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Black · Diesel · 2010 · 2,148 cc

LP10 BWUMOT history

LP10 BWU is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 19 Jul 2010. Its MOT expired on 21 Aug 2024 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 144,153 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2023.

LP10 BWU black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Aug 2024
Mileage
144,153 mi
At MOT on 22 Aug 2023
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,478 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP10 BWU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
19 Jul 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
22 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP10 BWU was last recorded at 144,153 miles on 22 Aug 2023, 9,085 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 May 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Jul 2018: 29,426 miles, lower than 90,641 miles on 27 Jul 2017.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
135,068 miles · 18 May 2022
Between the last two tests
9,085 miles
Average per year
11,478 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 144,153 miles
  • 2022 – 135,068 miles
  • 2021 – 127,571 miles
  • 2020 – 121,188 miles
  • 2018 – 100,652 miles
  • 2017 – 90,641 miles
  • 2016 – 81,341 miles
  • 2015 – 68,945 miles
  • 2014 – 47,481 miles
  • 2013 – 29,638 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,153 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Outer sill covers fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o\s and n\s [o\s on limit]

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nr limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 30 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,153 miles (+9,085)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    144,153 miles
    Test number
    801964832841
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass135,068 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2023
    Odometer
    135,068 miles
    Test number
    138964387694
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail135,062 miles (+7,491)2 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,062 miles
    Test number
    110536508845
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn front one (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear one (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass127,571 miles (+145)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    127,571 miles
    Test number
    576758807713
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o\s and n\s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o\s and n\s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO\s front fog light damaged
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryWet conditions

  5. Fail127,426 miles (+79)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,426 miles
    Test number
    625639391695
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o\s and n\s [o\s on limit] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nr limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on limit (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o\s and n\s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO\s front fog light lense broken
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  6. Fail127,347 miles (+6,159)2 dangerous1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,347 miles
    Test number
    528514113341
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner 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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o\s and n\s [o\s on limit] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nr limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on limit (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o\s and n\s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO\s front fog light lense broken
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  7. Pass121,188 miles (+645)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    121,188 miles
    Test number
    324973011527
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both age cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeavy wear on both front and o/s/r tyres
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just legal (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail120,543 miles (+19,891)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,543 miles
    Test number
    676322817859
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 2mm - worn inner edge - 245/40 zr17 95w xl (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp loose - but exhaust still secure

  9. Pass100,652 miles (+71,226)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    100,652 miles
    Test number
    441821389442
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass29,426 miles (-61,215)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    29,426 miles
    Test number
    118728421398
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass90,641 miles (+9,300)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    90,641 miles
    Test number
    403077884298
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  12. Pass81,341 miles (+12,396)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    81,341 miles
    Test number
    540147561399
    • AdvisoryFront tyres slightly scrubbing out
    • AdvisoryNearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil staining on under panels
    • AdvisoryN/s/f fog lamp lense cracked

  13. Pass68,945 miles (+21,464)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    68,945 miles
    Test number
    285832895147
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront left spot lamp cracked

  14. Pass47,481 miles (+17,843)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    47,481 miles
    Test number
    518408294188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,638 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    29,638 miles
    Test number
    109252443259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP10 BWU

Does LP10 BWU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP10 BWU expired on 21 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP10 BWU?
The MOT on LP10 BWU expired on 21 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP10 BWU done?
LP10 BWU was recorded at 144,153 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2023, an average of 11,478 miles a year.
Has LP10 BWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP10 BWU has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2022.
Has the mileage on LP10 BWU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Jul 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LP10 BWU find?
LP10 BWU passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2023 with 7 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 4 more.

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