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Mercedes-Benz C

White · Diesel · 2012 · 2,987 cc

L21 HOGMOT history

L21 HOG is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 19 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 107,260 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

L21 HOG white Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
107,260 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,896 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 HOG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
19 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 HOG was last recorded at 107,260 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 9,163 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,097 miles · 3 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
9,163 miles
Average per year
8,896 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,260 miles
  • 2025 – 98,097 miles
  • 2024 – 97,628 miles
  • 2023 – 89,261 miles
  • 2022 – 77,561 miles
  • 2021 – 68,475 miles
  • 2020 – 57,246 miles
  • 2019 – 42,884 miles
  • 2018 – 37,114 miles
  • 2017 – 30,084 miles
  • 2016 – 22,490 miles
  • 2015 – 14,191 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,260 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated hand release (1.1.6 (d))
  • AdvisoryRear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working hi-level masked out (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear park brake slightly binding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 29 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,260 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    107,260 miles
    Test number
    395591004279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated hand release (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working hi-level masked out (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail107,260 miles (+9,163)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,260 miles
    Test number
    621184459479
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated hand release (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working hi-level masked out (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass98,097 miles (+469)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    98,097 miles
    Test number
    985941216924
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear park brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail97,628 miles (+8,367)1 dangerous2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,628 miles
    Test number
    204231460196
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear park brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass89,261 miles (+453)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    89,261 miles
    Test number
    322727866898
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light illuminated
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail88,808 miles (+11,247)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,808 miles
    Test number
    945191676529
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning illuminated,not visible sensors worn through
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass77,561 miles (+72)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    77,561 miles
    Test number
    949361102793
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning message displayed
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail77,489 miles (+9,014)1 dangerous3 major2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,489 miles
    Test number
    599751702742
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning message displayed
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySecondary bonnet catch seized

  9. Pass68,475 miles (+252)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    68,475 miles
    Test number
    310505644116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail68,223 miles (+10,977)3 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,223 miles
    Test number
    724489290623
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears under the under tray (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass57,246 miles (+14,362)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    57,246 miles
    Test number
    548519015185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass42,884 miles (+5,770)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    42,884 miles
    Test number
    359558943319
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass37,114 miles (+7,030)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    37,114 miles
    Test number
    335386277141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryParking brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryRear tyre treads low inside edges

  14. Pass30,084 miles (+7,594)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    30,084 miles
    Test number
    389447281156
    • AdvisoryFront brake pipes slightly corroded

  15. Pass22,490 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    22,490 miles
    Test number
    559978309704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail22,484 miles (+8,293)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,484 miles
    Test number
    241939278885
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  17. Pass14,191 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    14,191 miles
    Test number
    596640415231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L21 HOG

Does L21 HOG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 HOG is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L21 HOG?
The MOT on L21 HOG is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 HOG done?
L21 HOG was recorded at 107,260 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 8,896 miles a year.
Has L21 HOG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 HOG has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L21 HOG 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 HOG find?
L21 HOG passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front road wheel slightly distorted; nearside rear outer tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall slight damage; nearside rear road wheel slightly distorted, and 4 more.

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