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Silver · Diesel · 2010 · 3,495 cc

L1 XJCMOT history

L1 XJC is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz R-Class first used on 15 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 132,346 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Nov 2026
Mileage
132,346 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,142 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 XJC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
R-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
15 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 XJC was last recorded at 132,346 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 6,285 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,061 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,285 miles
Average per year
8,142 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 132,346 miles
  • 2024 – 126,061 miles
  • 2023 – 118,304 miles
  • 2022 – 109,461 miles
  • 2021 – 100,918 miles
  • 2020 – 90,847 miles
  • 2019 – 84,453 miles
  • 2018 – 76,240 miles
  • 2017 – 66,158 miles
  • 2016 – 55,354 miles
  • 2015 – 45,207 miles
  • 2014 – 41,831 miles
  • 2013 – 32,975 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,346 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective clamps split, exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency low

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn inner and outer edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 4 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,346 miles (+6,285)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    132,346 miles
    Test number
    239808114295
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective clamps split, exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency low

  2. Pass126,061 miles (+7,757)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    126,061 miles
    Test number
    821352737877
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective front bracket at downpipe missing bolts (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective both clamps broken, exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass118,304 miles (+16)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    118,304 miles
    Test number
    498658908294
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level incomplete (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective both rear silencer clamps broken, system still secure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail118,288 miles (+8,827)1 dangerous4 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,288 miles
    Test number
    950191376089
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose both rear silencer sections clamps broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear silencer heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm, worn inner edge, secondary grooves (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHigh level stop lamp incomplete

  5. Pass109,461 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    109,461 miles
    Test number
    902787568220
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective 2 exhaust clamps at Y section corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inside and outside edges, down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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 worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail109,461 miles (+8,543)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,461 miles
    Test number
    305140435962
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective 2 exhaust clamps at Y section corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inside and outside edges, down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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 worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass100,918 miles (+10,071)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    100,918 miles
    Test number
    383909236294
    • 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))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass90,847 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    90,847 miles
    Test number
    400935912201
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm, worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective both clamps split but system still secure at time of test (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade torn
    • AdvisorySlight dampness of fluid at nearside of fuel tank, doesn't smell of fuel
    • AdvisoryTurbo to intercooler pipe split

  9. Fail90,847 miles (+6,394)3 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,847 miles
    Test number
    131785710742
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured rim cracked (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm, worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective both clamps split but system still secure at time of test (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade torn
    • AdvisorySlight dampness of fluid at nearside of fuel tank, doesn't smell of fuel
    • AdvisoryTurbo to intercooler pipe split

  10. Pass84,453 miles (+8,213)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    84,453 miles
    Test number
    779072060745
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  11. Pass76,240 miles (+10,082)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    76,240 miles
    Test number
    628263619054
    • 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)

  12. Pass66,158 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    66,158 miles
    Test number
    240231064909
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail66,158 miles (+10,804)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,158 miles
    Test number
    118181057213
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass55,354 miles (+10,147)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    55,354 miles
    Test number
    672287997373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,207 miles (+3,376)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    45,207 miles
    Test number
    928374005163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass41,831 miles (+88)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    41,831 miles
    Test number
    958744534232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail41,743 miles (+8,768)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,743 miles
    Test number
    497721534242
    • FailureBrake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  18. Pass32,975 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    32,975 miles
    Test number
    188927243211
    • NoteFront brake disc's have slight wear
    • NoteNearside front tyre has slight damage to sidewall265/40/21(105y)
    • NoteOffside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edge

Questions about L1 XJC

Does L1 XJC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 XJC is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L1 XJC?
The MOT on L1 XJC is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 XJC done?
L1 XJC was recorded at 132,346 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 8,142 miles a year.
Has L1 XJC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 XJC has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on L1 XJC 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 XJC find?
L1 XJC passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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