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Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 1,998 cc

L4 HRNMOT history

L4 HRN is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 28 Sept 2001. Its MOT expired on 27 Jan 2025 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 129,218 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2025.

L4 HRN grey Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Jan 2025
Mileage
129,218 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,818 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 HRN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
28 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

L4 HRN was last recorded at 129,218 miles on 23 Jan 2025, 2,480 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Nov 2010: 75,236 miles, lower than 752,369 miles on 8 Sept 2010.

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
126,738 miles · 9 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
2,480 miles
Average per year
4,818 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 129,218 miles
  • 2024 – 126,738 miles
  • 2023 – 124,791 miles
  • 2022 – 121,783 miles
  • 2021 – 119,151 miles
  • 2020 – 118,354 miles
  • 2018 – 114,948 miles
  • 2017 – 111,062 miles
  • 2016 – 105,588 miles
  • 2015 – 101,271 miles
  • 2014 – 95,383 miles
  • 2013 – 89,159 miles
  • 2012 – 83,920 miles
  • 2011 – 79,835 miles
  • 2010 – 75,236 miles
  • 2009 – 65,140 miles
  • 2008 – 57,347 miles
  • 2007 – 49,073 miles
  • 2006 – 40,215 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail129,218 miles
  • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
  • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective unable to check (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

What MOT failures 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and both front tyres

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 4 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail129,218 miles (+2,480)6 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,218 miles
    Test number
    113899554993
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective unable to check (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
  2. Pass126,738 miles (+1)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    126,738 miles
    Test number
    155995340274
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened several (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement several suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail126,737 miles (+1,946)4 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,737 miles
    Test number
    727448852324
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened several (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement several suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass124,791 miles (+3,008)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    124,791 miles
    Test number
    291144900808
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to rears both sides inner sills / floor in various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass121,783 miles (+2,632)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    121,783 miles
    Test number
    800324039148
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  6. Pass119,151 miles (+797)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    119,151 miles
    Test number
    849951295556
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre toward rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at sub frame mount point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill and outer sill under plastic (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill and outer sill under plastic (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySmall crack in exhaust centre pipe to rear
  7. Pass118,354 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    118,354 miles
    Test number
    480040155678
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides sills corroded
  8. Fail118,354 miles (+3,406)1 dangerous10 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,354 miles
    Test number
    562800372096
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides sills corroded
  9. Pass114,948 miles (+37)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    114,948 miles
    Test number
    193428813047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Both Wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryTransmission sump pan corroded
  10. Fail114,911 miles (+3,849)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,911 miles
    Test number
    396999246740
    • MajorElectronic stability control component excessively damaged BAS fault on dash (7.12 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake damaged to the extent that the braking system is adversely affected (1.1.21 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Both Wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryTransmission sump pan corroded
  11. Pass111,062 miles (+5,474)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    111,062 miles
    Test number
    378711948165
    • AdvisoryEML ON
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel Arch corrded
    • AdvisoryOil Sump Corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Both Tyre cracking
  12. Pass105,588 miles (+4,317)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    105,588 miles
    Test number
    526188017275
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill both sides (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryBrake assist warning in message centre
  13. Pass101,271 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    101,271 miles
    Test number
    153384431116
    • AdvisoryEngine check lamp on and other warning lamps on
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame also suspension arms and fixings corroding
  14. Fail101,271 miles (+5,888)9 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,271 miles
    Test number
    883854726663
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine check lamp on and other warning lamps on
    • AdvisoryHand brake noisy operation
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame also suspension arms and fixings corroding
  15. Pass95,383 miles (+6,224)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    95,383 miles
    Test number
    376251314381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass89,159 miles (+5,239)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    89,159 miles
    Test number
    997816513317
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass83,920 miles (+4,085)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    83,920 miles
    Test number
    699152212302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass79,835 miles (+4,599)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    79,835 miles
    Test number
    765511511398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass75,236 miles (-677,133)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    75,236 miles
    Test number
    193232510369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass752,369 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    752,369 miles
    Test number
    204891050243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail752,369 miles (+677,611)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    752,369 miles
    Test number
    313163740446
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
  22. Pass74,758 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    74,758 miles
    Test number
    964438080185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail74,758 miles (+9,618)7 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,758 miles
    Test number
    824738680147
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded
  24. Pass65,140 miles (+7,793)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    65,140 miles
    Test number
    560143929223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass57,347 miles (+8,274)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    57,347 miles
    Test number
    950611128241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass49,073 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    49,073 miles
    Test number
    602300827295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail49,073 miles (+8,858)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,073 miles
    Test number
    694200227211
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  28. Pass40,215 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    40,215 miles
    Test number
    931776516265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 HRN

Does L4 HRN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L4 HRN expired on 27 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L4 HRN?
The MOT on L4 HRN expired on 27 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L4 HRN done?
L4 HRN was recorded at 129,218 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2025, an average of 4,818 miles a year.
Has L4 HRN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 HRN has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on L4 HRN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Nov 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L4 HRN find?
L4 HRN failed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2025 with 6 major defects, 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault; fuel cap/sealing device ineffective unable to check; nearside front service brake excessively binding, and 12 more.

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