Mercedes-Benz CLA
Grey · Diesel · 2015 · 2,143 cc
L23 FAUMOT history
L23 FAU is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz CLA first used on 30 Sept 2015. Its MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 97,124 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 19 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 97,124 mi
- At MOT on 20 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 10
- 8 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 9,942 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L23 FAU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- CLA
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,143 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2015
- First used
- 30 Sept 2015
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L23 FAU was last recorded at 97,124 miles on 20 Aug 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 97,122 miles · 18 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 9,942 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 97,124 miles
- 2024 – 95,898 miles
- 2023 – 83,331 miles
- 2022 – 65,118 miles
- 2020 – 55,625 miles
- 2019 – 44,482 miles
- 2018 – 26,800 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Central Front engine covers fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Central Front under trays fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
10 tests since 18 Jul 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass97,124 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 97,124 miles
- Test number
- 653958252836
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,122 miles (+1,224)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,122 miles
- Test number
- 279338416647
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Pass95,898 miles (+12,567)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2025
- Odometer
- 95,898 miles
- Test number
- 460766339701
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass83,331 miles (+18,213)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2024
- Odometer
- 83,331 miles
- Test number
- 838910025062
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass65,118 miles (+1,696)
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2023
- Odometer
- 65,118 miles
- Test number
- 670546472629
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,422 miles (+7,797)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 63,422 miles
- Test number
- 210631063253
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass55,625 miles (+11,143)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 55,625 miles
- Test number
- 119203254977
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass44,482 miles (+17,682)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 44,482 miles
- Test number
- 391969885477
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass26,800 miles (+176)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 26,800 miles
- Test number
- 286583580177
- AdvisoryCentral Front engine covers fitted
- AdvisoryCentral Front under trays fitted
Fail26,624 miles2 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,624 miles
- Test number
- 861261359706
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Front engine covers fitted
- AdvisoryCentral Front under trays fitted
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Questions about L23 FAU
- Does L23 FAU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L23 FAU expired on 19 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L23 FAU?
- The MOT on L23 FAU expired on 19 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L23 FAU done?
- L23 FAU was recorded at 97,124 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2025, an average of 9,942 miles a year.
- Has L23 FAU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L23 FAU has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on L23 FAU 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 FAU find?
- L23 FAU passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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