Mercedes-Benz C
Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc
LB53 TYTMOT history
LB53 TYT is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 19 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 9 Feb 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 157,992 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 Feb 2024
- Mileage
- 157,992 mi
- At MOT on 10 Feb 2023
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 9,155 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB53 TYT
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 19 Dec 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 Feb 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Feb 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB53 TYT was last recorded at 157,992 miles on 10 Feb 2023, 5,179 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 152,813 miles · 5 Jan 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 5,179 miles
- Average per year
- 9,155 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 157,992 miles
- 2022 – 152,813 miles
- 2021 – 146,605 miles
- 2020 – 140,571 miles
- 2018 – 126,391 miles
- 2017 – 113,870 miles
- 2016 – 104,081 miles
- 2015 – 95,881 miles
- 2014 – 92,784 miles
- 2013 – 85,559 miles
- 2012 – 76,531 miles
- 2011 – 66,103 miles
- 2010 – 60,045 miles
- 2009 – 52,665 miles
- 2008 – 40,278 miles
- 2007 – 15,143 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass157,992 miles
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Full MOT history
24 tests since 5 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass157,992 miles (+5,179)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 157,992 miles
- Test number
- 444556701648
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass152,813 miles3 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 152,813 miles
- Test number
- 420465886432
- MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake binding to excess
Fail152,813 miles (+6,208)1 dangerous3 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,813 miles
- Test number
- 967328085417
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake binding to excess
Pass146,605 miles (+6,034)2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 146,605 miles
- Test number
- 937899886137
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass140,571 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 140,571 miles
- Test number
- 322540395540
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear brakes binding slightly
- AdvisoryRear window broken (covered)
- AdvisorySlight play in offside inner steering arm
Fail140,571 miles (+14,180)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,571 miles
- Test number
- 310442041618
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear brakes binding slightly
- AdvisoryRear window broken (covered)
- AdvisorySlight play in offside inner steering arm
Pass126,391 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 126,391 miles
- Test number
- 560637226218
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail126,391 miles (+12,521)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,391 miles
- Test number
- 635808365118
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn [inner ball joint] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass113,870 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 113,870 miles
- Test number
- 799652676670
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail113,870 miles (+9,789)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,870 miles
- Test number
- 942892684462
- Repaired at testOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Pass104,081 miles (+8,200)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 104,081 miles
- Test number
- 948202642520
- AdvisoryBlow starting on centre exhaust box
- AdvisoryStrong advice o/s/f bottom trailing arm bush wearing
- AdvisoryTyre wear starting on n/s/f inner edge
Pass95,881 miles (+14)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 95,881 miles
- Test number
- 180303209507
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,867 miles (+3,083)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,867 miles
- Test number
- 399847547738
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower rear arm (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryChild seat fitted nearside rear preventing full inspection of adult seat belt
Pass92,784 miles (+1,605)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 92,784 miles
- Test number
- 537674574215
- NoteCan not check outer door sills trims fitted
- NoteEngine under tray fitted
Pass91,179 miles (+11)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2015
- Odometer
- 91,179 miles
- Test number
- 705361524106
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail91,168 miles (+5,609)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,168 miles
- Test number
- 889498314194
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass85,559 miles (+9,028)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2014
- Odometer
- 85,559 miles
- Test number
- 987257033183
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass76,531 miles (+10,428)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 76,531 miles
- Test number
- 658228582172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,103 miles (+6,058)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 66,103 miles
- Test number
- 469218761147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,045 miles (+7,380)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 60,045 miles
- Test number
- 250968080125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,665 miles (+12,387)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 52,665 miles
- Test number
- 630628689125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,278 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 40,278 miles
- Test number
- 250320198493
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,278 miles (+25,135)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,278 miles
- Test number
- 432410398116
- Repaired at testNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Pass15,143 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 15,143 miles
- Test number
- 812176487185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB53 TYT
- Does LB53 TYT currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB53 TYT expired on 9 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB53 TYT?
- The MOT on LB53 TYT expired on 9 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB53 TYT done?
- LB53 TYT was recorded at 157,992 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2023, an average of 9,155 miles a year.
- Has LB53 TYT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB53 TYT has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2022.
- Has the mileage on LB53 TYT 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 TYT find?
- LB53 TYT passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2023 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides, and 5 more.
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