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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,295 cc

LC02 DFYMOT history

LC02 DFY is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 29 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 101,565 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

LC02 DFY blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
101,565 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,707 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC02 DFY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
29 May 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC02 DFY was last recorded at 101,565 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 4,811 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,754 miles · 23 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,811 miles
Average per year
3,707 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,565 miles
  • 2024 – 96,754 miles
  • 2023 – 92,065 miles
  • 2022 – 87,717 miles
  • 2021 – 84,383 miles
  • 2020 – 81,033 miles
  • 2019 – 79,771 miles
  • 2018 – 78,836 miles
  • 2017 – 77,073 miles
  • 2015 – 74,766 miles
  • 2014 – 71,953 miles
  • 2013 – 66,859 miles
  • 2012 – 62,409 miles
  • 2011 – 56,789 miles
  • 2009 – 52,585 miles
  • 2008 – 45,217 miles
  • 2007 – 40,195 miles
  • 2006 – 28,914 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,565 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

30 tests since 8 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,565 miles (+4,811)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    101,565 miles
    Test number
    896075182769
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass96,754 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    96,754 miles
    Test number
    188579832704
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Fail96,752 miles (+4,687)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,752 miles
    Test number
    694416231037
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass92,065 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    92,065 miles
    Test number
    113855015195
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail92,063 miles (+4,346)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,063 miles
    Test number
    226497475653
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass87,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    87,717 miles
    Test number
    900214687933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail87,717 miles (+3,334)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,717 miles
    Test number
    154100750344
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass84,383 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    84,383 miles
    Test number
    296345850262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail84,383 miles (+3,350)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,383 miles
    Test number
    586026344794
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass81,033 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    81,033 miles
    Test number
    199360914226
    • 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))

  11. Fail81,033 miles (+1,262)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,033 miles
    Test number
    461346607025
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • 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))

  12. Pass79,771 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    79,771 miles
    Test number
    743962776803
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Fail79,758 miles (+922)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,758 miles
    Test number
    677199282395
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Pass78,836 miles (+1,763)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    78,836 miles
    Test number
    524251808223
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass77,073 miles (+2,307)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    77,073 miles
    Test number
    740883224662
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass74,766 miles (+2,813)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    74,766 miles
    Test number
    278534780930
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass71,953 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    71,953 miles
    Test number
    197449714268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Fail71,953 miles (+5,094)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,953 miles
    Test number
    319559814432
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  19. Pass66,859 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    66,859 miles
    Test number
    797265883171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  20. Fail66,859 miles (+4,450)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,859 miles
    Test number
    239935783102
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  21. Pass62,409 miles (+5,620)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    62,409 miles
    Test number
    255707872193
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on

  22. Pass56,789 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    56,789 miles
    Test number
    605045811020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail56,789 miles (+4,204)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,789 miles
    Test number
    596875811000
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNeaside front tyre wall damaged

  24. Pass52,585 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    52,585 miles
    Test number
    822895369369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail52,585 miles (+7,368)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,585 miles
    Test number
    770655069371
    • DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass45,217 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    45,217 miles
    Test number
    382096008383
    • NotePLAY NOTED IN N/S FRONT ANTI ROLLBAR DROPLINK. Thanx.

  27. Fail45,217 miles (+5,022)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,217 miles
    Test number
    772186908398
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NotePLAY NOTED IN N/S FRONT ANTI ROLLBAR DROPLINK. Thanx.

  28. Pass40,195 miles (+1,297)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    40,195 miles
    Test number
    901923687287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass38,898 miles (+9,984)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    38,898 miles
    Test number
    851216077197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass28,914 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    28,914 miles
    Test number
    421339456100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC02 DFY

Does LC02 DFY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC02 DFY is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC02 DFY?
The MOT on LC02 DFY is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC02 DFY done?
LC02 DFY was recorded at 101,565 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 3,707 miles a year.
Has LC02 DFY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC02 DFY has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LC02 DFY 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 LC02 DFY find?
LC02 DFY passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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