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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.

L29 GAL black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass137,690 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. Pass89,099 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    89,099 miles
    Test number
    610876642668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. Pass67,442 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    67,442 miles
    Test number
    485267316518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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)
  15. Pass59,917 miles (+9,558)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    59,917 miles
    Test number
    289395084837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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
  17. 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)
  18. Pass41,940 miles (+7,256)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    41,940 miles
    Test number
    825081904122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. 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
  20. 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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