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Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,685 cc

LB04 HJXMOT history

LB04 HJX is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 11 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 185,144 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
185,144 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
MOT tests
32
19 passed · 13 failed
Per year
8,023 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 HJX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
11 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 HJX was last recorded at 185,144 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 15,817 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,327 miles · 27 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
15,817 miles
Average per year
8,023 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 185,144 miles
  • 2024 – 169,327 miles
  • 2023 – 155,212 miles
  • 2022 – 150,507 miles
  • 2021 – 142,931 miles
  • 2020 – 138,478 miles
  • 2019 – 128,205 miles
  • 2018 – 119,411 miles
  • 2017 – 113,739 miles
  • 2016 – 109,731 miles
  • 2015 – 104,900 miles
  • 2014 – 97,932 miles
  • 2013 – 89,625 miles
  • 2012 – 82,680 miles
  • 2011 – 74,954 miles
  • 2010 – 65,657 miles
  • 2009 – 56,343 miles
  • 2008 – 47,631 miles
  • 2007 – 37,091 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,144 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

32 tests since 5 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,144 miles (+15,817)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    185,144 miles
    Test number
    147550313298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass169,327 miles (+14,115)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    169,327 miles
    Test number
    260299729055
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass155,212 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    155,212 miles
    Test number
    471823062766
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail155,212 miles (+4,705)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,212 miles
    Test number
    260872843323
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass150,507 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    150,507 miles
    Test number
    416392328307
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail150,502 miles (+7,571)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,502 miles
    Test number
    760311280648
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass142,931 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    142,931 miles
    Test number
    231155743216
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail142,931 miles (+4,453)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,931 miles
    Test number
    939010206189
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass138,478 miles (+6)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    138,478 miles
    Test number
    216819003833
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail138,472 miles (+10,267)6 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,472 miles
    Test number
    517873791093
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear arm ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has age related cracking in the sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass128,205 miles (+386)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    128,205 miles
    Test number
    571697530991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail127,819 miles (+8,408)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,819 miles
    Test number
    546897109964
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high headlamp reflector insecure (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass119,411 miles (+5,672)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    119,411 miles
    Test number
    719351519193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass113,739 miles (+4,008)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    113,739 miles
    Test number
    182955651529
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass109,731 miles (+4,831)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    109,731 miles
    Test number
    115197528135
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  16. Pass104,900 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    104,900 miles
    Test number
    898795855121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail104,900 miles (+6,968)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,900 miles
    Test number
    245515555119
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass97,932 miles1 dangerous2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    97,932 miles
    Test number
    409764454160
    • DangerousOffside rear tyre has cut to cords but not over 25mm
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has cuts in tread

  19. Fail97,932 miles (+8,307)1 dangerous1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,932 miles
    Test number
    447114654196
    • DangerousOffside rear tyre has cut to cords but not over 25mm
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has cuts in tread

  20. Pass89,625 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    89,625 miles
    Test number
    686691853132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail89,625 miles (+158)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,625 miles
    Test number
    996551553136
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  22. Fail89,467 miles (+6,787)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,467 miles
    Test number
    558065133136
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass82,680 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    82,680 miles
    Test number
    208546332117
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s/f outer of tyre 1.6 mm tread

  24. Fail82,680 miles (+7,726)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,680 miles
    Test number
    625346932116
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s/f outer of tyre 1.6 mm tread

  25. Pass74,954 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    74,954 miles
    Test number
    156823951141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail74,954 miles (+9,297)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,954 miles
    Test number
    469543051111
    • FailureNearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

  27. Pass65,657 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    65,657 miles
    Test number
    491457840130
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  28. Fail65,657 miles (+9,314)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,657 miles
    Test number
    661567440124
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  29. Pass56,343 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    56,343 miles
    Test number
    141628949152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail56,343 miles (+8,712)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,343 miles
    Test number
    473958049193
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  31. Pass47,631 miles (+10,540)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    47,631 miles
    Test number
    940616058135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  32. Pass37,091 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    37,091 miles
    Test number
    353416557197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 HJX

Does LB04 HJX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 HJX is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB04 HJX?
The MOT on LB04 HJX is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB04 HJX done?
LB04 HJX was recorded at 185,144 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 8,023 miles a year.
Has LB04 HJX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 HJX has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LB04 HJX 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 HJX find?
LB04 HJX passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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