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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,796 cc

LB57 VCZMOT history

LB57 VCZ is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 22 Feb 2008. Its MOT expired on 7 Nov 2025 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 145,484 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Nov 2025
Mileage
145,484 mi
At MOT on 8 Nov 2024
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,999 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 VCZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
22 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 VCZ was last recorded at 145,484 miles on 8 Nov 2024, 605 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,879 miles · 13 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
605 miles
Average per year
9,999 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 145,484 miles
  • 2023 – 144,879 miles
  • 2022 – 131,784 miles
  • 2021 – 121,910 miles
  • 2020 – 114,385 miles
  • 2019 – 106,873 miles
  • 2018 – 97,927 miles
  • 2017 – 85,435 miles
  • 2016 – 71,243 miles
  • 2015 – 54,899 miles
  • 2014 – 39,450 miles
  • 2013 – 23,942 miles
  • 2012 – 14,347 miles
  • 2011 – 8,623 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,484 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes and other pipes covered by undertrays

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,484 miles (+605)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    145,484 miles
    Test number
    577462688643
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass144,879 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    144,879 miles
    Test number
    277332996415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail144,879 miles (+4,347)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,879 miles
    Test number
    458277410545
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  4. Pass140,532 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    140,532 miles
    Test number
    204644488615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail140,530 miles (+8,746)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,530 miles
    Test number
    500453092907
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  6. Pass131,784 miles (+9,874)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    131,784 miles
    Test number
    477924846777
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass121,910 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    121,910 miles
    Test number
    811331419238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail121,910 miles (+7,525)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,910 miles
    Test number
    305426509981
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass114,385 miles (+186)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    114,385 miles
    Test number
    369866968797
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes and other pipes covered by undertrays (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail114,199 miles (+7,326)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,199 miles
    Test number
    968713325754
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes and other pipes covered by undertrays (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass106,873 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    106,873 miles
    Test number
    682758826468
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn uneven
    • AdvisoryRear diff oil leak o/s drive shaft seal

  12. Fail106,873 miles (+8,946)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,873 miles
    Test number
    791268215540
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn uneven
    • AdvisoryRear diff oil leak o/s drive shaft seal

  13. Pass97,927 miles (+25)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    97,927 miles
    Test number
    406902953017
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  14. Fail97,902 miles (+12,467)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,902 miles
    Test number
    487710128284
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle catching plastic inner wing (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  15. Pass85,435 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    85,435 miles
    Test number
    853071896627
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted unable to check some components

  16. Fail85,436 miles (+14,193)1 dangerous2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,436 miles
    Test number
    838029540025
    • DangerousOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear lower joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted unable to check some components

  17. Pass71,243 miles (+16,344)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    71,243 miles
    Test number
    248290897054
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 245/40r17w (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass54,899 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    54,899 miles
    Test number
    889354935077
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail54,897 miles (+15,447)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,897 miles
    Test number
    266704835098
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass39,450 miles (+15,508)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    39,450 miles
    Test number
    919440854068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,942 miles (+9,595)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    23,942 miles
    Test number
    836413043013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass14,347 miles (+5,724)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    14,347 miles
    Test number
    219881542051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass8,623 miles (+375)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    8,623 miles
    Test number
    175873141142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass8,248 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    8,248 miles
    Test number
    888848141017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB57 VCZ

Does LB57 VCZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB57 VCZ expired on 7 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB57 VCZ?
The MOT on LB57 VCZ expired on 7 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB57 VCZ done?
LB57 VCZ was recorded at 145,484 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2024, an average of 9,999 miles a year.
Has LB57 VCZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 VCZ has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LB57 VCZ 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 LB57 VCZ find?
LB57 VCZ passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2024 with 1 advisory: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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