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Beige · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

LB53 UFJMOT history

LB53 UFJ is a beige petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 9 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 3 Jun 2023 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 155,175 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Jun 2023
Mileage
155,175 mi
At MOT on 31 May 2022
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
9,109 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 UFJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
9 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
31 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 UFJ was last recorded at 155,175 miles on 31 May 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,175 miles · 28 May 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,109 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 155,175 miles
  • 2021 – 145,173 miles
  • 2020 – 136,446 miles
  • 2019 – 124,576 miles
  • 2018 – 119,748 miles
  • 2017 – 115,440 miles
  • 2016 – 109,549 miles
  • 2015 – 104,250 miles
  • 2014 – 99,099 miles
  • 2013 – 93,138 miles
  • 2012 – 85,217 miles
  • 2011 – 75,740 miles
  • 2010 – 66,774 miles
  • 2009 – 58,279 miles
  • 2008 – 18,242 miles
  • 2007 – 17,500 miles
  • 2006 – 14,450 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,175 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

31 tests since 18 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    155,175 miles
    Test number
    944337799733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail155,175 miles (+10,002)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,175 miles
    Test number
    375367377491
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass145,173 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    145,173 miles
    Test number
    808312488101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail145,171 miles (+8,725)9 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,171 miles
    Test number
    950450658110
    • MajorElectronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering wheel rim loose leather come undone and loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass136,446 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    136,446 miles
    Test number
    636205154530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail136,446 miles (+11,870)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,446 miles
    Test number
    201361441592
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  7. Pass124,576 miles (+4,828)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    124,576 miles
    Test number
    678514143193
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes greased

  8. Pass119,748 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    119,748 miles
    Test number
    657077503596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail119,748 miles (+4,308)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,748 miles
    Test number
    528376802180
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  10. Pass115,440 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    115,440 miles
    Test number
    125941172105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail114,550 miles (+5,001)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,550 miles
    Test number
    904600045738
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  12. Pass109,549 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    109,549 miles
    Test number
    487559543248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail109,549 miles (+5,299)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,549 miles
    Test number
    907481750645
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass104,250 miles (+5,151)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    104,250 miles
    Test number
    925288185103
    • NoteAll 4 indicators fading .
    • NoteNsf tyre wearing on outer edge .

  15. Pass99,099 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    99,099 miles
    Test number
    455027694169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail99,097 miles (+5,959)1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,097 miles
    Test number
    757556094118
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass93,138 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    93,138 miles
    Test number
    508363293148
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail93,138 miles (+7,921)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,138 miles
    Test number
    817813193128
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass85,217 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    85,217 miles
    Test number
    568368582148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail85,217 miles (+9,477)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,217 miles
    Test number
    269648982167
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Pass75,740 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    75,740 miles
    Test number
    227038781480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail75,718 miles (+8,944)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,718 miles
    Test number
    908908481157
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass66,774 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    66,774 miles
    Test number
    122035490143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail66,774 miles (+8,495)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,774 miles
    Test number
    444194090151
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass58,279 miles (+5,082)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    58,279 miles
    Test number
    613998709253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass53,197 miles (+34,955)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    53,197 miles
    Test number
    911014909103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass18,242 miles (+742)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    18,242 miles
    Test number
    162009208176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail17,500 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,500 miles
    Test number
    324736047389
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Note1-N/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2MM.2-N/S/R TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2MM.

  29. Pass17,500 miles (+3,050)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    17,500 miles
    Test number
    531686147362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Note1-N/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2MM.2-N/S/R TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2MM.

  30. Pass14,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    14,450 miles
    Test number
    222772156374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail14,449 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,449 miles
    Test number
    693312956390
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about LB53 UFJ

Does LB53 UFJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 UFJ expired on 3 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 UFJ?
The MOT on LB53 UFJ expired on 3 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 UFJ done?
LB53 UFJ was recorded at 155,175 miles at its MOT on 31 May 2022, an average of 9,109 miles a year.
Has LB53 UFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 UFJ has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2022.
Has the mileage on LB53 UFJ 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 UFJ find?
LB53 UFJ passed its latest MOT on 31 May 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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