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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,148 cc

LB53 WEPMOT history

LB53 WEP is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 19 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 9 Feb 2023 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 163,510 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Feb 2023
Mileage
163,510 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2022
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,916 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 WEP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
19 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 WEP was last recorded at 163,510 miles on 4 Feb 2022, 54 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Jan 2021: 106,954 miles, lower than 160,952 miles on 26 Jan 2021.

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
163,456 miles · 2 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
54 miles
Average per year
7,916 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 163,510 miles
  • 2021 – 106,954 miles
  • 2020 – 158,088 miles
  • 2019 – 152,547 miles
  • 2018 – 147,377 miles
  • 2017 – 136,425 miles
  • 2016 – 125,926 miles
  • 2015 – 118,091 miles
  • 2014 – 110,629 miles
  • 2013 – 101,080 miles
  • 2012 – 91,343 miles
  • 2011 – 81,697 miles
  • 2010 – 72,950 miles
  • 2009 – 63,462 miles
  • 2008 – 53,989 miles
  • 2007 – 44,198 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,510 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 9 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,510 miles (+54)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    163,510 miles
    Test number
    151158155680
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  2. Fail163,456 miles (+56,502)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,456 miles
    Test number
    297052199086
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt stabiliser arm [marked yellow chalk] (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r and n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  3. Pass106,954 miles (-53,998)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    106,954 miles
    Test number
    139771983864
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail160,952 miles (+2,864)4 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,952 miles
    Test number
    839620972358
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass158,088 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    158,088 miles
    Test number
    437364755220
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail158,088 miles (+5,541)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,088 miles
    Test number
    948134271854
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass152,547 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    152,547 miles
    Test number
    799379019578
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail152,545 miles (+5,168)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,545 miles
    Test number
    492377364388
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass147,377 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    147,377 miles
    Test number
    376271644239
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  10. Fail147,377 miles (+10,952)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,377 miles
    Test number
    195545219056
    • Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Pass136,425 miles (+10,499)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    136,425 miles
    Test number
    216680270325
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass125,926 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    125,926 miles
    Test number
    232012954637
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Fail125,926 miles (+7,835)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,926 miles
    Test number
    973528091846
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass118,091 miles (+7,462)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    118,091 miles
    Test number
    418737135034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass110,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    110,629 miles
    Test number
    416184934066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail110,629 miles (+9,549)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,629 miles
    Test number
    655084034074
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass101,080 miles (+9,737)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    101,080 miles
    Test number
    157152023028
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass91,343 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    91,343 miles
    Test number
    868232912005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail91,343 miles (+9,646)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,343 miles
    Test number
    149332812069
    • FailureCentre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass81,697 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    81,697 miles
    Test number
    429205521088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail81,697 miles (+8,747)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,697 miles
    Test number
    195515221061
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass72,950 miles (+9,488)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    72,950 miles
    Test number
    402795520028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass63,462 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    63,462 miles
    Test number
    493705319005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail63,462 miles (+9,473)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,462 miles
    Test number
    722125919042
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  25. Pass53,989 miles (+9,791)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    53,989 miles
    Test number
    890925618039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass44,198 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    44,198 miles
    Test number
    311519907015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 WEP

Does LB53 WEP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 WEP expired on 9 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 WEP?
The MOT on LB53 WEP expired on 9 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 WEP done?
LB53 WEP was recorded at 163,510 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2022, an average of 7,916 miles a year.
Has LB53 WEP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 WEP has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LB53 WEP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Jan 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB53 WEP find?
LB53 WEP passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2022 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; oil leak, but not excessive; engine covers and under trays fitted.

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