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Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 2,148 cc

L23 JUSMOT history

L23 JUS is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 149,733 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

L23 JUS silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Nov 2026
Mileage
149,733 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,214 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 JUS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 JUS was last recorded at 149,733 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 15,105 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,628 miles · 28 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
15,105 miles
Average per year
9,214 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 149,733 miles
  • 2024 – 134,628 miles
  • 2023 – 132,032 miles
  • 2022 – 127,798 miles
  • 2021 – 122,497 miles
  • 2020 – 117,573 miles
  • 2019 – 104,137 miles
  • 2018 – 99,192 miles
  • 2017 – 96,023 miles
  • 2016 – 94,339 miles
  • 2014 – 61,344 miles
  • 2013 – 47,721 miles
  • 2012 – 25,164 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,733 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Under trays & engine covers fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 22 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,733 miles4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    149,733 miles
    Test number
    435401601215
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail149,733 miles (+15,105)4 major4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,733 miles
    Test number
    975525225253
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass134,628 miles (+401)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    134,628 miles
    Test number
    904456894272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail134,227 miles (+2,195)1 dangerous4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,227 miles
    Test number
    647287660178
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass132,032 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    132,032 miles
    Test number
    489278221287
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail132,025 miles (+4,227)3 dangerous5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,025 miles
    Test number
    922187373639
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Road wheel fractured inner (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass127,798 miles (+5,301)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    127,798 miles
    Test number
    444425807673
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers an undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

  8. Pass122,497 miles (+4,924)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    122,497 miles
    Test number
    661296141125
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass117,573 miles (+13,436)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    117,573 miles
    Test number
    686152895286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass104,137 miles (+4,945)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    104,137 miles
    Test number
    210326552802
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted

  11. Pass99,192 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    99,192 miles
    Test number
    505168449161
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  12. Fail99,192 miles (+3,169)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,192 miles
    Test number
    374050176449
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Pass96,023 miles (+1,684)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    96,023 miles
    Test number
    445513690287
    • AdvisoryAll four brake discs worn/pitted

  14. Pass94,339 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    94,339 miles
    Test number
    143391649367
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays & engine covers fitted obscuring some components

  15. Fail94,338 miles (+32,994)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,338 miles
    Test number
    448258399064
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays & engine covers fitted obscuring some components

  16. Pass61,344 miles (+13,623)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    61,344 miles
    Test number
    309216884191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,721 miles (+22,557)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    47,721 miles
    Test number
    289825563194
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass25,164 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    25,164 miles
    Test number
    616784742195
    • NoteBattery insecure and incorrect size

  19. Fail25,164 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,164 miles
    Test number
    678353142124
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • NoteBattery insecure and incorrect size

Questions about L23 JUS

Does L23 JUS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 JUS is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L23 JUS?
The MOT on L23 JUS is valid until 27 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 JUS done?
L23 JUS was recorded at 149,733 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 9,214 miles a year.
Has L23 JUS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 JUS has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L23 JUS 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 JUS find?
L23 JUS passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 4 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly chafed; nearside front position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning, and 3 more.

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