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Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,796 cc

LE57 EHWMOT history

LE57 EHW is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 29 Jan 2008. Its MOT expired on 29 Jan 2026 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 147,781 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2025.

LE57 EHW black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Jan 2026
Mileage
147,781 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2025
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,039 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE57 EHW
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
29 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE57 EHW was last recorded at 147,781 miles on 23 Jan 2025, 85 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Jan 2022: 48,097 miles, lower than 94,852 miles on 25 Jan 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,696 miles · 18 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
85 miles
Average per year
9,039 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 147,781 miles
  • 2024 – 136,722 miles
  • 2023 – 126,381 miles
  • 2022 – 114,011 miles
  • 2021 – 94,852 miles
  • 2020 – 83,638 miles
  • 2019 – 73,256 miles
  • 2018 – 61,062 miles
  • 2017 – 50,724 miles
  • 2016 – 49,655 miles
  • 2015 – 45,408 miles
  • 2014 – 43,191 miles
  • 2013 – 38,041 miles
  • 2012 – 29,870 miles
  • 2011 – 21,344 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,781 miles
  • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,781 miles (+85)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    147,781 miles
    Test number
    136840090470
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail147,696 miles (+10,974)2 dangerous3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,696 miles
    Test number
    512808784539
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass136,722 miles (+10,341)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    136,722 miles
    Test number
    894073181858
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass126,381 miles (+12,370)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    126,381 miles
    Test number
    860895958426
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower inside arms outer joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass114,011 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    114,011 miles
    Test number
    956701624518
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail48,097 miles (-46,755)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,097 miles
    Test number
    208288833233
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass94,852 miles (+11,214)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    94,852 miles
    Test number
    967954956493
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  8. Pass83,638 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    83,638 miles
    Test number
    411944438327
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail83,638 miles (+10,382)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,638 miles
    Test number
    471645009264
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass73,256 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    73,256 miles
    Test number
    278359553898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail73,256 miles (+12,194)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,256 miles
    Test number
    381980392405
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass61,062 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    61,062 miles
    Test number
    712742411715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail61,062 miles (+10,338)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,062 miles
    Test number
    658143445844
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass50,724 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    50,724 miles
    Test number
    577483193355
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail50,724 miles (+1,069)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,724 miles
    Test number
    923323652759
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass49,655 miles (+4,247)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    49,655 miles
    Test number
    690656663821
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted at rear seats

  17. Pass45,408 miles (+2,217)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    45,408 miles
    Test number
    817416815007
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass43,191 miles (+5,150)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    43,191 miles
    Test number
    759614114064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,041 miles (+23)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    38,041 miles
    Test number
    556903223047
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail38,018 miles (+8,148)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,018 miles
    Test number
    905262323002
    • FailureFront Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail29,870 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,870 miles
    Test number
    418860512087
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass29,870 miles (+8,526)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    29,870 miles
    Test number
    676970612013
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass21,344 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    21,344 miles
    Test number
    599278421025
    • 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)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on the edges

  24. Fail21,344 miles1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,344 miles
    Test number
    709758921055
    • 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)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on the edges

Questions about LE57 EHW

Does LE57 EHW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE57 EHW expired on 29 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE57 EHW?
The MOT on LE57 EHW expired on 29 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE57 EHW done?
LE57 EHW was recorded at 147,781 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2025, an average of 9,039 miles a year.
Has LE57 EHW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE57 EHW has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LE57 EHW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Jan 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LE57 EHW find?
LE57 EHW passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2025 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm; rear exhaust mounting defective.

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