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Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 2,148 cc

L23 YKBMOT history

L23 YKB is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 9 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 134,187 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2026.

L23 YKB silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jun 2027
Mileage
134,187 mi
At MOT on 23 May 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,193 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 YKB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
9 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
23 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 YKB was last recorded at 134,187 miles on 23 May 2026, 6,951 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,236 miles · 14 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
6,951 miles
Average per year
8,193 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,187 miles
  • 2025 – 127,236 miles
  • 2024 – 119,646 miles
  • 2023 – 113,525 miles
  • 2022 – 106,307 miles
  • 2021 – 93,614 miles
  • 2020 – 90,205 miles
  • 2019 – 77,775 miles
  • 2018 – 71,626 miles
  • 2017 – 62,938 miles
  • 2016 – 54,938 miles
  • 2015 – 45,773 miles
  • 2014 – 42,014 miles
  • 2013 – 33,191 miles
  • 2012 – 23,916 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,187 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,187 miles (+6,951)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    134,187 miles
    Test number
    462972498108
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass127,236 miles (+7,590)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    127,236 miles
    Test number
    539473966886
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

  3. Pass119,646 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    119,646 miles
    Test number
    208143380922
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  4. Fail119,646 miles (+6,121)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,646 miles
    Test number
    692126035422
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  5. Pass113,525 miles (+7,218)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    113,525 miles
    Test number
    352299018650
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass106,307 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    106,307 miles
    Test number
    124074134080
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TCA arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Fail106,307 miles (+12,693)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,307 miles
    Test number
    143986388523
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner park light inop
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TCA arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass93,614 miles (+3,409)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    93,614 miles
    Test number
    390312754284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass90,205 miles (+12,430)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    90,205 miles
    Test number
    335105197691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass77,775 miles (+6,149)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    77,775 miles
    Test number
    445803861168
    • Advisory48 % imbalance on rear brakes
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp insecure slight blow
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass71,626 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    71,626 miles
    Test number
    493216980361
    • 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Fail71,626 miles (+8,688)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,626 miles
    Test number
    676798568671
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  13. Pass62,938 miles (+8,000)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    62,938 miles
    Test number
    160995891972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,938 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    54,938 miles
    Test number
    532786853634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail54,938 miles (+9,165)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,938 miles
    Test number
    279227070844
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  16. Pass45,773 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    45,773 miles
    Test number
    888821345122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail45,773 miles (+3,759)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,773 miles
    Test number
    799778035120
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass42,014 miles (+8,823)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    42,014 miles
    Test number
    735392004337
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass33,191 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    33,191 miles
    Test number
    795524503318
    • NoteSlight cut in n/s front tyre wall

  20. Fail33,186 miles (+9,270)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,186 miles
    Test number
    409924003443
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight cut in n/s front tyre wall

  21. Pass23,916 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    23,916 miles
    Test number
    395891242306
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped
    • NoteFront brake pads starting to wear low

  22. Fail23,916 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,916 miles
    Test number
    849891042322
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped
    • NoteFront brake pads starting to wear low

Questions about L23 YKB

Does L23 YKB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 YKB is valid until 13 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 YKB?
The MOT on L23 YKB is valid until 13 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 YKB done?
L23 YKB was recorded at 134,187 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2026, an average of 8,193 miles a year.
Has L23 YKB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 YKB has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on L23 YKB 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 YKB find?
L23 YKB passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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