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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,685 cc

LB53 HAEMOT history

LB53 HAE is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 23 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 10 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 107,429 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Oct 2027
Mileage
107,429 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,875 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 HAE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 HAE was last recorded at 107,429 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 1,293 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,136 miles · 7 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,293 miles
Average per year
3,875 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,429 miles
  • 2025 – 106,136 miles
  • 2024 – 104,684 miles
  • 2023 – 103,226 miles
  • 2022 – 100,812 miles
  • 2021 – 99,625 miles
  • 2020 – 96,334 miles
  • 2019 – 91,986 miles
  • 2018 – 83,927 miles
  • 2017 – 79,666 miles
  • 2016 – 77,826 miles
  • 2015 – 74,089 miles
  • 2014 – 71,168 miles
  • 2013 – 66,895 miles
  • 2012 – 61,752 miles
  • 2011 – 56,322 miles
  • 2009 – 44,962 miles
  • 2008 – 39,354 miles
  • 2007 – 32,783 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,429 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal (1.1.11 (c))

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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play x 2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 3 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,429 miles (+1,293)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    107,429 miles
    Test number
    970690091490
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass106,136 miles (+1,452)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    106,136 miles
    Test number
    799205994578
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective x 2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass104,684 miles (+1,458)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    104,684 miles
    Test number
    112869442001
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass103,226 miles (+2,414)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    103,226 miles
    Test number
    959367592564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass100,812 miles (+1,187)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    100,812 miles
    Test number
    600721767459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass99,625 miles (+3,291)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    99,625 miles
    Test number
    256824376731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass96,334 miles (+4,348)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    96,334 miles
    Test number
    445673978269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass91,986 miles (+8,059)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    91,986 miles
    Test number
    491372862961
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Pass83,927 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    83,927 miles
    Test number
    481893039072
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Fail83,926 miles (+4,260)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,926 miles
    Test number
    329545971227
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  11. Pass79,666 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    79,666 miles
    Test number
    431776414964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail79,662 miles (+1,836)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,662 miles
    Test number
    916869560507
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads starting to wear low

  13. Pass77,826 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    77,826 miles
    Test number
    467312257106
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail77,826 miles (+3,737)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,826 miles
    Test number
    545718113591
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass74,089 miles (+2,921)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    74,089 miles
    Test number
    697020475190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass71,168 miles (+4,273)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    71,168 miles
    Test number
    937811774171
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass66,895 miles (+5,143)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    66,895 miles
    Test number
    658481673185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass61,752 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    61,752 miles
    Test number
    115344972150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail61,752 miles (+5,430)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,752 miles
    Test number
    427304772105
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  20. Pass56,322 miles (+11,360)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    56,322 miles
    Test number
    665124671158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,962 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    44,962 miles
    Test number
    180866799145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail44,962 miles (+5,608)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,962 miles
    Test number
    483796599192
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  23. Pass39,354 miles (+6,571)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    39,354 miles
    Test number
    694943808212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail32,783 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,783 miles
    Test number
    111934487129
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass32,783 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    32,783 miles
    Test number
    271844787121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB53 HAE

Does LB53 HAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 HAE is valid until 10 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 HAE?
The MOT on LB53 HAE is valid until 10 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 HAE done?
LB53 HAE was recorded at 107,429 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 3,875 miles a year.
Has LB53 HAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 HAE has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2018.
Has the mileage on LB53 HAE 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 LB53 HAE find?
LB53 HAE passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both; offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front, and 1 more.

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