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Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,143 cc

L21 RCKMOT history

L21 RCK is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 18 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 140,431 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

L21 RCK black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Sept 2027
Mileage
140,431 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,403 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 RCK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
18 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 RCK was last recorded at 140,431 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 11,179 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,252 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
11,179 miles
Average per year
7,403 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,431 miles
  • 2025 – 129,252 miles
  • 2024 – 124,405 miles
  • 2023 – 119,355 miles
  • 2022 – 116,000 miles
  • 2021 – 108,356 miles
  • 2020 – 97,990 miles
  • 2019 – 91,212 miles
  • 2018 – 84,871 miles
  • 2017 – 79,782 miles
  • 2016 – 71,353 miles
  • 2015 – 63,453 miles
  • 2014 – 55,879 miles
  • 2013 – 46,413 miles
  • 2012 – 36,959 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,431 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 15 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,431 miles (+11,179)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    140,431 miles
    Test number
    639088093611
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass129,252 miles (+4,847)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    129,252 miles
    Test number
    118683780282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass124,405 miles (+5,050)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    124,405 miles
    Test number
    467872949987
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass119,355 miles (+3,355)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    119,355 miles
    Test number
    858451089741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass116,000 miles (+7,644)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    116,000 miles
    Test number
    800505681955
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slightly damaged.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass108,356 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    108,356 miles
    Test number
    882931637311
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail108,356 miles (+10,366)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,356 miles
    Test number
    689949389515
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass97,990 miles (+6,778)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    97,990 miles
    Test number
    918487675678
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front works intermediary
  9. Pass91,212 miles (+6,341)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    91,212 miles
    Test number
    120549704462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass84,871 miles (+5,089)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    84,871 miles
    Test number
    982381228667
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass79,782 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    79,782 miles
    Test number
    277036010224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail79,782 miles (+8,429)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,782 miles
    Test number
    489965071139
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
  13. Pass71,353 miles (+7,900)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    71,353 miles
    Test number
    553699572566
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  14. Pass63,453 miles (+7,574)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    63,453 miles
    Test number
    581879094564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,879 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    55,879 miles
    Test number
    686251554297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail55,879 miles (+9,466)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,879 miles
    Test number
    138709444271
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  17. Pass46,413 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    46,413 miles
    Test number
    305769643494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,413 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    46,413 miles
    Test number
    785679043241
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  19. Fail46,413 miles (+9,454)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,413 miles
    Test number
    799669043232
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  20. Pass36,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    36,959 miles
    Test number
    587989152255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L21 RCK

Does L21 RCK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 RCK is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L21 RCK?
The MOT on L21 RCK is valid until 30 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 RCK done?
L21 RCK was recorded at 140,431 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 7,403 miles a year.
Has L21 RCK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 RCK has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on L21 RCK 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 RCK find?
L21 RCK passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front.

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