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Black · Diesel · 2014 · 2,143 cc

R121 JJJMOT history

R121 JJJ is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 14 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 14 Mar 2027 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 94,512 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

R121 JJJ black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Mar 2027
Mileage
94,512 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,508 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R121 JJJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
14 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R121 JJJ was last recorded at 94,512 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 14,063 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,449 miles · 15 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
14,063 miles
Average per year
7,508 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,512 miles
  • 2025 – 80,449 miles
  • 2024 – 77,805 miles
  • 2023 – 70,243 miles
  • 2022 – 63,535 miles
  • 2021 – 58,454 miles
  • 2020 – 53,629 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,512 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive UNDER TRAY PREVENTS FULL INSPECTION (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryREAR DIFFRENTIAL LEAKING

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

9 tests since 24 Sept 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,512 miles (+14,063)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    94,512 miles
    Test number
    609132929917
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive UNDER TRAY PREVENTS FULL INSPECTION (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryREAR DIFFRENTIAL LEAKING
  2. Pass80,449 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    80,449 miles
    Test number
    255619424851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail80,448 miles (+2,643)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,448 miles
    Test number
    473140823657
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  4. Pass77,805 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    77,805 miles
    Test number
    303490212167
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. Fail77,805 miles (+7,562)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,805 miles
    Test number
    513392139479
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Pass70,243 miles (+6,708)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    70,243 miles
    Test number
    899830848463
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass63,535 miles (+5,081)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    63,535 miles
    Test number
    492745703504
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass58,454 miles (+4,825)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    58,454 miles
    Test number
    599185886531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass53,629 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    53,629 miles
    Test number
    135902961549
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Questions about R121 JJJ

Does R121 JJJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R121 JJJ is valid until 14 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on R121 JJJ?
The MOT on R121 JJJ is valid until 14 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R121 JJJ done?
R121 JJJ was recorded at 94,512 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 7,508 miles a year.
Has R121 JJJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R121 JJJ has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on R121 JJJ 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 R121 JJJ find?
R121 JJJ passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive under tray prevents full inspection, and 1 more.

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