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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

LB53 WEXMOT history

LB53 WEX is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 23 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 69,069 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
69,069 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,983 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 WEX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 WEX was last recorded at 69,069 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 5,278 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,791 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,278 miles
Average per year
2,983 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 69,069 miles
  • 2024 – 63,791 miles
  • 2023 – 59,184 miles
  • 2022 – 56,325 miles
  • 2021 – 55,318 miles
  • 2020 – 53,859 miles
  • 2019 – 52,678 miles
  • 2018 – 52,118 miles
  • 2017 – 48,953 miles
  • 2016 – 37,602 miles
  • 2015 – 35,445 miles
  • 2014 – 33,105 miles
  • 2013 – 29,990 miles
  • 2012 – 26,713 miles
  • 2011 – 24,388 miles
  • 2010 – 22,024 miles
  • 2009 – 19,683 miles
  • 2008 – 17,278 miles
  • 2007 – 15,518 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,069 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,069 miles (+5,278)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    69,069 miles
    Test number
    710542412532
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass63,791 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    63,791 miles
    Test number
    355172458417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail63,791 miles (+4,607)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,791 miles
    Test number
    936912492926
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass59,184 miles (+2,859)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    59,184 miles
    Test number
    294857861565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass56,325 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    56,325 miles
    Test number
    623611690987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail56,325 miles (+1,007)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,325 miles
    Test number
    608807506820
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass55,318 miles (+1,459)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    55,318 miles
    Test number
    401878847090
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass53,859 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    53,859 miles
    Test number
    980997650128
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  9. Fail53,858 miles (+1,180)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,858 miles
    Test number
    557764569512
    • MajorFront Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  10. Pass52,678 miles (+560)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    52,678 miles
    Test number
    467919067913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass52,118 miles (+3,165)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    52,118 miles
    Test number
    113638566209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass48,953 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    48,953 miles
    Test number
    974381096810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail48,946 miles (+11,344)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,946 miles
    Test number
    187085813728
    • FailureIndicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)

  14. Pass37,602 miles (+2,157)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    37,602 miles
    Test number
    858369442582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,445 miles (+2,340)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    35,445 miles
    Test number
    675545677758
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  16. Pass33,105 miles (+3,115)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    33,105 miles
    Test number
    356182564264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine management light on

  17. Pass29,990 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    29,990 miles
    Test number
    677686763248
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Fail29,990 miles (+3,277)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,990 miles
    Test number
    867446963250
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Pass26,713 miles (+2,325)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    26,713 miles
    Test number
    377585662429
    • DangerousNear side front tyre as damage to side wall
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass24,388 miles (+2,364)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    24,388 miles
    Test number
    696697861297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass22,024 miles (+2,341)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    22,024 miles
    Test number
    503877260224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,683 miles (+2,405)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    19,683 miles
    Test number
    662522769289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass17,278 miles (+1,760)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    17,278 miles
    Test number
    323296768455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass15,518 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    15,518 miles
    Test number
    440902567490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 WEX

Does LB53 WEX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 WEX is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB53 WEX?
The MOT on LB53 WEX is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 WEX done?
LB53 WEX was recorded at 69,069 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 2,983 miles a year.
Has LB53 WEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 WEX has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LB53 WEX 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 WEX find?
LB53 WEX passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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