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Silver · Diesel · 2014 · 2,143 cc

T20 ELJMOT history

T20 ELJ is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 25 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 61,246 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jan 2027
Mileage
61,246 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,829 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T20 ELJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
25 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T20 ELJ was last recorded at 61,246 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 3,513 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,733 miles · 3 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,513 miles
Average per year
4,829 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,246 miles
  • 2025 – 57,733 miles
  • 2024 – 53,498 miles
  • 2023 – 50,783 miles
  • 2022 – 48,628 miles
  • 2021 – 47,178 miles
  • 2019 – 40,057 miles
  • 2018 – 28,511 miles
  • 2017 – 18,395 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,246 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front steering rack / inner arm slight play
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear coil spring covered cannot inspect
  • AdvisoryRear tow bar connector secured with tape

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

14 tests since 23 Feb 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,246 miles (+3,513)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    61,246 miles
    Test number
    392954800840
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering rack / inner arm slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring covered cannot inspect
    • AdvisoryRear tow bar connector secured with tape

  2. Pass57,733 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    57,733 miles
    Test number
    689891100398
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre crack

  3. Fail57,733 miles (+4,235)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,733 miles
    Test number
    537692437330
    • MajorFront Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected crack (4.3.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre crack

  4. Pass53,498 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    53,498 miles
    Test number
    317256255046
    • AdvisoryFront Both Front brake pipe lightly bulging
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe lightly bulging
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti roll bar dust lightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre lightly wearing on edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Light unit has crack but secured with clear tape but can see

  5. Fail53,497 miles (+2,714)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,497 miles
    Test number
    829355917504
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cord can see (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction On dash (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Both Front brake pipe lightly bulging
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe lightly bulging
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti roll bar dust lightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre lightly wearing on edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Light unit has crack but secured with clear tape but can see

  6. Pass50,783 miles (+2,155)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    50,783 miles
    Test number
    706097805169
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

  7. Pass48,628 miles (+1,450)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    48,628 miles
    Test number
    680268387316
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass47,178 miles (+7,121)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    47,178 miles
    Test number
    926019459223
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass40,057 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    40,057 miles
    Test number
    765014211496
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass40,040 miles (+2,905)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    40,040 miles
    Test number
    527090668764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass37,135 miles (+8,624)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    37,135 miles
    Test number
    547950468615
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass28,511 miles (+84)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    28,511 miles
    Test number
    935141108501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail28,427 miles (+10,032)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,427 miles
    Test number
    634088053355
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  14. Pass18,395 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    18,395 miles
    Test number
    378971952135
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T20 ELJ

Does T20 ELJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T20 ELJ is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T20 ELJ?
The MOT on T20 ELJ is valid until 7 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 ELJ done?
T20 ELJ was recorded at 61,246 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 4,829 miles a year.
Has T20 ELJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T20 ELJ has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T20 ELJ 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 ELJ find?
T20 ELJ passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside rear position lamp light intensity obviously reduced; front brake disc worn, but not excessively both; nearside front steering rack / inner arm slight play, and 5 more.

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