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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,796 cc

LB57 VCUMOT history

LB57 VCU is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 22 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 103,785 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
103,785 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,057 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 VCU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
22 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 VCU was last recorded at 103,785 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Nov 2012: 55,762 miles, lower than 72,034 miles on 7 Dec 2011.

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
103,779 miles · 30 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
3,057 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 103,785 miles
  • 2024 – 103,779 miles
  • 2023 – 100,441 miles
  • 2022 – 97,074 miles
  • 2021 – 94,112 miles
  • 2020 – 88,500 miles
  • 2019 – 85,507 miles
  • 2018 – 80,017 miles
  • 2017 – 75,672 miles
  • 2015 – 67,690 miles
  • 2014 – 65,995 miles
  • 2013 – 61,227 miles
  • 2012 – 55,762 miles
  • 2011 – 72,034 miles
  • 2010 – 58,034 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,785 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 14 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,785 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    103,785 miles
    Test number
    467029948021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass103,779 miles (+3,338)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    103,779 miles
    Test number
    311294345235
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass100,441 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    100,441 miles
    Test number
    324175951036
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail100,441 miles (+3,367)2 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,441 miles
    Test number
    243628548897
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass97,074 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    97,074 miles
    Test number
    648635613000
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail97,074 miles (+2,962)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,074 miles
    Test number
    253943703569
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass94,112 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    94,112 miles
    Test number
    387160710320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail94,112 miles (+5,612)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,112 miles
    Test number
    511466881417
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass88,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    88,500 miles
    Test number
    130797401413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail88,500 miles (+2,993)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,500 miles
    Test number
    425698627539
    • DangerousBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all four (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass85,507 miles (+5,490)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    85,507 miles
    Test number
    582980213714
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all four (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass80,017 miles (+4,345)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    80,017 miles
    Test number
    441554016477
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass75,672 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    75,672 miles
    Test number
    459046897114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail75,671 miles (+7,981)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,671 miles
    Test number
    635261922237
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass67,690 miles (+1,695)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    67,690 miles
    Test number
    286722842924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass65,995 miles (+4,768)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    65,995 miles
    Test number
    639989944319
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass61,227 miles (+5,465)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    61,227 miles
    Test number
    558214233351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,762 miles (-16,272)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    55,762 miles
    Test number
    445034622396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass72,034 miles (+14,000)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    72,034 miles
    Test number
    457241141311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    58,034 miles
    Test number
    171268640359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB57 VCU

Does LB57 VCU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB57 VCU is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB57 VCU?
The MOT on LB57 VCU is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB57 VCU done?
LB57 VCU was recorded at 103,785 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 3,057 miles a year.
Has LB57 VCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 VCU has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LB57 VCU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Nov 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB57 VCU find?
LB57 VCU passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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