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Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,148 cc

L23 BWSMOT history

L23 BWS is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz CLC first used on 15 May 2009. Its MOT expired on 4 Jul 2023 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 128,264 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jul 2022.

L23 BWS black Mercedes-Benz Clc – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Jul 2023
Mileage
128,264 mi
At MOT on 5 Jul 2022
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,316 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 BWS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLC
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
15 May 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 BWS was last recorded at 128,264 miles on 5 Jul 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,264 miles · 29 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,316 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 128,264 miles
  • 2021 – 117,747 miles
  • 2020 – 105,805 miles
  • 2019 – 92,677 miles
  • 2018 – 84,771 miles
  • 2017 – 77,925 miles
  • 2016 – 71,168 miles
  • 2015 – 63,833 miles
  • 2014 – 61,467 miles
  • 2013 – 56,706 miles
  • 2012 – 44,974 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,264 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Road wheel fixing missing

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

17 tests since 16 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,264 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    128,264 miles
    Test number
    105669050194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
  2. Fail128,264 miles (+657)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,264 miles
    Test number
    439368853645
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
  3. Fail127,607 miles (+9,860)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,607 miles
    Test number
    281272612117
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
  4. Pass117,747 miles (+236)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2022
    Odometer
    117,747 miles
    Test number
    793469495574
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail117,511 miles (+11,706)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,511 miles
    Test number
    753421260574
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  6. Pass105,805 miles (+13,128)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2021
    Odometer
    105,805 miles
    Test number
    596254243949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass92,677 miles (+7,906)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    92,677 miles
    Test number
    534814160848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass84,771 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    84,771 miles
    Test number
    345218755129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail84,741 miles (+6,816)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,741 miles
    Test number
    610591329817
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear joint (2.5.B.1a)
  10. Pass77,925 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    77,925 miles
    Test number
    836480318876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail77,925 miles (+6,757)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,925 miles
    Test number
    997429594880
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' x3 (8.3.1b)
  12. Pass71,168 miles (+7,335)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    71,168 miles
    Test number
    594169822820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass63,833 miles (+2,366)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    63,833 miles
    Test number
    146244235155
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass61,467 miles (+4,761)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    61,467 miles
    Test number
    107855034139
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass56,706 miles (+11,732)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    56,706 miles
    Test number
    405593633154
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass44,974 miles (+993)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    44,974 miles
    Test number
    625130182138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    43,981 miles
    Test number
    236107932162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 BWS

Does L23 BWS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L23 BWS expired on 4 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L23 BWS?
The MOT on L23 BWS expired on 4 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L23 BWS done?
L23 BWS was recorded at 128,264 miles at its MOT on 5 Jul 2022, an average of 8,316 miles a year.
Has L23 BWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 BWS has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on L23 BWS 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 L23 BWS find?
L23 BWS passed its latest MOT on 5 Jul 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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