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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LB53 PVPMOT history

LB53 PVP is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 23 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 12 Jun 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 119,317 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Jun 2023
Mileage
119,317 mi
At MOT on 8 Jun 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,787 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 PVP
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
23 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 PVP was last recorded at 119,317 miles on 8 Jun 2022, 1,429 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,888 miles · 29 May 2021
Between the last two tests
1,429 miles
Average per year
5,787 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 119,317 miles
  • 2021 – 117,888 miles
  • 2020 – 110,984 miles
  • 2019 – 109,614 miles
  • 2018 – 102,329 miles
  • 2017 – 93,819 miles
  • 2016 – 82,793 miles
  • 2015 – 77,105 miles
  • 2014 – 71,636 miles
  • 2013 – 66,330 miles
  • 2012 – 59,208 miles
  • 2011 – 52,692 miles
  • 2010 – 48,091 miles
  • 2009 – 43,053 miles
  • 2008 – 38,831 miles
  • 2007 – 32,842 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,317 miles
  • MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass119,317 miles (+1,429)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    119,317 miles
    Test number
    458306134620
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass117,888 miles (+6,904)4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    117,888 miles
    Test number
    611057479767
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm 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))
    • MinorRear Brake hose slightly chafed both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass110,984 miles (+1,370)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    110,984 miles
    Test number
    396106947605
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass109,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    109,614 miles
    Test number
    639150480707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail109,614 miles (+7,285)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,614 miles
    Test number
    230932558164
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass102,329 miles (+8,510)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    102,329 miles
    Test number
    556362059775
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass93,819 miles (+11,026)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    93,819 miles
    Test number
    695697062075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass82,793 miles (+5,688)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    82,793 miles
    Test number
    462574445609
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass77,105 miles (+87)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    77,105 miles
    Test number
    775512405231
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Fail77,018 miles (+5,382)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,018 miles
    Test number
    128289195133
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass71,636 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    71,636 miles
    Test number
    357927104262
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail71,634 miles (+5,304)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,634 miles
    Test number
    386400704468
    • FailureNearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass66,330 miles (+93)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    66,330 miles
    Test number
    377143603446
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil warning light flickers

  14. Fail66,237 miles (+7,029)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,237 miles
    Test number
    275797393169
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil warning light flickers

  15. Pass59,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    59,208 miles
    Test number
    986368092151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail59,208 miles (+6,516)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,208 miles
    Test number
    397685192141
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  17. Pass52,692 miles (+10)6 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    52,692 miles
    Test number
    357047191133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBonnet release broken pull tab
    • NoteEml light on
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteNsf tyre sidewall damage
    • NoteOsr accident damage

  18. Fail52,682 miles (+4,591)2 failures6 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,682 miles
    Test number
    236026691124
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBonnet release broken pull tab
    • NoteEml light on
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteNsf tyre sidewall damage
    • NoteOsr accident damage

  19. Pass48,091 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    48,091 miles
    Test number
    601905990195
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteNsf osf thrust bushes worn
    • NoteNsf tyre sidewall damage
    • NoteOsf tyre getting low

  20. Fail48,091 miles (+5,038)1 failure1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,091 miles
    Test number
    103785490197
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteNsf osf thrust bushes worn
    • NoteNsf tyre sidewall damage
    • NoteOsf tyre getting low

  21. Pass43,053 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    43,053 miles
    Test number
    933190399145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail43,048 miles (+4,217)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,048 miles
    Test number
    310404589198
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass38,831 miles (+5,989)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    38,831 miles
    Test number
    222273988157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,842 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    32,842 miles
    Test number
    512920987155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 PVP

Does LB53 PVP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 PVP expired on 12 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 PVP?
The MOT on LB53 PVP expired on 12 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 PVP done?
LB53 PVP was recorded at 119,317 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2022, an average of 5,787 miles a year.
Has LB53 PVP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 PVP has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on LB53 PVP 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 PVP find?
LB53 PVP passed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2022 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: indicator switch faulty; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides, and 5 more.

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