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Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,143 cc

LP11 EPJMOT history

LP11 EPJ is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Jul 2011. Its MOT expired on 19 May 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 134,313 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2025.

LP11 EPJ black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 May 2026
Mileage
134,313 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2025
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,263 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP11 EPJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Jul 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 May 2026
Latest MOT test
16 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP11 EPJ was last recorded at 134,313 miles on 16 May 2025, 1,806 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,507 miles · 14 May 2024
Between the last two tests
1,806 miles
Average per year
9,263 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 134,313 miles
  • 2024 – 132,507 miles
  • 2023 – 129,714 miles
  • 2022 – 124,883 miles
  • 2021 – 118,134 miles
  • 2019 – 101,729 miles
  • 2018 – 88,187 miles
  • 2016 – 74,397 miles
  • 2015 – 64,334 miles
  • 2014 – 37,200 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,313 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front/rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 18 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,313 miles (+1,806)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2026
    Odometer
    134,313 miles
    Test number
    125495294829
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass132,507 miles (+2,793)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2025
    Odometer
    132,507 miles
    Test number
    472214039172
    • MinorAnti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute mirror (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  3. Pass129,714 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2024
    Odometer
    129,714 miles
    Test number
    474521189562
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  4. Fail129,174 miles (+13)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,174 miles
    Test number
    200901939485
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  5. Fail129,161 miles (+4,278)2 dangerous9 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,161 miles
    Test number
    376877962999
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached As Marked (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Tie Rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded Both Inner (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Side repeater not working Wing Mirror Indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass124,883 miles (+6,749)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2023
    Odometer
    124,883 miles
    Test number
    585698101045
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  7. Pass118,134 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    118,134 miles
    Test number
    414442502655
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front/rear (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail118,134 miles (+16,405)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,134 miles
    Test number
    360089692586
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front/rear (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass101,729 miles (+13,542)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    101,729 miles
    Test number
    292265322414
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass88,187 miles (+13,790)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    88,187 miles
    Test number
    495036122046
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside & nearside (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass74,397 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    74,397 miles
    Test number
    134560733477
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner steering arm slight play
  12. Fail74,397 miles (+10,063)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,397 miles
    Test number
    796842584782
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam pattern (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner steering arm slight play
  13. Pass64,334 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    64,334 miles
    Test number
    792786228300
    • AdvisoryOil leack
  14. Fail64,334 miles (+13,354)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,334 miles
    Test number
    585970247254
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOil leack
  15. Pass50,980 miles (+13,780)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    50,980 miles
    Test number
    778701975159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass37,200 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    37,200 miles
    Test number
    608436034336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,135 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    37,135 miles
    Test number
    177062424304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail37,135 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,135 miles
    Test number
    357902024396
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about LP11 EPJ

Does LP11 EPJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP11 EPJ expired on 19 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP11 EPJ?
The MOT on LP11 EPJ expired on 19 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP11 EPJ done?
LP11 EPJ was recorded at 134,313 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2025, an average of 9,263 miles a year.
Has LP11 EPJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP11 EPJ has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LP11 EPJ 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 LP11 EPJ find?
LP11 EPJ passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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