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Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,597 cc

T23 LYYMOT history

T23 LYY is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 19 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 126,634 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
126,634 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,965 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T23 LYY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
19 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T23 LYY was last recorded at 126,634 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 4,238 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,396 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,238 miles
Average per year
6,965 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 126,634 miles
  • 2024 – 122,396 miles
  • 2023 – 119,042 miles
  • 2022 – 117,339 miles
  • 2021 – 114,388 miles
  • 2020 – 111,277 miles
  • 2019 – 102,193 miles
  • 2018 – 92,999 miles
  • 2017 – 85,310 miles
  • 2016 – 78,025 miles
  • 2015 – 71,238 miles
  • 2014 – 65,287 miles
  • 2013 – 50,917 miles
  • 2012 – 35,444 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,634 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,634 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    126,634 miles
    Test number
    189758295251
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail126,634 miles (+4,238)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,634 miles
    Test number
    317905572496
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass122,396 miles (+3,354)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    122,396 miles
    Test number
    994008593645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass119,042 miles (+35)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    119,042 miles
    Test number
    127771104462
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail119,007 miles (+1,668)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,007 miles
    Test number
    805452174727
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass117,339 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    117,339 miles
    Test number
    423336099825
    • 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))

  7. Fail117,339 miles (+2,951)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,339 miles
    Test number
    659775866759
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  8. Pass114,388 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    114,388 miles
    Test number
    636006067329
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail114,388 miles (+3,111)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,388 miles
    Test number
    199790189456
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass111,277 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    111,277 miles
    Test number
    798073292364
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Fail111,277 miles (+9,084)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,277 miles
    Test number
    391025440813
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  12. Pass102,193 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    102,193 miles
    Test number
    515741942954
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Fail102,193 miles (+9,194)2 major3 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,193 miles
    Test number
    872075348453
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBonnet secondary securing device seized

  14. Pass92,999 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    92,999 miles
    Test number
    876346991793
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components
    • AdvisoryPlastic over sills fitted obscuring the view of some components
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

  15. Fail92,999 miles (+7,689)3 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,999 miles
    Test number
    333802308376
    • Repaired at testBonnet retaining device ineffective secondary (8.4.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components
    • AdvisoryPlastic over sills fitted obscuring the view of some components
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

  16. Pass85,310 miles (+7,285)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    85,310 miles
    Test number
    229158664191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays

  17. Pass78,025 miles (+6,787)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    78,025 miles
    Test number
    535787270451
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass71,238 miles (+5,951)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    71,238 miles
    Test number
    985857495055
    • NoteHandbrake only just met minium req

  19. Pass65,287 miles (+14,370)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    65,287 miles
    Test number
    328925214152
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass50,917 miles (+20)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    50,917 miles
    Test number
    656871573288
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on both edge

  21. Fail50,897 miles (+15,453)2 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,897 miles
    Test number
    487059363225
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on both edge

  22. Pass35,444 miles (+4,726)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    35,444 miles
    Test number
    369265462498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,718 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    30,718 miles
    Test number
    318551962019
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T23 LYY

Does T23 LYY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T23 LYY is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T23 LYY?
The MOT on T23 LYY is valid until 9 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T23 LYY done?
T23 LYY was recorded at 126,634 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 6,965 miles a year.
Has T23 LYY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T23 LYY has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T23 LYY 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 T23 LYY find?
T23 LYY passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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