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Mercedes-Benz CLC

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 2,148 cc

T20 CULMOT history

T20 CUL is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz CLC first used on 7 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 23 MOT tests, with 114,903 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jan 2027
Mileage
114,903 mi
At MOT on 2 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
13 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,044 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T20 CUL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLC
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
7 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T20 CUL was last recorded at 114,903 miles on 2 Jan 2026, 7,618 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,285 miles · 19 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
7,618 miles
Average per year
6,044 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,903 miles
  • 2024 – 107,285 miles
  • 2023 – 106,240 miles
  • 2022 – 102,043 miles
  • 2021 – 96,800 miles
  • 2020 – 92,159 miles
  • 2019 – 88,943 miles
  • 2018 – 83,180 miles
  • 2017 – 77,409 miles
  • 2016 – 69,178 miles
  • 2015 – 58,925 miles
  • 2014 – 49,177 miles
  • 2012 – 34,363 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,903 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tred damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,903 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    114,903 miles
    Test number
    449860657425
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tred damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail114,898 miles (+7,613)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,898 miles
    Test number
    656049640358
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb light output (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tred damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass107,285 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    107,285 miles
    Test number
    324188614304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail107,276 miles (+1,036)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,276 miles
    Test number
    177095377026
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c))

  5. Pass106,240 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    106,240 miles
    Test number
    992830812426
    • AdvisoryPark brake efficiency of 16% minimum pass rate only just achieved

  6. Fail106,239 miles (+4,196)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,239 miles
    Test number
    714810716816
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass102,043 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    102,043 miles
    Test number
    109713127092
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail102,038 miles (+5,238)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,038 miles
    Test number
    703003460791
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass96,800 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    96,800 miles
    Test number
    489769107746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail96,800 miles (+4,641)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,800 miles
    Test number
    830544044491
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass92,159 miles (+20)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    92,159 miles
    Test number
    955457666812
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  12. Fail92,139 miles (+3,196)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,139 miles
    Test number
    931539891651
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn on shaker plates (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  13. Pass88,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    88,943 miles
    Test number
    771241738888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail88,943 miles (+5,763)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,943 miles
    Test number
    675995086832
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  15. Pass83,180 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    83,180 miles
    Test number
    841126160722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail83,108 miles (+5,699)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,108 miles
    Test number
    954787454948
    • MajorDriver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  17. Pass77,409 miles (+35)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    77,409 miles
    Test number
    929885493238
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder bonnet components obscuring testable items.
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

  18. Fail77,374 miles (+8,196)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,374 miles
    Test number
    572311234897
    • FailureCentral Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced bulb incorrectly fitted. (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder bonnet components obscuring testable items.
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

  19. Pass69,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    69,178 miles
    Test number
    734187160627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail69,178 miles (+10,253)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,178 miles
    Test number
    845399459404
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass58,925 miles (+9,748)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    58,925 miles
    Test number
    335119245034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass49,177 miles (+14,814)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    49,177 miles
    Test number
    817085034066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    34,363 miles
    Test number
    785719442292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T20 CUL

Does T20 CUL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T20 CUL is valid until 1 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T20 CUL?
The MOT on T20 CUL is valid until 1 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T20 CUL done?
T20 CUL was recorded at 114,903 miles at its MOT on 2 Jan 2026, an average of 6,044 miles a year.
Has T20 CUL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T20 CUL has failed 10 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T20 CUL 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 T20 CUL find?
T20 CUL passed its latest MOT on 2 Jan 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, and 3 more.

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