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Black · Diesel · 2015 · 2,143 cc

L23 CSTMOT history

L23 CST is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Jun 2015. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 78,578 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2025.

L23 CST black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Nov 2026
Mileage
78,578 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2025
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,642 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 CST
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
30 Jun 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 CST was last recorded at 78,578 miles on 29 Nov 2025, 1,907 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
76,671 miles · 26 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,907 miles
Average per year
7,642 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 78,578 miles
  • 2024 – 76,671 miles
  • 2023 – 62,725 miles
  • 2022 – 57,651 miles
  • 2021 – 49,898 miles
  • 2019 – 44,760 miles
  • 2017 – 16,126 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,578 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

12 tests since 27 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,578 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    78,578 miles
    Test number
    248942071191
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail78,578 miles (+1,907)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,578 miles
    Test number
    901687568387
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass76,671 miles (+13,946)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    76,671 miles
    Test number
    108265965989
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass62,725 miles (+965)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    62,725 miles
    Test number
    749744535040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass61,760 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    61,760 miles
    Test number
    522214172642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail61,760 miles (+4,109)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,760 miles
    Test number
    637586301850
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  7. Pass57,651 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    57,651 miles
    Test number
    825875103061
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Fail57,651 miles (+7,753)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,651 miles
    Test number
    720642603246
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass49,898 miles (+5,138)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    49,898 miles
    Test number
    816690981954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass44,760 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    44,760 miles
    Test number
    625090347350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail44,760 miles (+28,634)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,760 miles
    Test number
    775477727515
    • MajorFront Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both tyres outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass16,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    16,126 miles
    Test number
    467926082011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 CST

Does L23 CST currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 CST is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L23 CST?
The MOT on L23 CST is valid until 28 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 CST done?
L23 CST was recorded at 78,578 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2025, an average of 7,642 miles a year.
Has L23 CST ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 CST has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L23 CST 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 CST find?
L23 CST passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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