Mercedes-Benz C
Red · Petrol · 2004 · 2,597 cc
LB04 FVUMOT history
LB04 FVU is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 13 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 15 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 162,290 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 May 2027
- Mileage
- 162,290 mi
- At MOT on 25 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 20 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 7,170 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB04 FVU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,597 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 13 May 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB04 FVU was last recorded at 162,290 miles on 25 Apr 2026, 5,378 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 156,912 miles · 13 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,378 miles
- Average per year
- 7,170 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 162,290 miles
- 2025 – 156,912 miles
- 2024 – 150,627 miles
- 2023 – 144,418 miles
- 2022 – 139,552 miles
- 2021 – 134,845 miles
- 2020 – 129,814 miles
- 2019 – 125,150 miles
- 2018 – 119,543 miles
- 2017 – 116,580 miles
- 2016 – 113,609 miles
- 2015 – 105,349 miles
- 2014 – 85,071 miles
- 2013 – 70,160 miles
- 2012 – 60,163 miles
- 2011 – 54,586 miles
- 2010 – 47,561 miles
- 2009 – 41,900 miles
- 2008 – 34,126 miles
- 2007 – 26,363 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass162,290 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Full MOT history
24 tests since 11 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass162,290 miles (+5,378)
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2027
- Odometer
- 162,290 miles
- Test number
- 121541010504
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass156,912 miles (+6,285)
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2026
- Odometer
- 156,912 miles
- Test number
- 820651546285
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass150,627 miles (+6,209)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2025
- Odometer
- 150,627 miles
- Test number
- 526554149252
- MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass144,418 miles (+4,866)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2024
- Odometer
- 144,418 miles
- Test number
- 518937603198
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass139,552 miles (+4,707)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2023
- Odometer
- 139,552 miles
- Test number
- 495371222766
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
Pass134,845 miles (+5,031)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2022
- Odometer
- 134,845 miles
- Test number
- 724888048386
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass129,814 miles (+4,664)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2021
- Odometer
- 129,814 miles
- Test number
- 882347939434
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass125,150 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2020
- Odometer
- 125,150 miles
- Test number
- 612631178012
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail125,150 miles (+5,607)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,150 miles
- Test number
- 901031551041
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass119,543 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2019
- Odometer
- 119,543 miles
- Test number
- 542344808651
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear suspension starting to corrode
Fail119,543 miles (+2,963)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,543 miles
- Test number
- 181971624676
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear suspension starting to corrode
Pass116,580 miles (+2,971)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2018
- Odometer
- 116,580 miles
- Test number
- 553979042677
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,609 miles (+8,260)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2017
- Odometer
- 113,609 miles
- Test number
- 170894878101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,349 miles (+20,278)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2016
- Odometer
- 105,349 miles
- Test number
- 139981325199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,071 miles (+14,911)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2015
- Odometer
- 85,071 miles
- Test number
- 765747504151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,160 miles (+9,997)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2014
- Odometer
- 70,160 miles
- Test number
- 967949903192
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass60,163 miles (+5,577)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2013
- Odometer
- 60,163 miles
- Test number
- 458839902110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,586 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2012
- Odometer
- 54,586 miles
- Test number
- 535560931160
- AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail54,586 miles (+7,025)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,586 miles
- Test number
- 788890831107
- FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass47,561 miles (+3)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2011
- Odometer
- 47,561 miles
- Test number
- 282042530118
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
Fail47,558 miles (+5,658)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,558 miles
- Test number
- 272361730131
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass41,900 miles (+7,774)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2010
- Odometer
- 41,900 miles
- Test number
- 682192439123
- AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- 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)
Pass34,126 miles (+7,763)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2009
- Odometer
- 34,126 miles
- Test number
- 211754238405
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,363 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2008
- Odometer
- 26,363 miles
- Test number
- 234601737160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB04 FVU
- Does LB04 FVU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 FVU is valid until 15 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB04 FVU?
- The MOT on LB04 FVU is valid until 15 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB04 FVU done?
- LB04 FVU was recorded at 162,290 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2026, an average of 7,170 miles a year.
- Has LB04 FVU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB04 FVU has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2019.
- Has the mileage on LB04 FVU 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 LB04 FVU find?
- LB04 FVU passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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