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Mercedes-Benz C 320

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 3,199 cc

LB53 PVFMOT history

LB53 PVF is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C 320 first used on 22 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 7 Dec 2023 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 44,727 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Dec 2023
Mileage
44,727 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2022
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,230 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 PVF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C 320
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
22 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 PVF was last recorded at 44,727 miles on 8 Dec 2022, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
44,726 miles · 7 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,230 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 44,727 miles
  • 2021 – 44,343 miles
  • 2020 – 43,851 miles
  • 2019 – 43,243 miles
  • 2018 – 41,787 miles
  • 2017 – 40,551 miles
  • 2016 – 38,952 miles
  • 2015 – 37,441 miles
  • 2014 – 35,776 miles
  • 2013 – 33,028 miles
  • 2011 – 29,499 miles
  • 2010 – 24,229 miles
  • 2008 – 20,350 miles
  • 2007 – 11,229 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,727 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018

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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 29 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,727 miles (+1)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    44,727 miles
    Test number
    844672381832
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail44,726 miles (+383)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,726 miles
    Test number
    713848537190
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass44,343 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    44,343 miles
    Test number
    841322169909
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail44,343 miles (+492)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,343 miles
    Test number
    967059851626
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass43,851 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    43,851 miles
    Test number
    407529176362
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail43,851 miles (+608)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,851 miles
    Test number
    140888600896
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view Seriously deteriorated (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass43,243 miles (+38)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    43,243 miles
    Test number
    847708969488
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail43,205 miles (+1,418)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,205 miles
    Test number
    582987943230
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass41,787 miles (+70)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    41,787 miles
    Test number
    171597323387
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail41,717 miles (+1,166)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,717 miles
    Test number
    859268778714
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass40,551 miles (+85)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    40,551 miles
    Test number
    262553248762
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Fail40,466 miles (+1,514)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,466 miles
    Test number
    487856975766
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass38,952 miles (+1,511)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    38,952 miles
    Test number
    111139284989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,441 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    37,441 miles
    Test number
    416041397368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail37,425 miles (+1,649)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,425 miles
    Test number
    361927475169
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking Fuel filter (7.2.3)

  16. Pass35,776 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    35,776 miles
    Test number
    347934224301
    • 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)

  17. Fail35,776 miles (+45)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,776 miles
    Test number
    497514124386
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive 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)

  18. Fail35,731 miles (+2,703)6 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,731 miles
    Test number
    799741124376
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront brake discs pitted and corroded
    • NoteRear coil springs corroded

  19. Pass33,028 miles (+3,529)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    33,028 miles
    Test number
    997603263094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,499 miles (+5,270)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    29,499 miles
    Test number
    525067041046
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass24,229 miles (+3,879)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    24,229 miles
    Test number
    123554010498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,350 miles (+9,121)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    20,350 miles
    Test number
    951517838379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass11,229 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    11,229 miles
    Test number
    372964837360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail11,225 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,225 miles
    Test number
    581673037303
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Questions about LB53 PVF

Does LB53 PVF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 PVF expired on 7 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 PVF?
The MOT on LB53 PVF expired on 7 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 PVF done?
LB53 PVF was recorded at 44,727 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2022, an average of 2,230 miles a year.
Has LB53 PVF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 PVF has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LB53 PVF 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 PVF find?
LB53 PVF passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2022 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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