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Mercedes-Benz E

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,796 cc

L21 RAGMOT history

L21 RAG is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 22 Sept 2012. Its MOT expired on 28 Aug 2026 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 91,070 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2025.

L21 RAG red Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Aug 2026
Mileage
91,070 mi
At MOT on 29 Aug 2025
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,560 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 RAG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
22 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 RAG was last recorded at 91,070 miles on 29 Aug 2025, 3,982 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,088 miles · 22 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
3,982 miles
Average per year
6,560 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 91,070 miles
  • 2024 – 87,088 miles
  • 2023 – 82,910 miles
  • 2022 – 79,183 miles
  • 2021 – 68,823 miles
  • 2020 – 67,716 miles
  • 2018 – 56,265 miles
  • 2017 – 47,822 miles
  • 2016 – 35,314 miles
  • 2015 – 25,745 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,070 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

12 tests since 14 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,070 miles (+3,982)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    91,070 miles
    Test number
    795153455710
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass87,088 miles (+4,178)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    87,088 miles
    Test number
    363673574743
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass82,910 miles (+3,727)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    82,910 miles
    Test number
    206276131934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass79,183 miles (+10,360)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    79,183 miles
    Test number
    619402744375
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass68,823 miles (+1,107)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    68,823 miles
    Test number
    696676605380
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass67,716 miles (+103)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    67,716 miles
    Test number
    876315414742
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail67,613 miles (+11,348)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,613 miles
    Test number
    292915903237
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass56,265 miles (+8,443)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    56,265 miles
    Test number
    302699218071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass47,822 miles (+12,508)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    47,822 miles
    Test number
    315092298784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass35,314 miles (+9,569)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    35,314 miles
    Test number
    300806219993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass25,745 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    25,745 miles
    Test number
    334912653640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail25,745 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,745 miles
    Test number
    960265356295
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed hole damage in tread (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBOTH front tyres starting to wear low on tread
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre starting to crack / split on inner sidewall.

Questions about L21 RAG

Does L21 RAG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L21 RAG expired on 28 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L21 RAG?
The MOT on L21 RAG expired on 28 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L21 RAG done?
L21 RAG was recorded at 91,070 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2025, an average of 6,560 miles a year.
Has L21 RAG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 RAG has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on L21 RAG 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 RAG find?
L21 RAG passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2025 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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