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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

L29 SGLMOT history

L29 SGL is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 29 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 14 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 106,218 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2025.

L29 SGL blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Nov 2026
Mileage
106,218 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,533 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L29 SGL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L29 SGL was last recorded at 106,218 miles on 15 Nov 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Nov 2025: 106,218 miles, lower than 106,818 miles on 13 Oct 2025.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
106,818 miles · 13 Oct 2025
Average per year
4,533 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 106,218 miles
  • 2024 – 88,606 miles
  • 2023 – 77,837 miles
  • 2022 – 69,288 miles
  • 2021 – 67,635 miles
  • 2020 – 66,474 miles
  • 2019 – 64,036 miles
  • 2018 – 61,102 miles
  • 2017 – 58,481 miles
  • 2016 – 55,329 miles
  • 2015 – 52,781 miles
  • 2014 – 50,431 miles
  • 2013 – 48,300 miles
  • 2012 – 44,356 miles
  • 2011 – 40,699 miles
  • 2010 – 36,104 miles
  • 2009 – 32,398 miles
  • 2008 – 28,643 miles
  • 2007 – 24,177 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,218 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears, inner faces

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust mounting defective front and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 11 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,218 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    106,218 miles
    Test number
    432024122804
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail106,218 miles (-600)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,218 miles
    Test number
    623373068297
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail106,818 miles (+18,212)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,818 miles
    Test number
    559636519599
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding suspect INBOARD SHOES (park brake) (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass88,606 miles (+190)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    88,606 miles
    Test number
    211105725088
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears, inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective front and rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to the rear chassis legs
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted to underside making inspection to some parts harder

  5. Fail88,416 miles (+10,579)2 dangerous3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,416 miles
    Test number
    283236798875
    • 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))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears, inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective front and rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to the rear chassis legs
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted to underside making inspection to some parts harder

  6. Pass77,837 miles (+36)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    77,837 miles
    Test number
    871005185126
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to the nearside rear chassis leg
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak

  7. Fail77,801 miles (+8,513)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,801 miles
    Test number
    453961503589
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to the nearside rear chassis leg
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak

  8. Pass69,288 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    69,288 miles
    Test number
    259158851868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail69,282 miles (+1,647)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,282 miles
    Test number
    632303699177
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

  10. Pass67,635 miles (+1,161)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    67,635 miles
    Test number
    274161184088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass66,474 miles (+60)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    66,474 miles
    Test number
    397813041101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail66,414 miles (+2,378)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,414 miles
    Test number
    578001164723
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass64,036 miles (+2,934)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    64,036 miles
    Test number
    790362152225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBody and brake pipes painted with underseal at time of test
    • AdvisoryLeft front suspension arm ball joint dust cover split but does prevent the ingress of dirt
    • AdvisoryLeft front tyre wearing slightly on outside edge

  14. Pass61,102 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    61,102 miles
    Test number
    255303883018
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  15. Fail61,102 miles (+2,621)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,102 miles
    Test number
    715466197965
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  16. Pass58,481 miles (+3,152)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    58,481 miles
    Test number
    184749629572
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass55,329 miles (+2,548)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    55,329 miles
    Test number
    528095110429
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass52,781 miles (+2,350)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    52,781 miles
    Test number
    633548514128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass50,431 miles (+2,131)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    50,431 miles
    Test number
    126327584297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    48,300 miles
    Test number
    688770193263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail48,300 miles (+3,944)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,300 miles
    Test number
    157940793207
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  22. Pass44,356 miles (+3,657)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    44,356 miles
    Test number
    935577092245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass40,699 miles (+4,595)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    40,699 miles
    Test number
    446941091217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,104 miles (+3,706)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    36,104 miles
    Test number
    572404990217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass32,398 miles (+3,755)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    32,398 miles
    Test number
    182623699264
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  26. Pass28,643 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    28,643 miles
    Test number
    454124098290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • Note*cracks on both rear tyres*

  27. Fail28,643 miles (+4,466)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,643 miles
    Test number
    594304198223
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • Note*cracks on both rear tyres*

  28. Pass24,177 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    24,177 miles
    Test number
    822044787291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L29 SGL

Does L29 SGL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L29 SGL is valid until 14 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L29 SGL?
The MOT on L29 SGL is valid until 14 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L29 SGL done?
L29 SGL was recorded at 106,218 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2025, an average of 4,533 miles a year.
Has L29 SGL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L29 SGL has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L29 SGL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Nov 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L29 SGL find?
L29 SGL passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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