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Black · Diesel · 2017 · 2,143 cc

V23 ALJMOT history

V23 ALJ is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 24 Jul 2017. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 51,643 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

V23 ALJ black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jan 2027
Mileage
51,643 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,559 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V23 ALJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
24 Jul 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V23 ALJ was last recorded at 51,643 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 3,934 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,709 miles · 4 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,934 miles
Average per year
5,559 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,643 miles
  • 2025 – 47,709 miles
  • 2024 – 41,880 miles
  • 2023 – 36,405 miles
  • 2022 – 31,748 miles
  • 2021 – 25,749 miles
  • 2020 – 20,329 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,643 miles
  • Advisory((0.51+5=0,56))..P3,,D/SEAT TORN,,,

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 19 May 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,643 miles (+3,934)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    51,643 miles
    Test number
    715710540644
    • Advisory((0.51+5=0,56))..P3,,D/SEAT TORN,,,

  2. Fail47,709 miles (+5,829)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,709 miles
    Test number
    849564071440
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NSF & OSF =2=BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryD/SEAT TORN,,P3,,,((0.51+5=0,56))..

  3. Pass41,880 miles (+5,475)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    41,880 miles
    Test number
    566597599304
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass36,405 miles (+4,657)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    36,405 miles
    Test number
    881437836110
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60-65% WORN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryP3...D/SEAT TORN,,225/45/18 X 2 FRONTS & 245/40/18 X 2 REARS,,((0.51))..

  5. Pass31,748 miles (+5,999)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    31,748 miles
    Test number
    545995729487
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  6. Pass25,749 miles (+5,420)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    25,749 miles
    Test number
    774513614147
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySA'S PLASTICS etc,,PLASTICS X 3 etc,,245/40/18 x 2 REARS & 225/45/18 X 2 FRONTS,,((0.51))

  7. Pass20,329 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2021
    Odometer
    20,329 miles
    Test number
    888024847023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass20,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2021
    Odometer
    20,321 miles
    Test number
    173837747908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V23 ALJ

Does V23 ALJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V23 ALJ is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V23 ALJ?
The MOT on V23 ALJ is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V23 ALJ done?
V23 ALJ was recorded at 51,643 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 5,559 miles a year.
Has V23 ALJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V23 ALJ has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on V23 ALJ 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 V23 ALJ find?
V23 ALJ passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: ((0.51+5=0,56))..p3,,d/seat torn,,,.

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