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Mercedes-Benz CLC

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 2,148 cc

L23 CLPMOT history

L23 CLP is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz CLC first used on 1 Sept 2010. Its MOT expired on 22 Jul 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 111,188 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Jul 2026
Mileage
111,188 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2025
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,590 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 CLP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLC
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
1 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 CLP was last recorded at 111,188 miles on 23 Jul 2025, 9,347 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,841 miles · 13 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
9,347 miles
Average per year
7,590 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 111,188 miles
  • 2024 – 101,841 miles
  • 2023 – 96,844 miles
  • 2022 – 91,019 miles
  • 2021 – 87,321 miles
  • 2020 – 81,279 miles
  • 2019 – 73,091 miles
  • 2018 – 66,557 miles
  • 2017 – 62,542 miles
  • 2016 – 51,207 miles
  • 2015 – 38,992 miles
  • 2014 – 27,302 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,188 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 4 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,188 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    111,188 miles
    Test number
    542867476193
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Fail111,187 miles (+9,346)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,187 miles
    Test number
    521820920353
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass101,841 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    101,841 miles
    Test number
    302385298080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail101,804 miles (+4,960)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,804 miles
    Test number
    538993814073
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  5. Pass96,844 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    96,844 miles
    Test number
    332116508487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail96,843 miles (+5,824)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,843 miles
    Test number
    643955523671
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
  7. Pass91,019 miles (+3,698)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    91,019 miles
    Test number
    200212705195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass87,321 miles (+6,042)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    87,321 miles
    Test number
    918648814650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass81,279 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    81,279 miles
    Test number
    518831456144
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Fail81,277 miles (+8,186)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,277 miles
    Test number
    758287713734
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass73,091 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    73,091 miles
    Test number
    647315239718
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is worn close to the wear indicators, cut ot outer sidewall, no cords/ply exposed. 245.35.18
  12. Fail73,091 miles (+6,534)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,091 miles
    Test number
    173092372558
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear suspension arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is worn close to the wear indicators, cut ot outer sidewall, no cords/ply exposed. 245.35.18
  13. Pass66,557 miles (+4,015)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    66,557 miles
    Test number
    274725439863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass62,542 miles (+11,335)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    62,542 miles
    Test number
    147797052013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,207 miles (+12,215)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    51,207 miles
    Test number
    801038699394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,992 miles (+11,690)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    38,992 miles
    Test number
    597217925243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,302 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    27,302 miles
    Test number
    518485684142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 CLP

Does L23 CLP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L23 CLP expired on 22 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L23 CLP?
The MOT on L23 CLP expired on 22 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L23 CLP done?
L23 CLP was recorded at 111,188 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2025, an average of 7,590 miles a year.
Has L23 CLP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 CLP has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on L23 CLP 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 CLP find?
L23 CLP passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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