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Mercedes-Benz Vario

Grey · Diesel · 1993 · 4,250 cc

L23 CCWMOT history

L23 CCW is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz Vario first used on 1 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 200,666 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jun 2027
Mileage
200,666 km
At MOT on 11 Jun 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,250 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 CCW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Vario
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
4,250 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 CCW was last recorded at 200,666 km on 11 Jun 2026, 3,731 km more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
196,935 km · 12 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,731 km
Average per year
4,250 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 200,666 km
  • 2025 – 196,935 km
  • 2024 – 191,571 km
  • 2023 – 186,748 km
  • 2020 – 186,361 km
  • 2019 – 182,116 km
  • 2018 – 173,835 km
  • 2017 – 160,222 km
  • 2014 – 137,447 km
  • 2009 – 129,695 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass200,666 km
  • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryStandard fitment seat belt missingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 29 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass200,666 km (+3,731)3 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    200,666 km
    Test number
    882602558626
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStandard fitment seat belt missing
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. Pass196,935 km (+236)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    196,935 km
    Test number
    267992564934
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStandard fitment seat belt missing
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail196,699 km (+5,128)6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,699 km
    Test number
    579228871555
    • MajorCentral Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking on engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass191,571 km7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    191,571 km
    Test number
    511156861255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust tail pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryWindscreen washer jets partially blocked
  5. Fail191,571 km (+4,823)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,571 km
    Test number
    339140134921
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust tail pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryWindscreen washer jets partially blocked
  6. Pass186,748 km (+387)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2024
    Odometer
    186,748 km
    Test number
    770119313343
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass186,361 km6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    186,361 km
    Test number
    137104560522
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front INNER WHEEL ARCH SLIGHTLY CORRODED
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front INNER WHEEL ARCH SLIGHTLY CORRODED
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail186,013 km (+3,897)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,013 km
    Test number
    647168308324
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front INNER WHEEL ARCH SLIGHTLY CORRODED
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front INNER WHEEL ARCH SLIGHTLY CORRODED
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass182,116 km (+8,281)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    182,116 km
    Test number
    422196941608
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner wheel arch heavily corroded but not affecting structure of the vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner wheel arch heavily corroded but not affecting structure of the vehicle
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass173,835 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    173,835 km
    Test number
    366257938762
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner step slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner side loading door step slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner step slight corrosion
  11. Pass160,241 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    160,241 miles
    Test number
    688122275427
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)
  12. Fail160,222 km5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,222 km
    Test number
    875047486647
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)
  13. Pass146,660 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    146,660 miles
    Test number
    248400273541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail146,660 miles5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,660 miles
    Test number
    148050390334
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
  15. Pass137,447 km
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    137,447 km
    Test number
    585799644230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass137,149 miles (+272)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    137,149 miles
    Test number
    729232242395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass136,877 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    136,877 miles
    Test number
    148290241351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail136,862 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,862 miles
    Test number
    369475131371
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • FailureOffside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  19. Pass129,695 km
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    129,695 km
    Test number
    861142379214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 CCW

Does L23 CCW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 CCW is valid until 11 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 CCW?
The MOT on L23 CCW is valid until 11 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 CCW done?
L23 CCW was recorded at 200,666 km at its MOT on 11 Jun 2026, an average of 4,250 km a year.
Has L23 CCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 CCW has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on L23 CCW 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 CCW find?
L23 CCW passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2026 with 3 minor defects and 11 advisories: nearside headlamp reflector slightly defective; nearside windscreen wiper blade defective; offside headlamp reflector slightly defective, and 11 more.

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