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Mercedes-Benz C

Green · Diesel · 2002 · 2,685 cc

LF02 RUUMOT history

LF02 RUU is a green diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 5 Dec 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 153,385 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2022.

LF02 RUU green Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Dec 2023
Mileage
153,385 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2022
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,673 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF02 RUU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF02 RUU was last recorded at 153,385 miles on 6 Dec 2022, 2,808 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,577 miles · 2 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
2,808 miles
Average per year
6,673 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 153,385 miles
  • 2021 – 150,577 miles
  • 2020 – 148,395 miles
  • 2019 – 143,283 miles
  • 2018 – 138,009 miles
  • 2017 – 131,152 miles
  • 2016 – 120,995 miles
  • 2015 – 108,573 miles
  • 2014 – 95,762 miles
  • 2013 – 84,744 miles
  • 2012 – 78,650 miles
  • 2011 – 73,129 miles
  • 2010 – 68,586 miles
  • 2009 – 63,358 miles
  • 2008 – 58,019 miles
  • 2007 – 50,025 miles
  • 2006 – 43,049 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,385 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,385 miles (+2,808)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    153,385 miles
    Test number
    139196243804
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass150,577 miles (+2,182)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    150,577 miles
    Test number
    896999858153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass148,395 miles (+5,112)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    148,395 miles
    Test number
    175405851866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass143,283 miles (+5,274)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    143,283 miles
    Test number
    713330566464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass138,009 miles (+6,857)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    138,009 miles
    Test number
    147284741936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass131,152 miles (+297)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2018
    Odometer
    131,152 miles
    Test number
    193936752513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail130,855 miles (+9,860)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,855 miles
    Test number
    407568144414
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

  8. Pass120,995 miles (+69)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    120,995 miles
    Test number
    336695651811
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

  9. Fail120,926 miles (+12,353)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,926 miles
    Test number
    280701728092
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

  10. Pass108,573 miles (+2)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    108,573 miles
    Test number
    688852735110
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer 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)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  11. Fail108,571 miles (+12,809)1 failure5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,571 miles
    Test number
    399791935195
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer 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)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  12. Pass95,762 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    95,762 miles
    Test number
    647629244176
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail95,760 miles (+11,016)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,760 miles
    Test number
    869897944183
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass84,744 miles (+6,094)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2014
    Odometer
    84,744 miles
    Test number
    407047333120
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFrontnuber plate slight deterioated
    • NoteRear exhaust system slight deterioated

  15. Pass78,650 miles (+5,521)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    78,650 miles
    Test number
    186012832164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass73,129 miles (+4,543)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    73,129 miles
    Test number
    717428731194
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass68,586 miles (+5,228)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2011
    Odometer
    68,586 miles
    Test number
    134101130172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass63,358 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2010
    Odometer
    63,358 miles
    Test number
    680559139149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail63,358 miles (+5,339)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,358 miles
    Test number
    412938439177
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass58,019 miles (+7,994)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2009
    Odometer
    58,019 miles
    Test number
    860574548135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,025 miles (+6,976)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    50,025 miles
    Test number
    113554047161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,049 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2007
    Odometer
    43,049 miles
    Test number
    422755046184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail43,029 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,029 miles
    Test number
    224564746448
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Questions about LF02 RUU

Does LF02 RUU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF02 RUU expired on 5 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF02 RUU?
The MOT on LF02 RUU expired on 5 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF02 RUU done?
LF02 RUU was recorded at 153,385 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2022, an average of 6,673 miles a year.
Has LF02 RUU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF02 RUU has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2017.
Has the mileage on LF02 RUU 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 RUU find?
LF02 RUU passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside front inner brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front inner brake pad(s) wearing thin; oil leak, but not excessive.

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