
Mercedes-Benz C
Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,987 cc
L29 GALMOT history
L29 GAL is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 20 Feb 2009. Its MOT expired on 11 Apr 2025 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 137,690 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Apr 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 11 Apr 2025
- Mileage
- 137,690 mi
- At MOT on 12 Apr 2024
- MOT tests
- 20
- 12 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 9,257 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L29 GAL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,987 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 20 Feb 2009
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 11 Apr 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Apr 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
L29 GAL was last recorded at 137,690 miles on 12 Apr 2024, 259 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 137,431 miles · 4 Apr 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 259 miles
- Average per year
- 9,257 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 137,690 miles
- 2023 – 122,941 miles
- 2022 – 110,825 miles
- 2020 – 98,650 miles
- 2019 – 89,099 miles
- 2018 – 78,604 miles
- 2017 – 67,442 miles
- 2016 – 59,917 miles
- 2015 – 50,359 miles
- 2014 – 41,940 miles
- 2013 – 34,684 miles
- 2012 – 26,965 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside upper rear tail light not working
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
20 tests since 26 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass137,690 miles (+259)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 137,690 miles
- Test number
- 356266726403
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside upper rear tail light not working
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail137,431 miles (+14,490)7 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,431 miles
- Test number
- 541360920958
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorTyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Space saver fitted to nearside front (5.2.3 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass122,941 miles (+31)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 122,941 miles
- Test number
- 415868425577
- MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))
Fail122,910 miles (+12,085)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,910 miles
- Test number
- 100098441036
- DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))
Pass110,825 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 110,825 miles
- Test number
- 568428228063
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail110,823 miles (+84)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,823 miles
- Test number
- 564097584600
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail110,739 miles (+12,089)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,739 miles
- Test number
- 211905919380
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and Lower. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Fog lamp lens broken.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass98,650 miles (+9,551)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 98,650 miles
- Test number
- 412950210002
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass89,099 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 89,099 miles
- Test number
- 610876642668
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,098 miles (+10,494)2 dangerous6 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,098 miles
- Test number
- 538244974444
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
- MinorNearside 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside reverse light not working
Pass78,604 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 78,604 miles
- Test number
- 484936373870
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished and inner sidewall cracked
Fail78,602 miles (+11,160)2 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,602 miles
- Test number
- 429050463946
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen possible bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished and inner sidewall cracked
- AdvisoryTyre pressure light staying on
Pass67,442 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2018
- Odometer
- 67,442 miles
- Test number
- 485267316518
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,436 miles (+7,519)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,436 miles
- Test number
- 549132128559
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass59,917 miles (+9,558)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 59,917 miles
- Test number
- 289395084837
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,359 miles (+8,419)2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 50,359 miles
- Test number
- 289653215449
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteEngine management lamp illuminated
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteWindscreen wipers smear slightly
Fail41,940 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,940 miles
- Test number
- 277461704484
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Pass41,940 miles (+7,256)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 41,940 miles
- Test number
- 825081904122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,684 miles (+7,719)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 34,684 miles
- Test number
- 887019003112
- NoteChip in zone 'B' of windscreen
Pass26,965 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 26,965 miles
- Test number
- 919327412141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L29 GAL
- Does L29 GAL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L29 GAL expired on 11 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L29 GAL?
- The MOT on L29 GAL expired on 11 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L29 GAL done?
- L29 GAL was recorded at 137,690 miles at its MOT on 12 Apr 2024, an average of 9,257 miles a year.
- Has L29 GAL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L29 GAL has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on L29 GAL 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 L29 GAL find?
- L29 GAL passed its latest MOT on 12 Apr 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on inner edge; nearside upper rear tail light not working; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm, and 1 more.
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