
Mercedes-Benz CLC
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass105,805 miles (+13,128)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2021
- Odometer
- 105,805 miles
- Test number
- 596254243949
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,677 miles (+7,906)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 92,677 miles
- Test number
- 534814160848
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,771 miles (+30)
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2019
- Odometer
- 84,771 miles
- Test number
- 345218755129
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass77,925 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2018
- Odometer
- 77,925 miles
- Test number
- 836480318876
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass71,168 miles (+7,335)
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2017
- Odometer
- 71,168 miles
- Test number
- 594169822820
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
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)
Pass44,974 miles (+993)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 44,974 miles
- Test number
- 625130182138
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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