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Grey · Diesel · 2015 · 2,143 cc

T121 RALMOT history

T121 RAL is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 13 Mar 2015. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 59,358 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jan 2027
Mileage
59,358 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,818 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T121 RAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
13 Mar 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T121 RAL was last recorded at 59,358 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 5,266 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,092 miles · 31 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,266 miles
Average per year
4,818 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,358 miles
  • 2024 – 54,092 miles
  • 2022 – 42,534 miles
  • 2021 – 37,698 miles
  • 2020 – 29,466 miles
  • 2019 – 25,091 miles
  • 2018 – 21,513 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,358 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

11 tests since 28 Feb 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,358 miles (+5,266)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    59,358 miles
    Test number
    651013246479
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass54,092 miles (+6,117)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    54,092 miles
    Test number
    294723190881
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass47,975 miles (+5,441)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    47,975 miles
    Test number
    814686917620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass42,534 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    42,534 miles
    Test number
    652706350868
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Fail42,534 miles (+4,836)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,534 miles
    Test number
    169242826460
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Pass37,698 miles (+3,826)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    37,698 miles
    Test number
    475227775673
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass33,872 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    33,872 miles
    Test number
    240973279027
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Fail33,871 miles (+4,405)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,871 miles
    Test number
    267899506569
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Pass29,466 miles (+4,375)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    29,466 miles
    Test number
    217228517027
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass25,091 miles (+3,578)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    25,091 miles
    Test number
    810995176837
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 4.8mm but outer shoulder bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 4.8mm with outer shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass21,513 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    21,513 miles
    Test number
    428683001352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T121 RAL

Does T121 RAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T121 RAL is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T121 RAL?
The MOT on T121 RAL is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T121 RAL done?
T121 RAL was recorded at 59,358 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 4,818 miles a year.
Has T121 RAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T121 RAL has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on T121 RAL 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 RAL find?
T121 RAL passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, but not excessively both; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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