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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

S23 TGMMOT history

S23 TGM is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 17 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 180,880 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2026.

S23 TGM silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
180,880 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
12,391 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 TGM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
17 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 TGM was last recorded at 180,880 miles on 31 Jan 2026, 4,413 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,467 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,413 miles
Average per year
12,391 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 180,880 miles
  • 2025 – 176,467 miles
  • 2024 – 143,041 miles
  • 2023 – 111,437 miles
  • 2022 – 86,312 miles
  • 2021 – 85,099 miles
  • 2020 – 80,509 miles
  • 2019 – 77,654 miles
  • 2018 – 71,818 miles
  • 2017 – 69,436 miles
  • 2016 – 64,634 miles
  • 2015 – 51,149 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,880 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose Outer Sill damaged and loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

Full MOT history

17 tests since 13 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,880 miles (+4,413)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    180,880 miles
    Test number
    909805266393
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass176,467 miles (+164)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    176,467 miles
    Test number
    202129170000
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body panel slightly loose Outer Sill damaged and loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail176,303 miles (+33,262)6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,303 miles
    Test number
    763097175645
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive Power Steering Fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body panel slightly loose Outer Sill damaged and loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass143,041 miles (+31,604)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    143,041 miles
    Test number
    580698517270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear; Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear; Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass111,437 miles (+114)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    111,437 miles
    Test number
    680398355463
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail111,323 miles (+25,011)4 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,323 miles
    Test number
    782750883271
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass86,312 miles (+1,213)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    86,312 miles
    Test number
    891700405589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass85,099 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    85,099 miles
    Test number
    578384743784
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Fail85,099 miles (+4,590)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,099 miles
    Test number
    767014014646
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass80,509 miles (+2,855)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    80,509 miles
    Test number
    760962610863
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  11. Pass77,654 miles (+542)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    77,654 miles
    Test number
    840322946251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass77,112 miles (+5,294)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    77,112 miles
    Test number
    468857645128
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  13. Pass71,818 miles (+2,382)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    71,818 miles
    Test number
    894666517484
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  14. Pass69,436 miles (+4,802)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    69,436 miles
    Test number
    277982444876
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass64,634 miles (+13,485)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    64,634 miles
    Test number
    588934746596
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are scrubbed on edges
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are wearing low
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads low
  16. Pass51,149 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    51,149 miles
    Test number
    446245425213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail51,149 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,149 miles
    Test number
    635695925295
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteBoth front tyres heavy shoulder wear

Questions about S23 TGM

Does S23 TGM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 TGM is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S23 TGM?
The MOT on S23 TGM is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S23 TGM done?
S23 TGM was recorded at 180,880 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2026, an average of 12,391 miles a year.
Has S23 TGM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 TGM has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on S23 TGM 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 S23 TGM find?
S23 TGM passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear; oil leak, but not excessive.

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