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Mercedes-Benz C 320

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 3,199 cc

LL53 UBWMOT history

LL53 UBW is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C 320 first used on 13 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 12 Sept 2024 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 140,453 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2023.

LL53 UBW blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Sept 2024
Mileage
140,453 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2023
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,976 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 UBW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C 320
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
13 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 UBW was last recorded at 140,453 miles on 7 Sept 2023, 1,181 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,272 miles · 9 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
1,181 miles
Average per year
5,976 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 140,453 miles
  • 2022 – 139,272 miles
  • 2021 – 137,287 miles
  • 2020 – 135,057 miles
  • 2019 – 132,510 miles
  • 2018 – 128,157 miles
  • 2017 – 123,040 miles
  • 2016 – 116,900 miles
  • 2015 – 111,702 miles
  • 2014 – 106,055 miles
  • 2013 – 98,267 miles
  • 2012 – 91,204 miles
  • 2011 – 83,882 miles
  • 2010 – 78,490 miles
  • 2009 – 73,668 miles
  • 2008 – 65,979 miles
  • 2007 – 54,907 miles
  • 2006 – 39,391 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,453 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass140,453 miles (+1,181)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    140,453 miles
    Test number
    676084539570
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass139,272 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    139,272 miles
    Test number
    864781970738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail139,272 miles (+1,985)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,272 miles
    Test number
    943123297912
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  4. Pass137,287 miles (+2,230)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    137,287 miles
    Test number
    795206590573
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass135,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    135,057 miles
    Test number
    862681169797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail135,057 miles (+2,547)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,057 miles
    Test number
    764124987475
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass132,510 miles (+234)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    132,510 miles
    Test number
    468805970278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail132,276 miles (+4,119)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,276 miles
    Test number
    303817118662
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass128,157 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    128,157 miles
    Test number
    638113658289
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  10. Fail128,157 miles (+5,117)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,157 miles
    Test number
    631887048948
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  11. Pass123,040 miles (+6,140)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    123,040 miles
    Test number
    498513893774
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass116,900 miles (+5,198)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    116,900 miles
    Test number
    219038802911
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass111,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    111,702 miles
    Test number
    186528715207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail111,702 miles (+5,647)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,702 miles
    Test number
    535468515297
    • Repaired at testNearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass106,055 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    106,055 miles
    Test number
    557134194238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail106,055 miles (+7,788)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,055 miles
    Test number
    445533794293
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  17. Pass98,267 miles (+7,063)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    98,267 miles
    Test number
    606080093264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass91,204 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    91,204 miles
    Test number
    816342592208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail91,202 miles (+7,320)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,202 miles
    Test number
    397972392205
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass83,882 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    83,882 miles
    Test number
    108043091286
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail83,882 miles (+5,392)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,882 miles
    Test number
    329293191209
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass78,490 miles (+4,822)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    78,490 miles
    Test number
    374868580447
    • NoteFront and rear number plates starting to deteriorate, advise replacement soon

  23. Pass73,668 miles (+7,689)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    73,668 miles
    Test number
    611695779229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass65,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    65,979 miles
    Test number
    783280178217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail65,979 miles (+11,072)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,979 miles
    Test number
    183669168200
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  26. Pass54,907 miles (+15,516)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    54,907 miles
    Test number
    494756397253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass39,391 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    39,391 miles
    Test number
    601522686260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL53 UBW

Does LL53 UBW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL53 UBW expired on 12 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL53 UBW?
The MOT on LL53 UBW expired on 12 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL53 UBW done?
LL53 UBW was recorded at 140,453 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2023, an average of 5,976 miles a year.
Has LL53 UBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 UBW has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LL53 UBW 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 LL53 UBW find?
LL53 UBW passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2023 with 1 advisory: nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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