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Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 2,149 cc

LS57 FLHMOT history

LS57 FLH is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Oct 2007. Its MOT expired on 3 Sept 2025 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 203,403 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2024.

LS57 FLH silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Sept 2025
Mileage
203,403 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2024
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,220 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS57 FLH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,149 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
31 Oct 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS57 FLH was last recorded at 203,403 miles on 4 Sept 2024, 2,447 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
200,956 miles · 31 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
2,447 miles
Average per year
9,220 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 203,403 miles
  • 2023 – 200,956 miles
  • 2022 – 196,555 miles
  • 2021 – 190,876 miles
  • 2020 – 187,107 miles
  • 2019 – 183,658 miles
  • 2018 – 177,699 miles
  • 2017 – 167,893 miles
  • 2016 – 160,483 miles
  • 2015 – 137,874 miles
  • 2014 – 132,319 miles
  • 2013 – 115,886 miles
  • 2011 – 94,037 miles
  • 2010 – 75,119 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass203,403 miles
  • AdvisoryFront antiroll bar bushes worn
  • AdvisoryFront suspension joints slight movement
  • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes corroded
  • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edges
  • AdvisoryNearside rear lamp unit damaged
  • AdvisoryPlastic under trays fitted
  • AdvisoryWashers poor

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass203,403 miles (+2,447)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    203,403 miles
    Test number
    307250445899
    • AdvisoryFront antiroll bar bushes worn
    • AdvisoryFront suspension joints slight movement
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside rear lamp unit damaged
    • AdvisoryPlastic under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryWashers poor

  2. Pass200,956 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    200,956 miles
    Test number
    605172711020
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Fail200,955 miles (+4,400)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,955 miles
    Test number
    930340441521
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass196,555 miles (+12)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    196,555 miles
    Test number
    695814685688
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail196,543 miles (+5,667)1 dangerous1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,543 miles
    Test number
    985474842258
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut in sidewall cracking in tread 245-40-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass190,876 miles (+3,769)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    190,876 miles
    Test number
    354834243293
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass187,107 miles (+3,449)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    187,107 miles
    Test number
    129467575071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on edges 225/45/17
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated

  8. Pass183,658 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    183,658 miles
    Test number
    268601792885
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail183,644 miles (+165)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,644 miles
    Test number
    411224109190
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail183,479 miles (+5,780)1 dangerous8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,479 miles
    Test number
    138493781411
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass177,699 miles (+9,806)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    177,699 miles
    Test number
    306897252594
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass167,893 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    167,893 miles
    Test number
    436040156829
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket adrift

  13. Fail167,893 miles (+7,410)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,893 miles
    Test number
    822293520508
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket adrift

  14. Pass160,483 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    160,483 miles
    Test number
    165867447497
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  15. Fail160,482 miles (+22,608)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,482 miles
    Test number
    130339626676
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear faceing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  16. Pass137,874 miles (+5,555)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    137,874 miles
    Test number
    209722555034
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass132,319 miles (+16,433)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    132,319 miles
    Test number
    777158324008
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass115,886 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    115,886 miles
    Test number
    725755133066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail115,871 miles (+21,834)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,871 miles
    Test number
    905251333085
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  20. Pass94,037 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    94,037 miles
    Test number
    527715501302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail94,037 miles (+18,918)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,037 miles
    Test number
    648485701313
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  22. Pass75,119 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    75,119 miles
    Test number
    861459770243
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS57 FLH

Does LS57 FLH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS57 FLH expired on 3 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS57 FLH?
The MOT on LS57 FLH expired on 3 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS57 FLH done?
LS57 FLH was recorded at 203,403 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2024, an average of 9,220 miles a year.
Has LS57 FLH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS57 FLH has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LS57 FLH 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 FLH find?
LS57 FLH passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2024 with 7 advisories: front antiroll bar bushes worn; front suspension joints slight movement; front to rear brake pipes corroded, and 4 more.

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