
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass86,312 miles (+1,213)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 86,312 miles
- Test number
- 891700405589
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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
Pass77,654 miles (+542)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 77,654 miles
- Test number
- 840322946251
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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)
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
Pass51,149 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 51,149 miles
- Test number
- 446245425213
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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