
Mercedes-Benz C
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Pass95,383 miles (+6,224)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 95,383 miles
- Test number
- 376251314381
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass83,920 miles (+4,085)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 83,920 miles
- Test number
- 699152212302
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,835 miles (+4,599)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 79,835 miles
- Test number
- 765511511398
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,236 miles (-677,133)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 75,236 miles
- Test number
- 193232510369
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass752,369 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 752,369 miles
- Test number
- 204891050243
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass74,758 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 74,758 miles
- Test number
- 964438080185
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass65,140 miles (+7,793)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 65,140 miles
- Test number
- 560143929223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,347 miles (+8,274)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 57,347 miles
- Test number
- 950611128241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,073 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 49,073 miles
- Test number
- 602300827295
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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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