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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LB53 HBOMOT history

LB53 HBO is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 5 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 112,334 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jan 2027
Mileage
112,334 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,846 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 HBO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
5 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 HBO was last recorded at 112,334 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 2,619 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,715 miles · 10 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,619 miles
Average per year
4,846 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,334 miles
  • 2025 – 109,715 miles
  • 2024 – 103,872 miles
  • 2023 – 101,443 miles
  • 2022 – 99,154 miles
  • 2021 – 96,503 miles
  • 2019 – 94,980 miles
  • 2018 – 93,995 miles
  • 2017 – 92,680 miles
  • 2016 – 90,237 miles
  • 2015 – 88,173 miles
  • 2014 – 83,008 miles
  • 2013 – 78,302 miles
  • 2012 – 74,556 miles
  • 2010 – 66,529 miles
  • 2009 – 63,821 miles
  • 2008 – 50,831 miles
  • 2007 – 33,509 miles
  • 2006 – 19,669 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,334 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,334 miles (+2,619)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    112,334 miles
    Test number
    117079973529
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass109,715 miles (+5,843)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    109,715 miles
    Test number
    124360987431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass103,872 miles (+2,429)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    103,872 miles
    Test number
    739253888069
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass101,443 miles (+2,289)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    101,443 miles
    Test number
    402297203258
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass99,154 miles (+2,651)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    99,154 miles
    Test number
    643712459968
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass96,503 miles (+1,523)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    96,503 miles
    Test number
    944914558658
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass94,980 miles (+3)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    94,980 miles
    Test number
    252437107045
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail94,977 miles (+982)8 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,977 miles
    Test number
    884570693679
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass93,995 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    93,995 miles
    Test number
    286905846628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail93,995 miles (+1,315)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,995 miles
    Test number
    240040850427
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass92,680 miles (+566)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    92,680 miles
    Test number
    110117052778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail92,114 miles (+1,877)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,114 miles
    Test number
    202720489873
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  13. Pass90,237 miles (+2,064)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    90,237 miles
    Test number
    475775776038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass88,173 miles (+5,165)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    88,173 miles
    Test number
    275585435077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass83,008 miles (+4,706)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    83,008 miles
    Test number
    127675434038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass78,302 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    78,302 miles
    Test number
    188793333001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail78,298 miles (+3,742)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,298 miles
    Test number
    189352833488
    • DangerousNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass74,556 miles (+8,027)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    74,556 miles
    Test number
    199802132436
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass66,529 miles (+2,708)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    66,529 miles
    Test number
    440357620302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass63,821 miles (+12,990)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    63,821 miles
    Test number
    971031759341
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass50,831 miles (+17,322)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    50,831 miles
    Test number
    773368238399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,509 miles (+13,840)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    33,509 miles
    Test number
    560787037326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,669 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    19,669 miles
    Test number
    800742436387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 HBO

Does LB53 HBO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 HBO is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 HBO?
The MOT on LB53 HBO is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 HBO done?
LB53 HBO was recorded at 112,334 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 4,846 miles a year.
Has LB53 HBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 HBO has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on LB53 HBO 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 HBO find?
LB53 HBO passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various.

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