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Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

L21 GBTMOT history

L21 GBT is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 25 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 130,952 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2026.

L21 GBT silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Oct 2027
Mileage
130,952 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,230 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 GBT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
25 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 GBT was last recorded at 130,952 miles on 21 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,952 miles · 16 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,230 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,952 miles
  • 2025 – 114,859 miles
  • 2024 – 96,428 miles
  • 2023 – 84,647 miles
  • 2022 – 78,520 miles
  • 2021 – 73,233 miles
  • 2020 – 67,087 miles
  • 2019 – 61,580 miles
  • 2018 – 55,396 miles
  • 2017 – 48,402 miles
  • 2016 – 31,407 miles
  • 2015 – 28,756 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,952 miles
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bushes worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 25 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,952 miles3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    130,952 miles
    Test number
    868230759688
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail130,952 miles (+16,093)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,952 miles
    Test number
    643805588559
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass114,859 miles (+18,431)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    114,859 miles
    Test number
    607288261057
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  4. Pass96,428 miles (+11,781)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    96,428 miles
    Test number
    394186536540
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass84,647 miles (+763)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    84,647 miles
    Test number
    131374257524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass83,884 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    83,884 miles
    Test number
    856649249041
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail83,884 miles (+5,364)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,884 miles
    Test number
    426558150813
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass78,520 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    78,520 miles
    Test number
    442973714863
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail78,520 miles (+5,287)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,520 miles
    Test number
    613468503677
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass73,233 miles (+315)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    73,233 miles
    Test number
    390561693516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail72,918 miles (+5,831)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,918 miles
    Test number
    290165966073
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass67,087 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    67,087 miles
    Test number
    930442716297
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (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 Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  13. Fail67,087 miles (+5,507)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,087 miles
    Test number
    935178503940
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (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 Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  14. Pass61,580 miles (+6,184)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    61,580 miles
    Test number
    772122006968
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  15. Pass55,396 miles (+6,994)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    55,396 miles
    Test number
    418616488554
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEmissions not detected

  16. Pass48,402 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    48,402 miles
    Test number
    231879781192
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail48,402 miles (+16,995)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,402 miles
    Test number
    107427990313
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass31,407 miles (+2,651)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    31,407 miles
    Test number
    455486787770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,756 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    28,756 miles
    Test number
    874446107050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L21 GBT

Does L21 GBT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 GBT is valid until 20 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L21 GBT?
The MOT on L21 GBT is valid until 20 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 GBT done?
L21 GBT was recorded at 130,952 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2026, an average of 9,230 miles a year.
Has L21 GBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 GBT has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L21 GBT 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 L21 GBT find?
L21 GBT passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2026 with 3 major defects and 3 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; parking brake efficiency below requirements; parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly, and 3 more.

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