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Blue · Petrol · 2016 · 2,996 cc

L23 MCLMOT history

L23 MCL is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 28 Nov 2016. Its MOT is valid until 28 Aug 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 74,057 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

L23 MCL blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Aug 2027
Mileage
74,057 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,423 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 MCL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
28 Nov 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 MCL was last recorded at 74,057 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,057 miles · 17 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,423 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,057 miles
  • 2025 – 67,096 miles
  • 2024 – 59,394 miles
  • 2023 – 52,355 miles
  • 2022 – 44,966 miles
  • 2021 – 32,681 miles
  • 2019 – 23,942 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,057 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

11 tests since 18 Nov 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    74,057 miles
    Test number
    765728085972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail74,057 miles (+6,961)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,057 miles
    Test number
    182469893503
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge 225/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass67,096 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    67,096 miles
    Test number
    104422610983
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail67,096 miles (+7,702)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,096 miles
    Test number
    469635182493
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass59,394 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    59,394 miles
    Test number
    838423671804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail59,392 miles (+7,037)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,392 miles
    Test number
    973682892910
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass52,355 miles (+7,389)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    52,355 miles
    Test number
    922159963819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass44,966 miles (+5,199)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    44,966 miles
    Test number
    521082554488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass39,767 miles (+7,086)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    39,767 miles
    Test number
    871217521972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass32,681 miles (+8,739)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    32,681 miles
    Test number
    170088411022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass23,942 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    23,942 miles
    Test number
    432138266076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 MCL

Does L23 MCL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 MCL is valid until 28 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 MCL?
The MOT on L23 MCL is valid until 28 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 MCL done?
L23 MCL was recorded at 74,057 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 7,423 miles a year.
Has L23 MCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 MCL has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L23 MCL 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 MCL find?
L23 MCL passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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