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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

LB53 ZTUMOT history

LB53 ZTU is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 5 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 59,407 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jul 2027
Mileage
59,407 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,875 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 ZTU
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
5 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 ZTU was last recorded at 59,407 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 4,383 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,024 miles · 7 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,383 miles
Average per year
2,875 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,407 miles
  • 2025 – 55,024 miles
  • 2024 – 53,993 miles
  • 2023 – 51,744 miles
  • 2022 – 47,179 miles
  • 2021 – 42,611 miles
  • 2020 – 39,600 miles
  • 2019 – 34,118 miles
  • 2018 – 29,734 miles
  • 2017 – 24,768 miles
  • 2016 – 19,590 miles
  • 2015 – 13,795 miles
  • 2014 – 8,622 miles
  • 2013 – 5,450 miles
  • 2012 – 5,413 miles
  • 2011 – 5,262 miles
  • 2010 – 5,078 miles
  • 2009 – 4,685 miles
  • 2008 – 3,863 miles
  • 2007 – 3,355 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,407 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,407 miles (+4,383)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    59,407 miles
    Test number
    741203931925
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass55,024 miles (+1,031)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    55,024 miles
    Test number
    868129699187
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass53,993 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    53,993 miles
    Test number
    793452738020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail53,986 miles (+2,242)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,986 miles
    Test number
    798925445968
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working door mirror lens (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass51,744 miles (+4,565)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    51,744 miles
    Test number
    376867285543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass47,179 miles (+4,568)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    47,179 miles
    Test number
    115734745861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass42,611 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    42,611 miles
    Test number
    398118357124
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Fail42,611 miles (+3,011)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,611 miles
    Test number
    572147060378
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Pass39,600 miles (+5,482)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    39,600 miles
    Test number
    309919479395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass34,118 miles (+4,384)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    34,118 miles
    Test number
    791528166674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass29,734 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    29,734 miles
    Test number
    271067211977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail29,734 miles (+4,966)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,734 miles
    Test number
    115741027994
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to limit.... (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass24,768 miles (+5,178)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    24,768 miles
    Test number
    729378865094
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin PADS LOW.. (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass19,590 miles (+5,795)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    19,590 miles
    Test number
    558676311802
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass13,795 miles (+5,173)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    13,795 miles
    Test number
    546226925032
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass8,622 miles (+3,172)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    8,622 miles
    Test number
    109026914448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass5,450 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    5,450 miles
    Test number
    769508003086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass5,413 miles (+151)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    5,413 miles
    Test number
    318820412036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass5,262 miles (+184)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    5,262 miles
    Test number
    299194811024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass5,078 miles (+393)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    5,078 miles
    Test number
    594255110013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass4,685 miles (+822)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    4,685 miles
    Test number
    841317209061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass3,863 miles (+508)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    3,863 miles
    Test number
    431227708060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass3,355 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    3,355 miles
    Test number
    283560827032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 ZTU

Does LB53 ZTU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 ZTU is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 ZTU?
The MOT on LB53 ZTU is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 ZTU done?
LB53 ZTU was recorded at 59,407 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 2,875 miles a year.
Has LB53 ZTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 ZTU has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LB53 ZTU 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 ZTU find?
LB53 ZTU passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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