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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LB53 UFKMOT history

LB53 UFK is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 23 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 7 May 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 79,864 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 7 May 2026
Mileage
79,864 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,614 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 UFK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
23 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 May 2026
Latest MOT test
7 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 UFK was last recorded at 79,864 miles on 7 May 2025, 8,841 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Apr 2010: 17,129 miles, lower than 18,681 miles on 17 Jan 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
71,023 miles · 8 May 2024
Between the last two tests
8,841 miles
Average per year
3,614 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 79,864 miles
  • 2024 – 71,023 miles
  • 2023 – 64,118 miles
  • 2022 – 59,428 miles
  • 2021 – 55,070 miles
  • 2019 – 52,523 miles
  • 2018 – 49,129 miles
  • 2017 – 45,174 miles
  • 2016 – 39,271 miles
  • 2015 – 34,787 miles
  • 2013 – 26,324 miles
  • 2011 – 17,231 miles
  • 2010 – 17,131 miles
  • 2009 – 18,681 miles
  • 2008 – 14,638 miles
  • 2007 – 13,674 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,864 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,864 miles (+8,841)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2026
    Odometer
    79,864 miles
    Test number
    208483373190
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass71,023 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2025
    Odometer
    71,023 miles
    Test number
    840965300083
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear door damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail71,014 miles (+6,896)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,014 miles
    Test number
    482193923544
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear door damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass64,118 miles (+170)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2024
    Odometer
    64,118 miles
    Test number
    814714388776
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Fail63,948 miles (+4,520)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,948 miles
    Test number
    714529284918
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass59,428 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    59,428 miles
    Test number
    275629362170
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail59,427 miles (+4,357)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,427 miles
    Test number
    997551969073
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to condition of exhaust (missing back box ) (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass55,070 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    55,070 miles
    Test number
    908875335549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail55,070 miles (+2,547)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,070 miles
    Test number
    158643849079
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass52,523 miles (+3,394)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    52,523 miles
    Test number
    416623544841
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass49,129 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    49,129 miles
    Test number
    885905128671
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail49,123 miles (+3,949)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,123 miles
    Test number
    281277846740
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass45,174 miles (+5,903)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    45,174 miles
    Test number
    433064113436
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewall cracked/perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre wearing outer edge and sidewall cracked/perished
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre bald on outer edge and sidewall cracked/perished

  14. Pass39,271 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    39,271 miles
    Test number
    293054345665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail39,228 miles (+4,441)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,228 miles
    Test number
    302936875463
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass34,787 miles (+8,463)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    34,787 miles
    Test number
    167774765079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass26,324 miles (+9,093)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    26,324 miles
    Test number
    267411263475
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail17,231 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,231 miles
    Test number
    185475251330
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteFront Discs slight pitted

  19. Pass17,231 miles (+100)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    17,231 miles
    Test number
    766595551360
    • NoteFront Discs slight pitted

  20. Pass17,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    17,131 miles
    Test number
    164999890470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail17,129 miles (-1,552)3 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,129 miles
    Test number
    704289590002
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureBrake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

  22. Pass18,681 miles (+4,043)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    18,681 miles
    Test number
    112207219038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass14,638 miles (+964)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    14,638 miles
    Test number
    170578108434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass13,674 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    13,674 miles
    Test number
    302963117004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 UFK

Does LB53 UFK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 UFK expired on 7 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 UFK?
The MOT on LB53 UFK expired on 7 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 UFK done?
LB53 UFK was recorded at 79,864 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2025, an average of 3,614 miles a year.
Has LB53 UFK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 UFK has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LB53 UFK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Apr 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB53 UFK find?
LB53 UFK passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2025 with 2 minor defects and 9 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 8 more.

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