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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Black · Diesel · 2015 · 2,987 cc

L21 ORLMOT history

L21 ORL is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 8 Apr 2015. Its MOT is valid until 7 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 264,095 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

L21 ORL black Mercedes-Benz S-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Sept 2027
Mileage
264,095 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
25,233 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 ORL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
8 Apr 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 ORL was last recorded at 264,095 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 5,759 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
258,336 miles · 18 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
5,759 miles
Average per year
25,233 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 264,095 miles
  • 2025 – 253,013 miles
  • 2024 – 243,063 miles
  • 2023 – 230,228 miles
  • 2022 – 217,462 miles
  • 2021 – 196,223 miles
  • 2020 – 179,958 miles
  • 2019 – 160,081 miles
  • 2018 – 121,918 miles
  • 2017 – 66,457 miles
  • 2016 – 12,281 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass264,095 miles
  • AdvisoryChip/scratch to windscreenRecorded 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer tyre wall

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Chip to windscreen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • N/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer tyre wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 15 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass264,095 miles (+5,759)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    264,095 miles
    Test number
    489040030585
    • AdvisoryChip/scratch to windscreen

  2. Pass258,336 miles (+5,323)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    258,336 miles
    Test number
    317911082477
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres on 3m
    • AdvisoryChip/scratch to windscreen
    • AdvisoryN/s front tyre worn on edges on 3m
    • AdvisoryO/s front tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisorySlight noise to steering/suspension system

  3. Pass253,013 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    253,013 miles
    Test number
    953470868239
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChip to windscreen
    • AdvisoryN/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

  4. Fail253,011 miles (+6,496)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    253,011 miles
    Test number
    510002468493
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (front arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (front arm) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (front arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChip to windscreen
    • AdvisoryN/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

  5. Pass246,515 miles (+3,452)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    246,515 miles
    Test number
    657025973941
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass243,063 miles (+4,018)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    243,063 miles
    Test number
    631255156684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass239,045 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    239,045 miles
    Test number
    742422518999
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s front tyre worn on edges on 3m, cracking/perishing
    • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge on 3m and perishing
    • AdvisoryO/s front tyre worn on edges on 3.5m, cracking/perishing
    • AdvisoryO/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge on 3m and perishing

  8. Fail239,043 miles (+8,815)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    239,043 miles
    Test number
    473196717746
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm lower (front arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light staying on
    • AdvisoryN/s front tyre worn on edges on 3m, cracking/perishing
    • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge on 3m and perishing
    • AdvisoryO/s front tyre worn on edges on 3.5m, cracking/perishing
    • AdvisoryO/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge on 3m and perishing

  9. Pass230,228 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    230,228 miles
    Test number
    902918940794
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges and perishing
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to perish

  10. Fail230,222 miles (+6,595)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,222 miles
    Test number
    300941924693
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front bottom arms (rear bottom arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges and perishing
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to perish

  11. Pass223,627 miles (+6,165)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    223,627 miles
    Test number
    515193403526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass217,462 miles (+8,691)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    217,462 miles
    Test number
    946378173941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass208,771 miles (+12,548)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    208,771 miles
    Test number
    884179705766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass196,223 miles (+6,600)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    196,223 miles
    Test number
    182332828656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass189,623 miles (+9,665)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    189,623 miles
    Test number
    502985249969
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  16. Pass179,958 miles (+19,877)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    179,958 miles
    Test number
    776788536658
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  17. Pass160,081 miles (+18,637)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    160,081 miles
    Test number
    929188327953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass141,444 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    141,444 miles
    Test number
    881632048354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail141,441 miles (+19,523)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,441 miles
    Test number
    261084802045
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  20. Pass121,918 miles (+31,132)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    121,918 miles
    Test number
    748192885839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass90,786 miles (+24,329)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    90,786 miles
    Test number
    803459222272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass66,457 miles (+23,712)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    66,457 miles
    Test number
    691782177004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass42,745 miles (+30,464)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    42,745 miles
    Test number
    185205255281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass12,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    12,281 miles
    Test number
    781159259298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L21 ORL

Does L21 ORL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 ORL is valid until 7 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L21 ORL?
The MOT on L21 ORL is valid until 7 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 ORL done?
L21 ORL was recorded at 264,095 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 25,233 miles a year.
Has L21 ORL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 ORL has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on L21 ORL 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 ORL find?
L21 ORL passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: chip/scratch to windscreen.

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