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Black · Diesel · 2015 · 2,987 cc

L21 PCSMOT history

L21 PCS is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 10 Jul 2015. Its MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 133,218 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

L21 PCS black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Sept 2026
Mileage
133,218 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
12,688 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 PCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
10 Jul 2015
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

L21 PCS was last recorded at 133,218 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 5,472 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,746 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,472 miles
Average per year
12,688 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,218 miles
  • 2025 – 127,746 miles
  • 2024 – 108,663 miles
  • 2023 – 87,670 miles
  • 2022 – 60,803 miles
  • 2021 – 43,852 miles
  • 2020 – 34,557 miles
  • 2018 – 28,765 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail133,218 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Tyre slightly damaged front and rear outer sidewalls slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall damaged and slight lump (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Along inner bead.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

11 tests since 9 Jul 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail133,218 miles (+5,472)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,218 miles
    Test number
    221464842652
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre slightly damaged front and rear outer sidewalls slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall damaged and slight lump (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass127,746 miles (+19,083)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    127,746 miles
    Test number
    506792033018
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass108,663 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    108,663 miles
    Test number
    318512203210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail108,631 miles (+20,961)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,631 miles
    Test number
    737624837618
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass87,670 miles (+5)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    87,670 miles
    Test number
    421726256513
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Along inner bead. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  6. Fail87,665 miles (+26,862)1 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,665 miles
    Test number
    210472700768
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both front. (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Along inner bead. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass60,803 miles (+16,951)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    60,803 miles
    Test number
    175561650309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass43,852 miles (+1,224)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    43,852 miles
    Test number
    356713119204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass42,628 miles (+8,071)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    42,628 miles
    Test number
    336403716562
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slightly in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass34,557 miles (+5,792)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    34,557 miles
    Test number
    467718654341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass28,765 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    28,765 miles
    Test number
    527631102113
    • AdvisoryClean emissions
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

Questions about L21 PCS

Does L21 PCS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L21 PCS expired on 29 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L21 PCS?
The MOT on L21 PCS expired on 29 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L21 PCS done?
L21 PCS was recorded at 133,218 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 12,688 miles a year.
Has L21 PCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 PCS has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L21 PCS 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 PCS find?
L21 PCS failed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 1 dangerous defect and 2 advisories: nearside front road wheel fractured; nearside tyre slightly damaged front and rear outer sidewalls slightly damaged; offside front tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall damaged and slight lump.

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