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Mercedes-Benz B-Class

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,595 cc

L23 LMWMOT history

L23 LMW is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz B-Class first used on 17 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 127,706 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

L23 LMW silver Mercedes-Benz B-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Sept 2027
Mileage
127,706 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,357 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 LMW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
B-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
17 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 LMW was last recorded at 127,706 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 9,962 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,744 miles · 23 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
9,962 miles
Average per year
9,357 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,706 miles
  • 2025 – 117,744 miles
  • 2024 – 115,342 miles
  • 2023 – 107,640 miles
  • 2022 – 99,839 miles
  • 2021 – 87,250 miles
  • 2020 – 77,599 miles
  • 2019 – 65,749 miles
  • 2018 – 49,587 miles
  • 2017 – 37,642 miles
  • 2015 – 26,025 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,706 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 9 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,706 miles (+9,962)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    127,706 miles
    Test number
    254900292867
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass117,744 miles (+2,402)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    117,744 miles
    Test number
    436643223078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass115,342 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    115,342 miles
    Test number
    223748523136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail115,341 miles (+7,701)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,341 miles
    Test number
    835617320511
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass107,640 miles (+7,801)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    107,640 miles
    Test number
    221727361366
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass99,839 miles (+12,589)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    99,839 miles
    Test number
    408349009247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass87,250 miles (+9,651)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    87,250 miles
    Test number
    868203979190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass77,599 miles (+11,850)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    77,599 miles
    Test number
    987329601829
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass65,749 miles (+16,162)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    65,749 miles
    Test number
    563818452303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass49,587 miles (+11,945)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    49,587 miles
    Test number
    202281761641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass37,642 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    37,642 miles
    Test number
    724847903457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail37,642 miles (+11,617)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,642 miles
    Test number
    828728330007
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  13. Pass26,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    26,025 miles
    Test number
    424504359174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail26,025 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,025 miles
    Test number
    194286933700
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about L23 LMW

Does L23 LMW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 LMW is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 LMW?
The MOT on L23 LMW is valid until 22 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 LMW done?
L23 LMW was recorded at 127,706 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 9,357 miles a year.
Has L23 LMW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 LMW has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on L23 LMW 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 LMW find?
L23 LMW passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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