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Black · Diesel · 2013 · 2,143 cc

LM63 FCOMOT history

LM63 FCO is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 24 Oct 2013. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 104,713 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

LM63 FCO black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
104,713 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,791 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM63 FCO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
24 Oct 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM63 FCO was last recorded at 104,713 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,709 miles · 6 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
7,791 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,713 miles
  • 2025 – 100,128 miles
  • 2024 – 94,335 miles
  • 2023 – 87,568 miles
  • 2022 – 87,473 miles
  • 2021 – 80,377 miles
  • 2020 – 73,075 miles
  • 2019 – 65,365 miles
  • 2018 – 57,009 miles
  • 2017 – 43,247 miles
  • 2016 – 32,806 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,713 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

14 tests since 21 Oct 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,713 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    104,713 miles
    Test number
    257851134358
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail104,709 miles (+4,581)3 dangerous6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,709 miles
    Test number
    679982685420
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass100,128 miles (+5,793)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    100,128 miles
    Test number
    991018658137
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass94,335 miles (+6,767)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    94,335 miles
    Test number
    786228232019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass87,568 miles (+95)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    87,568 miles
    Test number
    205020167917
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Fail87,473 miles (+7,096)4 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,473 miles
    Test number
    771044189137
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass80,377 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    80,377 miles
    Test number
    878711997999
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
  8. Fail80,377 miles (+7,302)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,377 miles
    Test number
    586875122996
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the outer edge... devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass73,075 miles (+7,710)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    73,075 miles
    Test number
    422464056302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass65,365 miles (+8,356)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    65,365 miles
    Test number
    698218829722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass57,009 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    57,009 miles
    Test number
    930661401624
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Fail57,009 miles (+13,762)3 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,009 miles
    Test number
    840402051697
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass43,247 miles (+10,441)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    43,247 miles
    Test number
    178313226689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,806 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    32,806 miles
    Test number
    999704830425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM63 FCO

Does LM63 FCO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM63 FCO is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM63 FCO?
The MOT on LM63 FCO is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM63 FCO done?
LM63 FCO was recorded at 104,713 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 7,791 miles a year.
Has LM63 FCO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM63 FCO has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LM63 FCO 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 LM63 FCO find?
LM63 FCO passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; offside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect, and 2 more.

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