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Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,987 cc

L21 KCSMOT history

L21 KCS is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 24 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 126,105 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2026.

L21 KCS black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jun 2027
Mileage
126,105 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,425 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 KCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
24 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 KCS was last recorded at 126,105 miles on 23 Jun 2026, 231 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,874 miles · 15 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
231 miles
Average per year
6,425 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,105 miles
  • 2025 – 115,296 miles
  • 2024 – 105,544 miles
  • 2023 – 96,165 miles
  • 2022 – 88,972 miles
  • 2021 – 84,432 miles
  • 2020 – 82,260 miles
  • 2019 – 78,730 miles
  • 2018 – 71,461 miles
  • 2017 – 65,183 miles
  • 2016 – 60,055 miles
  • 2015 – 53,272 miles
  • 2014 – 48,862 miles
  • 2013 – 44,064 miles
  • 2012 – 36,287 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,105 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms. (5.3.3 (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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All 4 Outer

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Lamp damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Exhaust support bracket corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 30 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,105 miles (+231)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    126,105 miles
    Test number
    140182779791
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail125,874 miles (+10,578)3 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,874 miles
    Test number
    494829102443
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested rear pad. (1.2.1 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass115,296 miles (+9,752)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    115,296 miles
    Test number
    742202340598
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass105,544 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    105,544 miles
    Test number
    171669028187
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r brake pipe slight corrosion in front of rear wheel arch. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r brake pipe slight corrosion near flexi brake hose bracket. (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail105,540 miles (+9,375)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,540 miles
    Test number
    588112290855
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r brake pipe slight corrosion in front of rear wheel arch. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r brake pipe slight corrosion near flexi brake hose bracket. (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass96,165 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    96,165 miles
    Test number
    234836267409
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All 4 Outer (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lamp damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust support bracket corroded

  7. Fail96,164 miles (+7,192)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,164 miles
    Test number
    362487136789
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All 4 Outer (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lamp damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust support bracket corroded

  8. Pass88,972 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    88,972 miles
    Test number
    827942274931
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp slight damage

  9. Fail88,972 miles (+4,540)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,972 miles
    Test number
    338163789031
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp slight damage

  10. Pass84,432 miles (+2,172)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    84,432 miles
    Test number
    399903566637
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass82,260 miles (+3,530)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    82,260 miles
    Test number
    358482043434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass78,730 miles (+7,269)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    78,730 miles
    Test number
    772986834040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass71,461 miles (+6,278)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    71,461 miles
    Test number
    621271567753
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryDamage to nearside outer sill cover
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring view of some components

  14. Pass65,183 miles (+5,128)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    65,183 miles
    Test number
    648941779124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass60,055 miles (+6,783)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    60,055 miles
    Test number
    587069225581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,272 miles (+4,410)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    53,272 miles
    Test number
    866633175162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,862 miles (+4,798)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    48,862 miles
    Test number
    717564774107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,064 miles (+7,777)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    44,064 miles
    Test number
    627328873152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,287 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    36,287 miles
    Test number
    676792982161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L21 KCS

Does L21 KCS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 KCS is valid until 29 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L21 KCS?
The MOT on L21 KCS is valid until 29 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 KCS done?
L21 KCS was recorded at 126,105 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2026, an average of 6,425 miles a year.
Has L21 KCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 KCS has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L21 KCS 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 KCS find?
L21 KCS passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms..

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