Mercedes-Benz C
Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc
LSU 171MOT history
LSU 171 is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 87,568 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 87,568 mi
- At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 3,539 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LSU 171
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,148 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 1 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LSU 171 was last recorded at 87,568 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 87,568 miles · 10 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 3,539 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 87,568 miles
- 2024 – 85,490 miles
- 2023 – 83,703 miles
- 2022 – 81,609 miles
- 2021 – 79,831 miles
- 2020 – 77,961 miles
- 2019 – 76,179 miles
- 2018 – 73,126 miles
- 2017 – 70,121 miles
- 2016 – 66,396 miles
- 2015 – 62,756 miles
- 2014 – 58,669 miles
- 2013 – 54,878 miles
- 2012 – 49,727 miles
- 2011 – 44,598 miles
- 2010 – 38,174 miles
- 2009 – 33,354 miles
- 2008 – 27,392 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass87,568 miles
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2015
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2015
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Full MOT history
26 tests since 9 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass87,568 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 87,568 miles
- Test number
- 815009544532
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail87,568 miles (+2,078)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,568 miles
- Test number
- 626580025794
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass85,490 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 85,490 miles
- Test number
- 584357417228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,490 miles (+1,787)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,490 miles
- Test number
- 576226682932
- MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Pass83,703 miles (+2,094)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 83,703 miles
- Test number
- 998559792863
- AdvisoryAlternator belt cracking
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass81,609 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 81,609 miles
- Test number
- 675934175920
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,607 miles (+1,776)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,607 miles
- Test number
- 321468307062
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass79,831 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 79,831 miles
- Test number
- 727782753794
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail79,831 miles (+1,870)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,831 miles
- Test number
- 740209617042
- MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass77,961 miles (+1,782)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 77,961 miles
- Test number
- 805017239696
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass76,179 miles (+3,053)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 76,179 miles
- Test number
- 716883268856
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass73,126 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 73,126 miles
- Test number
- 276293879704
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail73,126 miles (+3,005)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,126 miles
- Test number
- 388375696724
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass70,121 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 70,121 miles
- Test number
- 661584592138
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail70,121 miles (+3,725)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,121 miles
- Test number
- 132918713522
- DangerousOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass66,396 miles (+3,640)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 66,396 miles
- Test number
- 429190093975
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,756 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 62,756 miles
- Test number
- 187570678902
- 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)
Fail62,756 miles (+4,087)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,756 miles
- Test number
- 544421423353
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- 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)
Pass58,669 miles (+3,791)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 58,669 miles
- Test number
- 157517734307
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,878 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 54,878 miles
- Test number
- 288043743306
- 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail54,878 miles (+5,151)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,878 miles
- Test number
- 799193343354
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass49,727 miles (+5,129)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 49,727 miles
- Test number
- 975579712354
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,598 miles (+6,424)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 44,598 miles
- Test number
- 757530821396
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,174 miles (+4,820)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 38,174 miles
- Test number
- 470459820401
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,354 miles (+5,962)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 33,354 miles
- Test number
- 962258729389
- 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)
Pass27,392 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 27,392 miles
- Test number
- 872034848354
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LSU 171
- What vehicle is registration LSU 171 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show LSU 171 on a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Dec 2005. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does LSU 171 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LSU 171 is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LSU 171?
- The MOT on LSU 171 is valid until 12 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LSU 171 done?
- LSU 171 was recorded at 87,568 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 3,539 miles a year.
- Has LSU 171 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LSU 171 has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on LSU 171 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 LSU 171 find?
- LSU 171 passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: rear coil spring corroded both; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.
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