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Black · Petrol · 2011 · 2,987 cc

L23 CWDMOT history

L23 CWD is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 21 Jan 2011. Its MOT is valid until 11 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 55,805 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

L23 CWD black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Sept 2027
Mileage
55,805 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,384 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 CWD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
21 Jan 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 CWD was last recorded at 55,805 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 1,360 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,445 miles · 5 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,360 miles
Average per year
2,384 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,805 miles
  • 2025 – 54,445 miles
  • 2024 – 53,582 miles
  • 2023 – 51,128 miles
  • 2022 – 49,699 miles
  • 2021 – 48,383 miles
  • 2020 – 47,673 miles
  • 2019 – 47,055 miles
  • 2018 – 45,710 miles
  • 2017 – 42,358 miles
  • 2016 – 38,511 miles
  • 2015 – 34,095 miles
  • 2014 – 29,368 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,805 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass55,805 miles (+1,360)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    55,805 miles
    Test number
    551599323611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass54,445 miles (+863)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    54,445 miles
    Test number
    887213225873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass53,582 miles (+2,454)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    53,582 miles
    Test number
    823050591272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass51,128 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    51,128 miles
    Test number
    759813915576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail51,128 miles (+1,429)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,128 miles
    Test number
    194699765756
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  6. Pass49,699 miles (+1,316)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    49,699 miles
    Test number
    555706570178
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass48,383 miles (+710)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    48,383 miles
    Test number
    236285686613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass47,673 miles (+618)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    47,673 miles
    Test number
    916561804741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass47,055 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    47,055 miles
    Test number
    112333424515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail47,055 miles (+1,345)3 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,055 miles
    Test number
    362683901804
    • DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Pass45,710 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    45,710 miles
    Test number
    590386415692
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has slight damage in side wall
  12. Fail45,710 miles (+3,352)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,710 miles
    Test number
    886120455250
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has slight damage in side wall
  13. Pass42,358 miles (+3,847)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    42,358 miles
    Test number
    499092631135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,511 miles (+4,416)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    38,511 miles
    Test number
    248091591698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass34,095 miles (+4,727)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    34,095 miles
    Test number
    797865208024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,368 miles (+3,747)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    29,368 miles
    Test number
    276852254366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    25,621 miles
    Test number
    168204904024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 CWD

Does L23 CWD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 CWD is valid until 11 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 CWD?
The MOT on L23 CWD is valid until 11 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 CWD done?
L23 CWD was recorded at 55,805 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 2,384 miles a year.
Has L23 CWD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 CWD has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on L23 CWD 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 CWD find?
L23 CWD passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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