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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 2,987 cc

LB10 VHGMOT history

LB10 VHG is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 23 Jul 2010. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 194,342 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
194,342 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
13,027 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB10 VHG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
23 Jul 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB10 VHG was last recorded at 194,342 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 82 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Feb 2017: 36,142 miles, lower than 54,795 miles on 2 Feb 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
194,260 miles · 11 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
82 miles
Average per year
13,027 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 194,342 miles
  • 2025 – 181,768 miles
  • 2024 – 173,386 miles
  • 2023 – 170,150 miles
  • 2022 – 157,483 miles
  • 2021 – 140,637 miles
  • 2020 – 125,136 miles
  • 2019 – 107,626 miles
  • 2018 – 91,246 miles
  • 2017 – 36,142 miles
  • 2016 – 54,795 miles
  • 2015 – 38,012 miles
  • 2014 – 36,125 miles
  • 2013 – 29,424 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass194,342 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 19 Jul 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass194,342 miles (+82)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    194,342 miles
    Test number
    380250685478
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail194,260 miles (+12,492)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,260 miles
    Test number
    642641874750
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass181,768 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    181,768 miles
    Test number
    909480080073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail181,766 miles (+8,380)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,766 miles
    Test number
    370407979059
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Central to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass173,386 miles (+16)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    173,386 miles
    Test number
    111839822414
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes as they join to the hoses (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail173,370 miles (+3,220)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,370 miles
    Test number
    644211211008
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes as they join to the hoses (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass170,150 miles (+12,667)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    170,150 miles
    Test number
    935581719879
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass157,483 miles (+16,846)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    157,483 miles
    Test number
    372767733854
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass140,637 miles (+95)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    140,637 miles
    Test number
    379711499183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail140,542 miles (+15,406)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,542 miles
    Test number
    505771588604
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass125,136 miles (+126)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    125,136 miles
    Test number
    651373775882
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  12. Fail125,010 miles (+17,384)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,010 miles
    Test number
    392069057809
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  13. Pass107,626 miles (+16,380)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    107,626 miles
    Test number
    653754536714
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryDamage to n/s/r tyre outer side wall

  14. Pass91,246 miles (+55,104)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    91,246 miles
    Test number
    565745759140
    • AdvisoryN/s/f shock damp
    • AdvisoryO/s/f parking light not working
    • AdvisoryO/s/r lower sidelight dim

  15. Pass36,142 miles (-18,653)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    36,142 miles
    Test number
    457992587361
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySection of n/s/f sidelight not working

  16. Pass54,795 miles (+16,783)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    54,795 miles
    Test number
    600040412182
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres close to limit

  17. Pass38,012 miles (+1,887)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    38,012 miles
    Test number
    717075835018
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass36,125 miles (+6,701)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    36,125 miles
    Test number
    566883614289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,424 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    29,424 miles
    Test number
    266991403233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail29,421 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,421 miles
    Test number
    976600403265
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about LB10 VHG

Does LB10 VHG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB10 VHG is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB10 VHG?
The MOT on LB10 VHG is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB10 VHG done?
LB10 VHG was recorded at 194,342 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 13,027 miles a year.
Has LB10 VHG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB10 VHG has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB10 VHG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Feb 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB10 VHG find?
LB10 VHG passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost arm; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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