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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 2,685 cc

LF02 RTVMOT history

LF02 RTV is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 28 Feb 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 81,569 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Mar 2025.

LF02 RTV silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Feb 2026
Mileage
81,569 mi
At MOT on 1 Mar 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,269 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF02 RTV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF02 RTV was last recorded at 81,569 miles on 1 Mar 2025, 10,506 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,063 miles · 8 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
10,506 miles
Average per year
3,269 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 81,569 miles
  • 2024 – 71,063 miles
  • 2023 – 69,455 miles
  • 2022 – 67,681 miles
  • 2021 – 65,670 miles
  • 2020 – 64,918 miles
  • 2019 – 62,928 miles
  • 2018 – 60,876 miles
  • 2017 – 58,781 miles
  • 2016 – 55,247 miles
  • 2015 – 52,001 miles
  • 2014 – 48,721 miles
  • 2013 – 45,136 miles
  • 2012 – 42,063 miles
  • 2011 – 39,415 miles
  • 2010 – 35,502 miles
  • 2009 – 31,173 miles
  • 2008 – 27,135 miles
  • 2007 – 23,413 miles
  • 2006 – 19,530 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,569 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 9 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,569 miles (+10,506)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    81,569 miles
    Test number
    679167209593
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass71,063 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    71,063 miles
    Test number
    438781452626
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Fail71,063 miles (+1,608)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,063 miles
    Test number
    797506272254
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Pass69,455 miles (+1,774)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    69,455 miles
    Test number
    250535357513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass67,681 miles (+2,011)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    67,681 miles
    Test number
    153636886251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges

  6. Pass65,670 miles (+752)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    65,670 miles
    Test number
    508820315244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass64,918 miles (+1,990)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    64,918 miles
    Test number
    341755447114
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

  8. Pass62,928 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    62,928 miles
    Test number
    839114894274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail62,925 miles (+2,049)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,925 miles
    Test number
    526291508750
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass60,876 miles (+2,095)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    60,876 miles
    Test number
    785085387265
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass58,781 miles (+3,534)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    58,781 miles
    Test number
    855588222876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,247 miles (+3,246)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    55,247 miles
    Test number
    294300050678
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass52,001 miles (+3,280)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    52,001 miles
    Test number
    149974055064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass48,721 miles (+3,585)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    48,721 miles
    Test number
    905819964043
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre tread getting low.

  15. Pass45,136 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    45,136 miles
    Test number
    728078773005
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteParking brake audible engage device not working

  16. Fail45,136 miles (+3,073)3 repaired6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,136 miles
    Test number
    728278773096
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteParking brake audible engage device not working

  17. Pass42,063 miles (+2,648)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    42,063 miles
    Test number
    828755472013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,415 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    39,415 miles
    Test number
    128894771012
    • NoteFront thrust arm bushes begining to wear

  19. Fail39,415 miles (+3,913)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,415 miles
    Test number
    705893171009
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront thrust arm bushes begining to wear

  20. Pass35,502 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    35,502 miles
    Test number
    844224470063
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Fail35,502 miles (+4,329)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,502 miles
    Test number
    520874470085
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass31,173 miles (+4,038)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    31,173 miles
    Test number
    290537679059
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass27,135 miles (+3,722)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    27,135 miles
    Test number
    100703578498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass23,413 miles (+3,883)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    23,413 miles
    Test number
    170155077061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass19,530 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    19,530 miles
    Test number
    663888266096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF02 RTV

Does LF02 RTV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF02 RTV expired on 28 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF02 RTV?
The MOT on LF02 RTV expired on 28 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF02 RTV done?
LF02 RTV was recorded at 81,569 miles at its MOT on 1 Mar 2025, an average of 3,269 miles a year.
Has LF02 RTV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF02 RTV has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LF02 RTV 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 LF02 RTV find?
LF02 RTV passed its latest MOT on 1 Mar 2025 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes.

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