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Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,143 cc

V21 DLAMOT history

V21 DLA is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 28 Oct 2011. Its MOT expired on 22 Oct 2025 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 113,172 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2024.

V21 DLA black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Oct 2025
Mileage
113,172 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2024
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,789 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V21 DLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
28 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V21 DLA was last recorded at 113,172 miles on 23 Oct 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,172 miles · 16 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,789 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 113,172 miles
  • 2023 – 106,032 miles
  • 2022 – 98,205 miles
  • 2021 – 93,515 miles
  • 2020 – 82,727 miles
  • 2018 – 77,478 miles
  • 2017 – 69,827 miles
  • 2016 – 56,396 miles
  • 2015 – 44,182 miles
  • 2014 – 35,250 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,172 miles
  • AdvisoryAll position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear lamps tinted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

14 tests since 22 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,172 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    113,172 miles
    Test number
    566303036743
    • AdvisoryAll position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail113,172 miles (+7,140)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,172 miles
    Test number
    415190224008
    • MajorHeadlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative both (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass106,032 miles (+38)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    106,032 miles
    Test number
    309235715627
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear lamps tinted

  4. Fail105,994 miles (+7,789)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,994 miles
    Test number
    295431514550
    • MajorNearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative rod broken (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear lamps tinted

  5. Pass98,205 miles (+4,690)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    98,205 miles
    Test number
    818748271268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass93,515 miles (+2)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    93,515 miles
    Test number
    481445687335
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust clamp cracked, still currently secure

  7. Fail93,513 miles (+10,786)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,513 miles
    Test number
    736203544543
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt torque strut (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust clamp cracked, still currently secure

  8. Pass82,727 miles (+5,249)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    82,727 miles
    Test number
    149891991476
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass77,478 miles (+7,651)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    77,478 miles
    Test number
    971290542203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass69,827 miles (+541)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    69,827 miles
    Test number
    382294068662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail69,286 miles (+12,890)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,286 miles
    Test number
    958090200658
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding park brake (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass56,396 miles (+12,214)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    56,396 miles
    Test number
    530668441803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,182 miles (+8,932)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    44,182 miles
    Test number
    706623272379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass35,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    35,250 miles
    Test number
    697335994270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V21 DLA

Does V21 DLA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V21 DLA expired on 22 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V21 DLA?
The MOT on V21 DLA expired on 22 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V21 DLA done?
V21 DLA was recorded at 113,172 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2024, an average of 7,789 miles a year.
Has V21 DLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V21 DLA has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on V21 DLA 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 V21 DLA find?
V21 DLA passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2024 with 9 advisories: all position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 6 more.

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