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Black · Diesel · 2014 · 2,143 cc

L23 SBRMOT history

L23 SBR is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 20 Dec 2014. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 125,029 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

L23 SBR black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Sept 2027
Mileage
125,029 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,408 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 SBR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
20 Dec 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 SBR was last recorded at 125,029 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,028 miles · 21 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
10,408 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,029 miles
  • 2025 – 114,484 miles
  • 2024 – 104,257 miles
  • 2023 – 94,893 miles
  • 2022 – 85,977 miles
  • 2021 – 76,501 miles
  • 2020 – 69,140 miles
  • 2019 – 61,432 miles
  • 2018 – 46,356 miles
  • 2017 – 33,415 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,029 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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 4 Dec 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,029 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    125,029 miles
    Test number
    695415866211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail125,028 miles (+10,544)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,028 miles
    Test number
    947501972590
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass114,484 miles (+10,227)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    114,484 miles
    Test number
    864000239457
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

  4. Pass104,257 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    104,257 miles
    Test number
    644668671800
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail104,257 miles (+9,364)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,257 miles
    Test number
    171312797536
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass94,893 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    94,893 miles
    Test number
    962822300633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail94,893 miles (+8,916)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,893 miles
    Test number
    329911631216
    • MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

  8. Pass85,977 miles (+9,476)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    85,977 miles
    Test number
    649789934885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass76,501 miles (+7,361)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    76,501 miles
    Test number
    837756757256
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass69,140 miles (+7,708)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    69,140 miles
    Test number
    321231504513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass61,432 miles (+15,076)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    61,432 miles
    Test number
    378108887828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,356 miles (+12,941)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    46,356 miles
    Test number
    218959969378
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  13. Pass33,415 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    33,415 miles
    Test number
    488247531112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 SBR

Does L23 SBR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 SBR is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 SBR?
The MOT on L23 SBR is valid until 23 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 SBR done?
L23 SBR was recorded at 125,029 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 10,408 miles a year.
Has L23 SBR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 SBR has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L23 SBR 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 SBR find?
L23 SBR passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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