295 miles
    Test number
    314505147309
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In front of Wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Level sensor rod Broken
  2. Pass36,000 miles (+1,958)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    36,000 miles
    Test number
    249882261790
    • 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))
  3. Pass34,042 miles (+2,778)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    34,042 miles
    Test number
    517912723911
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated castor arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated castor arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass31,264 miles (+1,491)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    31,264 miles
    Test number
    585183779276
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass29,773 miles (+2,059)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    29,773 miles
    Test number
    520639471461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass27,714 miles (+3,079)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    27,714 miles
    Test number
    733994262236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass24,635 miles (+1,068)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    24,635 miles
    Test number
    855340479535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass23,567 miles (+3,146)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    23,567 miles
    Test number
    476426273065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass20,421 miles (+4,161)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    20,421 miles
    Test number
    351921496565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass16,260 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    16,260 miles
    Test number
    683802166510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail16,260 miles (+3,362)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,260 miles
    Test number
    273550835057
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  12. Pass12,898 miles (+3,742)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    12,898 miles
    Test number
    270047988715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass9,156 miles (+2,518)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    9,156 miles
    Test number
    956382821558
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER SHOULDERS
  14. Pass6,638 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    6,638 miles
    Test number
    687270244215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L1 HCJ

Does L1 HCJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 HCJ is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 HCJ?
The MOT on L1 HCJ is valid until 24 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 HCJ done?
L1 HCJ was recorded at 37,295 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 2,540 miles a year.
Has L1 HCJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 HCJ has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2017.
Has the mileage on L1 HCJ 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 L1 HCJ find?
L1 HCJ passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in front of wheel arch; nearside rear level sensor rod broken.

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