Mercedes-Benz E
Grey and Black · Petrol · 1994 · 2,800 cc
L23 HYOMOT history
L23 HYO is a grey and black petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 9 Sept 1994. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 271,484 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 271,484 mi
- At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 21 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,123 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L23 HYO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Grey and Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,800 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 9 Sept 1994
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L23 HYO was last recorded at 271,484 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 2,247 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 269,237 miles · 3 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,247 miles
- Average per year
- 5,123 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 271,484 miles
- 2025 – 269,237 miles
- 2024 – 267,898 miles
- 2023 – 266,736 miles
- 2022 – 263,802 miles
- 2021 – 260,933 miles
- 2020 – 259,073 miles
- 2019 – 257,838 miles
- 2018 – 254,445 miles
- 2017 – 251,919 miles
- 2016 – 249,602 miles
- 2015 – 247,272 miles
- 2014 – 244,587 miles
- 2013 – 241,046 miles
- 2012 – 235,870 miles
- 2011 – 230,331 miles
- 2010 – 216,892 miles
- 2009 – 203,543 miles
- 2008 – 189,793 miles
- 2007 – 177,779 miles
- 2006 – 166,923 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.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2013
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2012
Full MOT history
26 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass271,484 miles (+2,247)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 271,484 miles
- Test number
- 794746297850
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass269,237 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 269,237 miles
- Test number
- 807930308927
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail269,234 miles (+1,336)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 269,234 miles
- Test number
- 697948109614
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Pass267,898 miles (+1,162)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 267,898 miles
- Test number
- 526496216885
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass266,736 miles (+2,934)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 266,736 miles
- Test number
- 787879017327
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass263,802 miles (+2,869)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 263,802 miles
- Test number
- 730075734880
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass260,933 miles (+1,860)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 260,933 miles
- Test number
- 459513279140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass259,073 miles (+1,235)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 259,073 miles
- Test number
- 865072606211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass257,838 miles (+3,393)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 257,838 miles
- Test number
- 402133779578
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass254,445 miles (+2,526)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 254,445 miles
- Test number
- 636582662266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass251,919 miles (+2,317)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 251,919 miles
- Test number
- 139810371739
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass249,602 miles (+2,330)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 249,602 miles
- Test number
- 383812745054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass247,272 miles (+2,685)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 247,272 miles
- Test number
- 847881595090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass244,587 miles (+3,541)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 244,587 miles
- Test number
- 356517784020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass241,046 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 241,046 miles
- Test number
- 796143593054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail241,036 miles (+5,166)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 241,036 miles
- Test number
- 198302193413
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Pass235,870 miles (+17)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 235,870 miles
- Test number
- 455535872077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail235,853 miles (+5,522)2 failures2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 235,853 miles
- Test number
- 286493572068
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Pass230,331 miles (+13,439)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 230,331 miles
- Test number
- 808968081040
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteSlight cut in off side rear tyre tread
Pass216,892 miles (+172)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 216,892 miles
- Test number
- 501651390086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail216,720 miles (+13,177)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 216,720 miles
- Test number
- 200765380014
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Fail203,543 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 203,543 miles
- Test number
- 123208179076
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass203,543 miles (+13,750)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 203,543 miles
- Test number
- 862128779035
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass189,793 miles (+12,014)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 189,793 miles
- Test number
- 683734578063
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteFront number plate slightly deteriorated
Pass177,779 miles (+10,856)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 177,779 miles
- Test number
- 274602577048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass166,923 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 166,923 miles
- Test number
- 183450796465
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L23 HYO
- Does L23 HYO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 HYO is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L23 HYO?
- The MOT on L23 HYO is valid until 2 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 HYO done?
- L23 HYO was recorded at 271,484 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 5,123 miles a year.
- Has L23 HYO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L23 HYO has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on L23 HYO 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 HYO find?
- L23 HYO passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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