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Grey · Diesel · 2017 · 1,950 cc

RLC 972MOT history

RLC 972 is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 23 Mar 2017. Its MOT is valid until 22 Mar 2027 and it has passed 7 of 11 MOT tests, with 90,324 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

RLC 972 grey Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Mar 2027
Mileage
90,324 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
11
7 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,339 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RLC 972
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,950 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
23 Mar 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

RLC 972 was last recorded at 90,324 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,321 miles · 26 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
9,339 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,324 miles
  • 2025 – 78,161 miles
  • 2024 – 68,854 miles
  • 2023 – 62,066 miles
  • 2022 – 50,010 miles
  • 2021 – 40,710 miles
  • 2020 – 34,844 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,324 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 16 Mar 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,324 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    90,324 miles
    Test number
    470956730814
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail90,321 miles (+12,160)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,321 miles
    Test number
    978837334691
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass78,161 miles (+9,307)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    78,161 miles
    Test number
    936008186353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass68,854 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    68,854 miles
    Test number
    201661572590
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension strut dust covers split

  5. Fail68,854 miles (+6,788)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,854 miles
    Test number
    744443286844
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension strut dust covers split

  6. Pass62,066 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    62,066 miles
    Test number
    820310030481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail62,003 miles (+11,993)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,003 miles
    Test number
    760905336380
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass50,010 miles (+9,300)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    50,010 miles
    Test number
    582415995912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass40,710 miles (+5,866)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    40,710 miles
    Test number
    706648404728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass34,844 miles (+105)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    34,844 miles
    Test number
    101879745949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail34,739 miles2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,739 miles
    Test number
    633654410589
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Questions about RLC 972

What vehicle is registration RLC 972 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RLC 972 on a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 23 Mar 2017. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does RLC 972 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RLC 972 is valid until 22 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on RLC 972?
The MOT on RLC 972 is valid until 22 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has RLC 972 done?
RLC 972 was recorded at 90,324 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 9,339 miles a year.
Has RLC 972 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RLC 972 has failed 4 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on RLC 972 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 RLC 972 find?
RLC 972 passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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