Mercedes-Benz C
Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,998 cc
T121 PEAMOT history
T121 PEA is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 28 Jun 2002. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 70,272 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 70,272 mi
- At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 2,839 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T121 PEA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 28 Jun 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T121 PEA was last recorded at 70,272 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 78 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 70,194 miles · 20 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 78 miles
- Average per year
- 2,839 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 70,272 miles
- 2024 – 67,526 miles
- 2023 – 65,882 miles
- 2022 – 64,228 miles
- 2021 – 59,775 miles
- 2020 – 57,507 miles
- 2019 – 55,581 miles
- 2018 – 54,236 miles
- 2017 – 51,414 miles
- 2016 – 49,581 miles
- 2015 – 47,647 miles
- 2014 – 43,605 miles
- 2013 – 38,443 miles
- 2012 – 36,354 miles
- 2010 – 30,811 miles
- 2009 – 27,178 miles
- 2008 – 24,028 miles
- 2007 – 20,090 miles
- 2006 – 15,393 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass70,272 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket broken but still secure
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking throughout tread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
27 tests since 29 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass70,272 miles (+78)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 70,272 miles
- Test number
- 965315209620
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail70,194 miles (+2,668)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,194 miles
- Test number
- 381762016723
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass67,526 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 67,526 miles
- Test number
- 319291801543
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail67,526 miles (+1,644)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,526 miles
- Test number
- 581887717660
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass65,882 miles (+1,654)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 65,882 miles
- Test number
- 642108227206
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass64,228 miles (+4,453)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 64,228 miles
- Test number
- 685910728839
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass59,775 miles (+52)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 59,775 miles
- Test number
- 939303366541
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket broken but still secure (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking throughout tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking throughout tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail59,723 miles (+2,216)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,723 miles
- Test number
- 491278923128
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear subframe to caliper flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket broken but still secure (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking throughout tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking throughout tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass57,507 miles (+1,926)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 57,507 miles
- Test number
- 592223092877
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryExhaust bracket snapped but system still supported
Pass55,581 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 55,581 miles
- Test number
- 579409540090
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement camber arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail55,581 miles (+1,345)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,581 miles
- Test number
- 955348393575
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt caster arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn camber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement camber arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass54,236 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 54,236 miles
- Test number
- 163081102637
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,236 miles (+2,822)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,236 miles
- Test number
- 542406018626
- DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt caster arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass51,414 miles (+1,833)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 51,414 miles
- Test number
- 898453218035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,581 miles (+1,934)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 49,581 miles
- Test number
- 433098034251
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,647 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 47,647 miles
- Test number
- 637626070560
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail47,647 miles (+4,042)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,647 miles
- Test number
- 118452564143
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint camber arm (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass43,605 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2015
- Odometer
- 43,605 miles
- Test number
- 888498624168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,604 miles (+5,161)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,604 miles
- Test number
- 818688424151
- FailureNearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass38,443 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 38,443 miles
- Test number
- 628566513129
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail38,443 miles (+2,089)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,443 miles
- Test number
- 827876213183
- FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass36,354 miles (+5,543)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2013
- Odometer
- 36,354 miles
- Test number
- 956881552117
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Pass30,811 miles (+3,633)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 30,811 miles
- Test number
- 764164210256
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,178 miles (+3,150)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 27,178 miles
- Test number
- 383592069164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,028 miles (+3,938)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 24,028 miles
- Test number
- 781290478170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,090 miles (+4,697)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 20,090 miles
- Test number
- 850588277107
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass15,393 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 15,393 miles
- Test number
- 714080886187
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T121 PEA
- Does T121 PEA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T121 PEA is valid until 31 Oct 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T121 PEA?
- The MOT on T121 PEA is valid until 31 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T121 PEA done?
- T121 PEA was recorded at 70,272 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 2,839 miles a year.
- Has T121 PEA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T121 PEA has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on T121 PEA 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 T121 PEA find?
- T121 PEA passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.
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