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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,597 cc

LE02 SPUMOT history

LE02 SPU is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 15 Aug 2002. Its MOT expired on 6 Apr 2024 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 150,391 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2023.

LE02 SPU blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Apr 2024
Mileage
150,391 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2023
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,554 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE02 SPU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,597 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
15 Aug 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE02 SPU was last recorded at 150,391 miles on 7 Apr 2023, 104 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,287 miles · 4 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
104 miles
Average per year
7,554 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 150,391 miles
  • 2022 – 133,048 miles
  • 2021 – 116,768 miles
  • 2020 – 102,078 miles
  • 2019 – 100,182 miles
  • 2018 – 98,466 miles
  • 2017 – 96,323 miles
  • 2016 – 90,660 miles
  • 2015 – 83,557 miles
  • 2014 – 75,822 miles
  • 2013 – 69,743 miles
  • 2012 – 64,841 miles
  • 2011 – 60,363 miles
  • 2010 – 53,737 miles
  • 2009 – 42,622 miles
  • 2008 – 35,817 miles
  • 2007 – 28,210 miles
  • 2005 – 16,753 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,391 miles
  • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryAll 4 front & rear wheel arches corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryN/s & o/s sills covered with side skirts.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front both side wheel arch corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear both ide wheel arch corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 28 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,391 miles (+104)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    150,391 miles
    Test number
    598422773430
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 front & rear wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s & o/s sills covered with side skirts.

  2. Fail150,287 miles (+17,239)3 dangerous3 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,287 miles
    Test number
    105868977876
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 front & rear wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s & o/s sills covered with side skirts.

  3. Pass133,048 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    133,048 miles
    Test number
    994113876033
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront both side wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both ide wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth side rear wheel arch covered with tape

  4. Fail133,047 miles (+16,279)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,047 miles
    Test number
    734186780433
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront both side wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both ide wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth side rear wheel arch covered with tape

  5. Pass116,768 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    116,768 miles
    Test number
    269655196560
    • AdvisoryFront both wheel arch corroded
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  6. Fail116,767 miles (+14,689)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,767 miles
    Test number
    919774869459
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both wheel arch corroded
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  7. Pass102,078 miles (+1,896)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    102,078 miles
    Test number
    379099396694
    • AdvisoryFront both side wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear both side arch corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some under side components

  8. Pass100,182 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    100,182 miles
    Test number
    868137006982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail100,170 miles (+1,704)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,170 miles
    Test number
    552596746797
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracked/perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight fluctuation on nearside rear brake
    • AdvisoryWheel arches corroded

  10. Pass98,466 miles (+2,143)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    98,466 miles
    Test number
    486219972444
    • AdvisoryNearside indicator tell tale flashing too fast
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside front lower rear suspension arm ball joint

  11. Pass96,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    96,323 miles
    Test number
    314631173746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail96,307 miles (+5,647)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,307 miles
    Test number
    207026154744
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  13. Pass90,660 miles (+7,103)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    90,660 miles
    Test number
    449469625111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass83,557 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    83,557 miles
    Test number
    416868545056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail83,557 miles (+7,735)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,557 miles
    Test number
    489008945067
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass75,822 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    75,822 miles
    Test number
    876222554041
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail75,810 miles (+6,067)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,810 miles
    Test number
    528412854036
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass69,743 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    69,743 miles
    Test number
    896193753058
    • NoteFront brake discs ridged
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on edges
    • NoteSlight rusty on rear/main brake pipes

  19. Fail69,730 miles (+4,889)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,730 miles
    Test number
    716373453009
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs ridged
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on edges
    • NoteSlight rusty on rear/main brake pipes

  20. Pass64,841 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    64,841 miles
    Test number
    109614952403
    • NoteRear brake pipe /flexible hose oil stained
    • NoteSlight lift lower ball joint

  21. Fail64,841 miles (+4,478)2 failures2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,841 miles
    Test number
    505384252039
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • NoteRear brake pipe /flexible hose oil stained

  22. Pass60,363 miles (+6,626)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    60,363 miles
    Test number
    785165651006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass53,737 miles (+11,115)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    53,737 miles
    Test number
    972570920098
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGES MAY NEED TRACKING ADJUSTMENT

  24. Pass42,622 miles (+6,805)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    42,622 miles
    Test number
    734429419092
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNon compliant registration plates fitted

  25. Pass35,817 miles (+7,607)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    35,817 miles
    Test number
    232225928049
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  26. Pass28,210 miles (+11,457)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    28,210 miles
    Test number
    341150337029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass16,753 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    16,753 miles
    Test number
    932789405290
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCreaking from suspension

Questions about LE02 SPU

Does LE02 SPU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE02 SPU expired on 6 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE02 SPU?
The MOT on LE02 SPU expired on 6 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE02 SPU done?
LE02 SPU was recorded at 150,391 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2023, an average of 7,554 miles a year.
Has LE02 SPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE02 SPU has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LE02 SPU 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 LE02 SPU find?
LE02 SPU passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2023 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s & o/s; all 4 front & rear wheel arches corroded; brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 6 more.

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