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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

LB53 WFDMOT history

LB53 WFD is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 16 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 104,238 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
104,238 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,246 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 WFD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
16 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 WFD was last recorded at 104,238 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,223 miles · 9 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
5,246 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 104,238 miles
  • 2024 – 94,476 miles
  • 2023 – 83,682 miles
  • 2022 – 75,367 miles
  • 2021 – 67,315 miles
  • 2020 – 60,278 miles
  • 2019 – 55,259 miles
  • 2018 – 48,699 miles
  • 2017 – 44,334 miles
  • 2016 – 36,500 miles
  • 2015 – 32,557 miles
  • 2014 – 30,945 miles
  • 2013 – 27,641 miles
  • 2012 – 26,221 miles
  • 2011 – 24,842 miles
  • 2010 – 22,313 miles
  • 2009 – 14,502 miles
  • 2008 – 7,795 miles
  • 2007 – 5,643 miles
  • 2006 – 4,401 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,238 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,238 miles (+15)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    104,238 miles
    Test number
    215920483291
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail104,223 miles (+9,747)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,223 miles
    Test number
    454586796008
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass94,476 miles (+10,794)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    94,476 miles
    Test number
    629529076671
    • AdvisoryBoth headlight lenses are deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass83,682 miles (+8,315)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    83,682 miles
    Test number
    165110804431
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass75,367 miles (+8,052)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    75,367 miles
    Test number
    572455446608
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass67,315 miles (+7,037)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    67,315 miles
    Test number
    611778455271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass60,278 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    60,278 miles
    Test number
    390627785801
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail60,278 miles (+5,019)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,278 miles
    Test number
    261580215435
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass55,259 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    55,259 miles
    Test number
    217704204423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail55,247 miles (+6,548)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,247 miles
    Test number
    941581004965
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  11. Pass48,699 miles (+4,365)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    48,699 miles
    Test number
    479223401897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass44,334 miles (+7,834)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    44,334 miles
    Test number
    228489717031
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass36,500 miles (+3,943)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    36,500 miles
    Test number
    402037273765
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre outer sidewall cut/damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint track control arm outer joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass32,557 miles (+1,612)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    32,557 miles
    Test number
    701392848233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,945 miles (+3,304)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    30,945 miles
    Test number
    356875244334
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass27,641 miles (+1,420)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    27,641 miles
    Test number
    266618733332
    • NoteOffside rear suspension noisey

  17. Pass26,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    26,221 miles
    Test number
    576782632301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail26,219 miles (+1,377)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,219 miles
    Test number
    467932332355
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on outer edges

  19. Pass24,842 miles (+2,529)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    24,842 miles
    Test number
    258110851300
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on outer edges

  20. Pass22,313 miles (+7,811)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    22,313 miles
    Test number
    413267940448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass14,502 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    14,502 miles
    Test number
    393828829390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail14,502 miles (+6,707)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,502 miles
    Test number
    921438229321
    • DangerousOil leak
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureRegistration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

  23. Pass7,795 miles (+2,152)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    7,795 miles
    Test number
    611674158362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass5,643 miles (+1,242)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    5,643 miles
    Test number
    254947027338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass4,401 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    4,401 miles
    Test number
    911711746324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 WFD

Does LB53 WFD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 WFD is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB53 WFD?
The MOT on LB53 WFD is valid until 18 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 WFD done?
LB53 WFD was recorded at 104,238 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 5,246 miles a year.
Has LB53 WFD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 WFD has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB53 WFD 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 WFD find?
LB53 WFD passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 3 more.

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