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Black · Diesel · 2015 · 2,143 cc

L21 UXXMOT history

L21 UXX is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz V first used on 23 Nov 2015. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 119,352 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

L21 UXX black Mercedes-Benz V-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Nov 2026
Mileage
119,352 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
12,336 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 UXX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
V
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
23 Nov 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 UXX was last recorded at 119,352 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 18,131 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,221 miles · 22 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
18,131 miles
Average per year
12,336 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 119,352 miles
  • 2024 – 101,221 miles
  • 2023 – 82,718 miles
  • 2022 – 69,810 miles
  • 2021 – 55,603 miles
  • 2020 – 55,572 miles
  • 2019 – 44,016 miles
  • 2018 – 32,927 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,352 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

11 tests since 19 Nov 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,352 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    119,352 miles
    Test number
    574537129052
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail119,351 miles (+18,130)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,351 miles
    Test number
    241175046727
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass101,221 miles (+18,503)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    101,221 miles
    Test number
    120977349848
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass82,718 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    82,718 miles
    Test number
    966075957785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail82,718 miles (+1,515)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,718 miles
    Test number
    757840630651
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass81,203 miles (+11,393)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    81,203 miles
    Test number
    277335237991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass69,810 miles (+14,207)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    69,810 miles
    Test number
    862249084401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass55,603 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    55,603 miles
    Test number
    827204379992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail55,572 miles (+11,556)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,572 miles
    Test number
    594156319001
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  10. Pass44,016 miles (+11,089)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    44,016 miles
    Test number
    260142799073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass32,927 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    32,927 miles
    Test number
    126459141555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L21 UXX

Does L21 UXX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 UXX is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L21 UXX?
The MOT on L21 UXX is valid until 21 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 UXX done?
L21 UXX was recorded at 119,352 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 12,336 miles a year.
Has L21 UXX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 UXX has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L21 UXX 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 UXX find?
L21 UXX passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge.

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