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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Silver · Diesel · 2015 · 2,143 cc

L23 MGNMOT history

L23 MGN is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 22 Apr 2015. Its MOT is valid until 17 Oct 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 119,986 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

L23 MGN silver Mercedes-Benz Cls – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Oct 2027
Mileage
119,986 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
11,789 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 MGN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
22 Apr 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 MGN was last recorded at 119,986 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 13,819 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,167 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
13,819 miles
Average per year
11,789 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,986 miles
  • 2025 – 106,167 miles
  • 2024 – 90,704 miles
  • 2023 – 74,676 miles
  • 2022 – 70,014 miles
  • 2021 – 60,004 miles
  • 2020 – 50,880 miles
  • 2019 – 39,877 miles
  • 2018 – 25,386 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,986 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated handbrake release lever slightly defective (1.1.6 (d))

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.

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

11 tests since 28 Sept 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,986 miles (+13,819)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    119,986 miles
    Test number
    353209379421
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated handbrake release lever slightly defective (1.1.6 (d))
  2. Pass106,167 miles (+15,463)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    106,167 miles
    Test number
    329050239492
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass90,704 miles (+16,028)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    90,704 miles
    Test number
    332249671966
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  4. Pass74,676 miles (+4,662)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    74,676 miles
    Test number
    837488958222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass70,014 miles (+10,010)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    70,014 miles
    Test number
    865930000500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass60,004 miles (+40)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    60,004 miles
    Test number
    174066219446
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Fail59,964 miles (+9,084)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,964 miles
    Test number
    248007113684
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass50,880 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    50,880 miles
    Test number
    879294024856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail50,833 miles (+10,956)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,833 miles
    Test number
    351000172331
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass39,877 miles (+14,491)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    39,877 miles
    Test number
    354093741268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass25,386 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    25,386 miles
    Test number
    727526355460
    • MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about L23 MGN

Does L23 MGN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 MGN is valid until 17 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 MGN?
The MOT on L23 MGN is valid until 17 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 MGN done?
L23 MGN was recorded at 119,986 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 11,789 miles a year.
Has L23 MGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 MGN has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on L23 MGN 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 MGN find?
L23 MGN passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: rear parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated handbrake release lever slightly defective.

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