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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

LB04 SZUMOT history

LB04 SZU is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 28 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 34 MOT tests, with 89,687 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
89,687 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
34
20 passed · 14 failed
Per year
3,152 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 SZU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
28 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 SZU was last recorded at 89,687 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,687 miles · 16 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,152 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,687 miles
  • 2025 – 86,560 miles
  • 2024 – 82,491 miles
  • 2023 – 81,087 miles
  • 2022 – 79,565 miles
  • 2021 – 78,097 miles
  • 2020 – 77,036 miles
  • 2019 – 76,082 miles
  • 2018 – 75,031 miles
  • 2017 – 73,944 miles
  • 2016 – 72,980 miles
  • 2015 – 71,371 miles
  • 2014 – 69,341 miles
  • 2013 – 67,866 miles
  • 2012 – 63,788 miles
  • 2011 – 61,834 miles
  • 2010 – 59,669 miles
  • 2009 – 54,159 miles
  • 2008 – 41,100 miles
  • 2007 – 29,066 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,687 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM BUSHES (N/S AND O/S) (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Metal brake pipes have areas of slight corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Wheel bearing has slight play Both Front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

34 tests since 23 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,687 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    89,687 miles
    Test number
    794838014978
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM BUSHES (N/S AND O/S) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail89,687 miles (+3,127)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,687 miles
    Test number
    919666398182
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM BUSHES (N/S AND O/S) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass86,560 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    86,560 miles
    Test number
    421718765658
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail86,560 miles (+4,069)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,560 miles
    Test number
    605481311627
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass82,491 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    82,491 miles
    Test number
    271729974073
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipes have areas of slight corrosion

  6. Fail82,491 miles (+1,404)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,491 miles
    Test number
    656492073794
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipes have areas of slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play Both Front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass81,087 miles (+1,522)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    81,087 miles
    Test number
    286267361586
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play Both Front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass79,565 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    79,565 miles
    Test number
    884253894777
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail79,565 miles (+1,468)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,565 miles
    Test number
    477923038614
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass78,097 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    78,097 miles
    Test number
    289180286954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail78,096 miles (+1,060)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,096 miles
    Test number
    441235011560
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass77,036 miles (+954)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    77,036 miles
    Test number
    869530877005
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass76,082 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    76,082 miles
    Test number
    231888088231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail76,082 miles (+1,051)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,082 miles
    Test number
    792611730394
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  15. Pass75,031 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    75,031 miles
    Test number
    325499810287
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Also is corroded (6.1.2 (a))

  16. Fail75,031 miles (+1,087)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,031 miles
    Test number
    108294732046
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear of the 2 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Also is corroded (6.1.2 (a))

  17. Pass73,944 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    73,944 miles
    Test number
    412106769802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail73,944 miles (+964)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,944 miles
    Test number
    956692553743
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  19. Pass72,980 miles (+1,609)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    72,980 miles
    Test number
    258778817788
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box/pipe (7.1.2)

  20. Pass71,371 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    71,371 miles
    Test number
    344680473928
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR TYRES HAVE SLIGHT CRACKS

  21. Fail71,371 miles (+13)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,371 miles
    Test number
    353875020522
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR TYRES HAVE SLIGHT CRACKS

  22. Fail71,358 miles (+2,017)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,358 miles
    Test number
    351488511893
    • FailureIndicator switch faulty on stalk when turning right. (1.4.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm ball joint. (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm ball joint. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in front of rear silencer. (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres have cracks around their inner treads
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres have cracks around their inner treads.

  23. Pass69,341 miles (+1,475)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    69,341 miles
    Test number
    576332864248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass67,866 miles (+4,078)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    67,866 miles
    Test number
    356668263209
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  25. Pass63,788 miles (+1,954)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    63,788 miles
    Test number
    268179582024
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Pass61,834 miles (+2,165)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    61,834 miles
    Test number
    397048911167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass59,669 miles (+2)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    59,669 miles
    Test number
    811459900144
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  28. Fail59,667 miles (+5,508)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,667 miles
    Test number
    270163300486
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  29. Pass54,159 miles (+82)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    54,159 miles
    Test number
    364601129189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteENGINE LAMP ON ???

  30. Fail54,077 miles (+12,977)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,077 miles
    Test number
    360158619197
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  31. Pass41,100 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    41,100 miles
    Test number
    150655118138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail41,100 miles (+12,034)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,100 miles
    Test number
    642425518195
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  33. Pass29,066 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    29,066 miles
    Test number
    364034217165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail29,064 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,064 miles
    Test number
    884723317168
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Questions about LB04 SZU

Does LB04 SZU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 SZU is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB04 SZU?
The MOT on LB04 SZU is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB04 SZU done?
LB04 SZU was recorded at 89,687 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 3,152 miles a year.
Has LB04 SZU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 SZU has failed 14 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LB04 SZU 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 SZU find?
LB04 SZU passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bushes (n/s and o/s).

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