Mercedes-Benz C
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc
L21 GMMMOT history
L21 GMM is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 79,015 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 79,015 mi
- At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 10 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,059 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L21 GMM
- 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
- 30 Nov 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L21 GMM was last recorded at 79,015 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 11 Sept 2019: 63,916 miles, lower than 63,917 miles on 10 Sept 2019.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 79,013 miles · 28 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 4,059 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 79,015 miles
- 2023 – 77,413 miles
- 2022 – 73,573 miles
- 2021 – 70,569 miles
- 2020 – 69,066 miles
- 2019 – 63,916 miles
- 2018 – 56,410 miles
- 2017 – 48,838 miles
- 2016 – 41,973 miles
- 2015 – 35,607 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass79,015 miles
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both and N/S/F (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2026
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
Major3 MOTs, 2021–2026
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault
Major2 MOTs, 2026
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated
Minor2 MOTs, 2026
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
14 tests since 18 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass79,015 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 79,015 miles
- Test number
- 765855571122
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both and N/S/F (1.1.11 (c))
Fail79,013 miles (+3)2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,013 miles
- Test number
- 665313896199
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both and N/S/F (1.1.11 (c))
Fail79,010 miles (+1,597)3 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,010 miles
- Test number
- 511705370180
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear and N/S/F (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass77,413 miles (+3,840)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 77,413 miles
- Test number
- 643783463190
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material End next to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material End next to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material End next to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass73,573 miles (+3,004)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 73,573 miles
- Test number
- 269193840181
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))
Pass70,569 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 70,569 miles
- Test number
- 790369374606
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail70,569 miles (+1,503)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,569 miles
- Test number
- 272614957461
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass69,066 miles (+5,150)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 69,066 miles
- Test number
- 745746832499
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement leading inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement leading inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both front
Pass63,916 miles (-1)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 63,916 miles
- Test number
- 263916988417
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,917 miles (+7,507)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,917 miles
- Test number
- 241740599689
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass56,410 miles (+7,572)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 56,410 miles
- Test number
- 802256623875
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,838 miles (+6,865)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 48,838 miles
- Test number
- 870780926038
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass41,973 miles (+6,366)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 41,973 miles
- Test number
- 761910179924
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,607 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 35,607 miles
- Test number
- 107791023224
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L21 GMM
- Does L21 GMM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 GMM is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L21 GMM?
- The MOT on L21 GMM is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L21 GMM done?
- L21 GMM was recorded at 79,015 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 4,059 miles a year.
- Has L21 GMM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L21 GMM has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on L21 GMM ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Sept 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L21 GMM find?
- L21 GMM passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both and n/s/f.
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