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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LB53 UPVMOT history

LB53 UPV is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 29 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 104,102 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Apr 2027
Mileage
104,102 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,857 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 UPV
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
29 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 UPV was last recorded at 104,102 miles on 11 Apr 2026, 3,879 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Feb 2013: 39,005 miles, lower than 44,842 miles on 16 Feb 2012.

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
100,223 miles · 23 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,879 miles
Average per year
4,857 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,102 miles
  • 2025 – 100,223 miles
  • 2024 – 96,837 miles
  • 2023 – 93,891 miles
  • 2022 – 90,380 miles
  • 2021 – 87,456 miles
  • 2020 – 85,313 miles
  • 2019 – 79,343 miles
  • 2018 – 75,053 miles
  • 2017 – 71,287 miles
  • 2016 – 66,204 miles
  • 2015 – 58,096 miles
  • 2014 – 45,119 miles
  • 2013 – 39,005 miles
  • 2012 – 44,842 miles
  • 2011 – 28,918 miles
  • 2010 – 24,404 miles
  • 2009 – 19,491 miles
  • 2008 – 15,410 miles
  • 2007 – 15,405 miles
  • 2006 – 10,321 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,102 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 19 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,102 miles (+3,879)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    104,102 miles
    Test number
    927816836064
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass100,223 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    100,223 miles
    Test number
    800222867278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail100,223 miles (+3,386)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,223 miles
    Test number
    782546693114
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass96,837 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    96,837 miles
    Test number
    826955005864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail96,837 miles (+2,946)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,837 miles
    Test number
    686033884264
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Pass93,891 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    93,891 miles
    Test number
    304090606486
    • AdvisoryOffside door mirror glass just meets requirement
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail93,891 miles (+3,511)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,891 miles
    Test number
    246099919450
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside door mirror glass just meets requirement
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass90,380 miles (+2,924)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    90,380 miles
    Test number
    416115832579
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass87,456 miles (+2,143)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    87,456 miles
    Test number
    138212617038
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very bad inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass85,313 miles (+5,970)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    85,313 miles
    Test number
    462871178093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass79,343 miles (+4,290)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    79,343 miles
    Test number
    783658997303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass75,053 miles (+3,766)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    75,053 miles
    Test number
    754260980331
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass71,287 miles (+5,083)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    71,287 miles
    Test number
    293017262442
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass66,204 miles (+8,108)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    66,204 miles
    Test number
    389483232752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail58,096 miles2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,096 miles
    Test number
    405574645086
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass58,096 miles (+12,977)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    58,096 miles
    Test number
    629624545085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass45,119 miles (+6,114)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    45,119 miles
    Test number
    767671834007
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass39,005 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    39,005 miles
    Test number
    237555243059
    • NoteO/s/f tyre very close to limit wearing badly edges outer wall also poor needs replacing soon

  19. Fail39,005 miles (-5,837)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,005 miles
    Test number
    566655643053
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre very close to limit wearing badly edges outer wall also poor needs replacing soon

  20. Pass44,842 miles (+15,924)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    44,842 miles
    Test number
    979047942012
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass28,918 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    28,918 miles
    Test number
    305547241007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail28,918 miles (+4,514)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,918 miles
    Test number
    405867841045
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  23. Pass24,404 miles (+4,913)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    24,404 miles
    Test number
    240764730076
    • 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)

  24. Pass19,491 miles (+4,081)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    19,491 miles
    Test number
    623514219012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass15,410 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    15,410 miles
    Test number
    562425308016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail15,405 miles (+5,084)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,405 miles
    Test number
    551253867334
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  27. Pass10,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    10,321 miles
    Test number
    334253356383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 UPV

Does LB53 UPV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 UPV is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 UPV?
The MOT on LB53 UPV is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 UPV done?
LB53 UPV was recorded at 104,102 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2026, an average of 4,857 miles a year.
Has LB53 UPV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 UPV has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LB53 UPV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Feb 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB53 UPV find?
LB53 UPV passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: rear coil spring corroded.

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