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Black · Petrol · 2007 · 2,496 cc

LS57 FKAMOT history

LS57 FKA is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 29 Nov 2007. Its MOT expired on 14 May 2026 and it has passed 15 of 27 MOT tests, with 100,030 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2025.

LS57 FKA black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 May 2026
Mileage
100,030 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2025
MOT tests
27
15 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,885 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS57 FKA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
29 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 May 2026
Latest MOT test
15 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS57 FKA was last recorded at 100,030 miles on 15 May 2025, 2,367 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,663 miles · 8 May 2024
Between the last two tests
2,367 miles
Average per year
5,885 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 100,030 miles
  • 2024 – 97,663 miles
  • 2023 – 92,171 miles
  • 2022 – 92,042 miles
  • 2021 – 88,888 miles
  • 2020 – 86,330 miles
  • 2019 – 81,376 miles
  • 2018 – 74,840 miles
  • 2017 – 68,184 miles
  • 2016 – 57,346 miles
  • 2015 – 48,617 miles
  • 2014 – 37,290 miles
  • 2013 – 28,912 miles
  • 2012 – 26,297 miles
  • 2011 – 23,426 miles
  • 2010 – 14,872 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,030 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake back plate corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake back plate corroded

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 25 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,030 miles (+2,367)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2026
    Odometer
    100,030 miles
    Test number
    601685817114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake back plate corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake back plate corroded

  2. Pass97,663 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2025
    Odometer
    97,663 miles
    Test number
    812047939209
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  3. Fail97,662 miles (+5,491)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,662 miles
    Test number
    634632422914
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass92,171 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2024
    Odometer
    92,171 miles
    Test number
    516512787794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail92,143 miles (+101)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,143 miles
    Test number
    277905464622
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Fail92,042 miles (+3,154)1 dangerous7 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,042 miles
    Test number
    261273376621
    • DangerousOffside Rear Sub-frame fractured drivers rear sub frame split (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn castor arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened passenger rear sub frame corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear level sensor rod broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal soft excess travel

  7. Pass88,888 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    88,888 miles
    Test number
    954692333291
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  8. Fail88,888 miles (+2,558)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,888 miles
    Test number
    814559154992
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both n/s & o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  9. Pass86,330 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    86,330 miles
    Test number
    467849594482
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail86,330 miles (+4,954)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,330 miles
    Test number
    790378243355
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass81,376 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    81,376 miles
    Test number
    792700356579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail81,376 miles (+6,536)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,376 miles
    Test number
    362047432951
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass74,840 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    74,840 miles
    Test number
    145592428253
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth drive shafts corroded x2
    • AdvisoryNearside front spot broken

  14. Fail74,840 miles (+191)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,840 miles
    Test number
    646586178762
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth drive shafts corroded x2
    • AdvisoryNearside front spot broken

  15. Fail74,649 miles (+6,465)3 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,649 miles
    Test number
    632990511475
    • 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))
    • DangerousRear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth drive shafts corroded (nsr and osr)

  16. Pass68,184 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    68,184 miles
    Test number
    327485581461
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryEngine managment light on

  17. Fail68,184 miles (+10,838)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,184 miles
    Test number
    766585711680
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryEngine managment light on

  18. Pass57,346 miles (+437)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    57,346 miles
    Test number
    432950892190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail56,909 miles (+8,292)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,909 miles
    Test number
    140991975236
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass48,617 miles (+47)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    48,617 miles
    Test number
    517616044666
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  21. Fail48,570 miles (+11,280)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,570 miles
    Test number
    898565768752
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  22. Pass37,290 miles (+8,378)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    37,290 miles
    Test number
    819815034351
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteBrake wear indicator on dash board
    • NoteFront bumper damaged

  23. Pass28,912 miles (+2,615)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    28,912 miles
    Test number
    275034823396
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  24. Pass26,297 miles (+2,871)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    26,297 miles
    Test number
    469436922313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass23,426 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    23,426 miles
    Test number
    329138821362
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Fail23,426 miles (+8,554)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,426 miles
    Test number
    396968921317
    • FailureNearside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass14,872 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    14,872 miles
    Test number
    390839620330
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Questions about LS57 FKA

Does LS57 FKA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS57 FKA expired on 14 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS57 FKA?
The MOT on LS57 FKA expired on 14 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS57 FKA done?
LS57 FKA was recorded at 100,030 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2025, an average of 5,885 miles a year.
Has LS57 FKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS57 FKA has failed 12 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LS57 FKA 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 LS57 FKA find?
LS57 FKA passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear brake back plate corroded; offside rear brake back plate corroded.

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