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Silver · Diesel · 2013 · 2,143 cc

L23 TLTMOT history

L23 TLT is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 24 May 2013. Its MOT is valid until 23 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 144,644 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Dec 2025.

L23 TLT silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Dec 2026
Mileage
144,644 mi
At MOT on 24 Dec 2025
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
12,630 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 TLT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
24 May 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 TLT was last recorded at 144,644 miles on 24 Dec 2025, 4,652 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,992 miles · 21 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,652 miles
Average per year
12,630 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 144,644 miles
  • 2024 – 139,992 miles
  • 2023 – 135,113 miles
  • 2022 – 130,139 miles
  • 2021 – 125,034 miles
  • 2020 – 117,803 miles
  • 2019 – 108,512 miles
  • 2018 – 93,062 miles
  • 2017 – 59,578 miles
  • 2016 – 26,993 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,644 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn smooth (outer edge)

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

13 tests since 18 May 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,644 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    144,644 miles
    Test number
    827564743486
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn smooth (outer edge)

  2. Fail144,632 miles (+4,640)1 dangerous3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,632 miles
    Test number
    327775225325
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn smooth (outer edge)

  3. Pass139,992 miles (+4,879)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    139,992 miles
    Test number
    364792729449
    • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass135,113 miles (+28)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    135,113 miles
    Test number
    151686594199
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Fail135,085 miles (+4,946)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,085 miles
    Test number
    144955772031
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Pass130,139 miles (+5,105)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    130,139 miles
    Test number
    316657880260
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass125,034 miles (+7,231)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    125,034 miles
    Test number
    762372853519
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  8. Pass117,803 miles (+9,291)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    117,803 miles
    Test number
    922318692163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  9. Pass108,512 miles (+15,450)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    108,512 miles
    Test number
    396803627060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass93,062 miles (+33,484)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    93,062 miles
    Test number
    807795327785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass59,578 miles (+32,585)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    59,578 miles
    Test number
    277686744443
    • AdvisoryAdvise front brake discs slightly worn
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear brake pads getting low
    • AdvisoryAdvise under trays fitted time of test

  12. Pass26,993 miles (+3,618)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    26,993 miles
    Test number
    922202205987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass23,375 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    23,375 miles
    Test number
    634551563967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 TLT

Does L23 TLT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 TLT is valid until 23 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L23 TLT?
The MOT on L23 TLT is valid until 23 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 TLT done?
L23 TLT was recorded at 144,644 miles at its MOT on 24 Dec 2025, an average of 12,630 miles a year.
Has L23 TLT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 TLT has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L23 TLT 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 TLT find?
L23 TLT passed its latest MOT on 24 Dec 2025 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front outer side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning, and 3 more.

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