Mercedes-Benz C
Silver · Diesel · 2014 · 2,143 cc
L23 TCLMOT history
L23 TCL is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 28 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 86,557 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 86,557 mi
- At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 11 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 7,074 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L23 TCL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,143 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 28 Mar 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L23 TCL was last recorded at 86,557 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 10,884 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 75,673 miles · 19 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 10,884 miles
- Average per year
- 7,074 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 86,557 miles
- 2025 – 75,673 miles
- 2024 – 57,683 miles
- 2023 – 51,894 miles
- 2022 – 45,245 miles
- 2021 – 38,389 miles
- 2020 – 30,592 miles
- 2019 – 25,360 miles
- 2018 – 21,786 miles
- 2017 – 20,186 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass86,557 miles
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust heat shield is insecure
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
15 tests since 24 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass86,557 miles (+10,884)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 86,557 miles
- Test number
- 947886856261
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust heat shield is insecure
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass75,673 miles (+17,990)2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 75,673 miles
- Test number
- 657269090352
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources led (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass57,683 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 57,683 miles
- Test number
- 815791025802
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,683 miles (+5,789)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,683 miles
- Test number
- 683199143008
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass51,894 miles (+6,649)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 51,894 miles
- Test number
- 814754510883
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,245 miles (+6,856)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 45,245 miles
- Test number
- 942133593351
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass38,389 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 38,389 miles
- Test number
- 826555797547
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail38,389 miles (+7,797)2 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,389 miles
- Test number
- 538044976248
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass30,592 miles (+5,232)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 30,592 miles
- Test number
- 196169101323
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear right arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass25,360 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 25,360 miles
- Test number
- 478915924445
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail25,360 miles (+1,603)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,360 miles
- Test number
- 229572580385
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Pass23,757 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 23,757 miles
- Test number
- 650304583901
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail23,757 miles (+1,971)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,757 miles
- Test number
- 965895785828
- MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Pass21,786 miles (+1,600)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 21,786 miles
- Test number
- 411481854033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,186 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 20,186 miles
- Test number
- 621640635508
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L23 TCL
- Does L23 TCL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 TCL is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L23 TCL?
- The MOT on L23 TCL is valid until 18 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 TCL done?
- L23 TCL was recorded at 86,557 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 7,074 miles a year.
- Has L23 TCL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L23 TCL has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on L23 TCL 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 TCL find?
- L23 TCL passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear exhaust heat shield is insecure, and 1 more.
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