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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 2,143 cc

L25 GNLMOT history

L25 GNL is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 17 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 19 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 145,901 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

L25 GNL blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Apr 2027
Mileage
145,901 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,956 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L25 GNL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
17 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L25 GNL was last recorded at 145,901 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 1,754 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,147 miles · 6 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,754 miles
Average per year
6,956 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,901 miles
  • 2025 – 144,147 miles
  • 2024 – 139,431 miles
  • 2023 – 136,261 miles
  • 2022 – 133,891 miles
  • 2021 – 131,727 miles
  • 2020 – 130,375 miles
  • 2019 – 127,737 miles
  • 2018 – 120,285 miles
  • 2017 – 101,594 miles
  • 2016 – 87,556 miles
  • 2015 – 79,284 miles
  • 2014 – 61,512 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,901 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (5.3.4 (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.

  • Engine bay under tray loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From brake hose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From brake hose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in swept area >40mm

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 3 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,901 miles (+1,754)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    145,901 miles
    Test number
    957114434622
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass144,147 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    144,147 miles
    Test number
    686832466089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail144,132 miles (+4,701)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,132 miles
    Test number
    328208728062
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass139,431 miles (+3,170)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    139,431 miles
    Test number
    275611878474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass136,261 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    136,261 miles
    Test number
    263636057901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail136,259 miles (+2,368)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,259 miles
    Test number
    123573402892
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass133,891 miles (+12)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    133,891 miles
    Test number
    749583421742
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in swept area >40mm (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay under tray loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail133,879 miles (+2,152)1 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,879 miles
    Test number
    458832689405
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system From brake hose forward (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in swept area >40mm (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay under tray loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass131,727 miles (+1,352)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    131,727 miles
    Test number
    878619423275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front one (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass130,375 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    130,375 miles
    Test number
    582150291643
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Fail130,374 miles (+2,637)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,374 miles
    Test number
    706293868681
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass127,737 miles (+7,452)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    127,737 miles
    Test number
    538898509506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass120,285 miles (+18,691)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    120,285 miles
    Test number
    463892617631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass101,594 miles (+14,038)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    101,594 miles
    Test number
    741570413378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass87,556 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    87,556 miles
    Test number
    713084989168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail87,521 miles (+8,237)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,521 miles
    Test number
    798900270239
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass79,284 miles (+17,772)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    79,284 miles
    Test number
    858194055023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass61,512 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    61,512 miles
    Test number
    958342464085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L25 GNL

Does L25 GNL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L25 GNL is valid until 19 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L25 GNL?
The MOT on L25 GNL is valid until 19 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L25 GNL done?
L25 GNL was recorded at 145,901 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 6,956 miles a year.
Has L25 GNL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L25 GNL has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on L25 GNL 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 L25 GNL find?
L25 GNL passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front front bush, and 1 more.

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