Mercedes-Benz CLK
Black · Petrol · 2001 · 3,199 cc
L23 MOWMOT history
L23 MOW is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 25 Oct 2001. Its MOT expired on 25 Feb 2024 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 143,533 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 Feb 2024
- Mileage
- 143,533 mi
- At MOT on 23 Feb 2023
- MOT tests
- 24
- 16 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 5,458 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L23 MOW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- CLK
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 25 Oct 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 25 Feb 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Feb 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
L23 MOW was last recorded at 143,533 miles on 23 Feb 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 143,533 miles · 22 Feb 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 5,458 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 143,533 miles
- 2022 – 141,339 miles
- 2021 – 139,355 miles
- 2019 – 138,155 miles
- 2017 – 135,721 miles
- 2016 – 127,075 miles
- 2015 – 109,115 miles
- 2014 – 85,263 miles
- 2013 – 72,342 miles
- 2012 – 69,486 miles
- 2011 – 61,019 miles
- 2010 – 57,992 miles
- 2009 – 56,746 miles
- 2008 – 56,009 miles
- 2007 – 55,240 miles
- 2006 – 51,928 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass143,533 miles
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive dif (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear all suspension rustyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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 Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding
Major2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Front fog not working
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
24 tests since 13 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass143,533 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 143,533 miles
- Test number
- 745229089743
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive dif (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear all suspension rusty
Fail143,533 miles (+18)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,533 miles
- Test number
- 390035514817
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive dif (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear all suspension rusty
Fail143,515 miles (+2,176)5 major1 repaired2 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,515 miles
- Test number
- 565188180442
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases OSF Catalyst (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear. Above Fuel Tank (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust heat shield slightly insecure
- AdvisoryFront Both headlamp aims poor due to lenses faded
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Wiper Smearing
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake discs and pads Slightly heat damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Fog lamp not working
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met requirements
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Differential leaking oil
Pass141,339 miles (+87)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 141,339 miles
- Test number
- 893010621293
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front fog not working
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential Leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail141,252 miles (+1,897)1 dangerous9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,252 miles
- Test number
- 153674239215
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front fog not working
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential Leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass139,355 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 139,355 miles
- Test number
- 377812502043
- AdvisoryAir Filter Insecure
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox Leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Differential Leaking
Fail139,355 miles (+1,200)2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,355 miles
- Test number
- 381029263505
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryAir Filter Insecure
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox Leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Differential Leaking
Pass138,155 miles (+93)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 138,155 miles
- Test number
- 597038274368
- MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Fail138,062 miles (+2,341)1 dangerous2 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,062 miles
- Test number
- 220832423079
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass135,721 miles (+8,646)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 135,721 miles
- Test number
- 942754771259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,075 miles (+17,960)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 127,075 miles
- Test number
- 662934824244
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
Pass109,115 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 109,115 miles
- Test number
- 309669035252
- AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteSlight play in steering box
Fail109,115 miles (+23,852)2 failures3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,115 miles
- Test number
- 336519135486
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteAdvise brake inspection as rear brake pads appear at or near 1.5mm but unable to properly check at time of test
- NoteSlight play in steering box
Pass85,263 miles (+12,921)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 85,263 miles
- Test number
- 366235804281
- NoteAll four tyre treads wearing low on edges
Pass72,342 miles (+2,856)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 72,342 miles
- Test number
- 599522843270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,486 miles (+8,467)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 69,486 miles
- Test number
- 828949302230
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass61,019 miles (+3,027)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 61,019 miles
- Test number
- 289389391107
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteRear view mirror missing
Pass57,992 miles (+1,246)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 57,992 miles
- Test number
- 373685100346
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,746 miles (+737)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 56,746 miles
- Test number
- 464050469262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,009 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 56,009 miles
- Test number
- 103583858250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,009 miles (+769)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,009 miles
- Test number
- 631832558298
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine oil over filled.
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass55,240 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 55,240 miles
- Test number
- 212589927207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,240 miles (+3,312)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,240 miles
- Test number
- 160356627280
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass51,928 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2007
- Odometer
- 51,928 miles
- Test number
- 134073436104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L23 MOW
- Does L23 MOW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L23 MOW expired on 25 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L23 MOW?
- The MOT on L23 MOW expired on 25 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L23 MOW done?
- L23 MOW was recorded at 143,533 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2023, an average of 5,458 miles a year.
- Has L23 MOW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L23 MOW has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2023.
- Has the mileage on L23 MOW 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 MOW find?
- L23 MOW passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2023 with 4 advisories: fuel pipe/s corroded; headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both; oil leak, but not excessive dif, and 1 more.
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