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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

L21 HPRMOT history

L21 HPR is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 6 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 143,204 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

L21 HPR black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
143,204 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,783 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 HPR
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
6 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 HPR was last recorded at 143,204 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 10,164 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,040 miles · 28 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
10,164 miles
Average per year
7,783 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 143,204 miles
  • 2024 – 133,040 miles
  • 2022 – 127,644 miles
  • 2021 – 121,915 miles
  • 2020 – 117,376 miles
  • 2019 – 113,272 miles
  • 2018 – 97,472 miles
  • 2017 – 85,785 miles
  • 2016 – 68,377 miles
  • 2015 – 58,458 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,204 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2020

  • No smoke detected Diesel Particulate Filter fitted. No print out produced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2020

  • Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

13 tests since 13 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,204 miles (+10,164)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    143,204 miles
    Test number
    377232513313
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass133,040 miles (+5,396)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    133,040 miles
    Test number
    815546573958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass127,644 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    127,644 miles
    Test number
    529961331586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail127,644 miles (+17)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,644 miles
    Test number
    678149772966
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass127,627 miles (+5,712)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2023
    Odometer
    127,627 miles
    Test number
    911909401280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass121,915 miles (+4,539)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2022
    Odometer
    121,915 miles
    Test number
    676651628719
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  7. Pass117,376 miles (+4,104)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    117,376 miles
    Test number
    439014660447
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNo smoke detected Diesel Particulate Filter fitted. No print out produced
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay and underneath the Vehicle

  8. Pass113,272 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    113,272 miles
    Test number
    713629869960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail113,252 miles (+15,780)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,252 miles
    Test number
    736592428813
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass97,472 miles (+11,687)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    97,472 miles
    Test number
    921859759133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass85,785 miles (+17,408)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    85,785 miles
    Test number
    827439931691
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level halfway between max and min (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin half worn (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from drivers view
    • AdvisoryNo smoke detected Diesel Particulate Filter fitted. No print out produced
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • AdvisoryFront and rear discs slight wear

  12. Pass68,377 miles (+9,919)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    68,377 miles
    Test number
    532867286432
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass58,458 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    58,458 miles
    Test number
    845803815077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L21 HPR

Does L21 HPR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 HPR is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L21 HPR?
The MOT on L21 HPR is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 HPR done?
L21 HPR was recorded at 143,204 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 7,783 miles a year.
Has L21 HPR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 HPR has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on L21 HPR 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 HPR find?
L21 HPR passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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