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Mercedes-Benz Citan

White · Diesel · 2014 · 1,461 cc

L20 HFLMOT history

L20 HFL is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Citan first used on 28 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jun 2027 and it has passed 9 of 17 MOT tests, with 157,849 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jun 2027
Mileage
157,849 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2026
MOT tests
17
9 passed · 8 failed
Per year
12,307 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 HFL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Citan
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
28 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 HFL was last recorded at 157,849 miles on 12 Jun 2026, 292 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,557 miles · 5 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
292 miles
Average per year
12,307 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,849 miles
  • 2025 – 144,573 miles
  • 2024 – 132,101 miles
  • 2023 – 119,587 miles
  • 2022 – 99,831 miles
  • 2020 – 75,759 miles
  • 2019 – 61,862 miles
  • 2018 – 52,969 miles
  • 2017 – 47,216 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,849 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

17 tests since 15 Jun 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,849 miles (+292)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    157,849 miles
    Test number
    133369016068
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail157,557 miles (+12,984)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,557 miles
    Test number
    196441232602
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass144,573 miles (+147)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    144,573 miles
    Test number
    505053164739
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshield insecure

  4. Fail144,426 miles (+12,325)1 dangerous4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,426 miles
    Test number
    449191274793
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshield insecure

  5. Pass132,101 miles (+113)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2025
    Odometer
    132,101 miles
    Test number
    694168606024
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail131,988 miles (+15)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,988 miles
    Test number
    223747639610
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail131,973 miles (+12,386)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,973 miles
    Test number
    881884960592
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass119,587 miles (+12)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    119,587 miles
    Test number
    800012144480
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ON LIMIT/REQUIRES ATTENTION (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail119,575 miles (+19,744)1 dangerous1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,575 miles
    Test number
    210483818906
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ON LIMIT/REQUIRES ATTENTION (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass99,831 miles (+50)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    99,831 miles
    Test number
    148361713941
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Fail99,781 miles (+24,022)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,781 miles
    Test number
    819852067220
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT/BALD ON EDGE / NAIL IN TREAD/DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass75,759 miles (+13,897)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    75,759 miles
    Test number
    150682580922
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass61,862 miles (+8,893)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    61,862 miles
    Test number
    544651332380
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened recommend replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass52,969 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    52,969 miles
    Test number
    966871608685
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  15. Fail52,969 miles (+5,753)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,969 miles
    Test number
    340459457559
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass47,216 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    47,216 miles
    Test number
    171277692912
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail47,198 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,198 miles
    Test number
    954676371105
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about L20 HFL

Does L20 HFL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 HFL is valid until 11 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 HFL?
The MOT on L20 HFL is valid until 11 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 HFL done?
L20 HFL was recorded at 157,849 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2026, an average of 12,307 miles a year.
Has L20 HFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 HFL has failed 8 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L20 HFL 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 L20 HFL find?
L20 HFL passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front nail in tyre; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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