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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Diesel · 2013 · 2,143 cc

V1 LDBMOT history

V1 LDB is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 26 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 96,437 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

V1 LDB silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
96,437 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,775 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V1 LDB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
26 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V1 LDB was last recorded at 96,437 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 14,814 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,623 miles · 31 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
14,814 miles
Average per year
8,775 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,437 miles
  • 2025 – 81,623 miles
  • 2024 – 66,797 miles
  • 2023 – 54,019 miles
  • 2022 – 49,904 miles
  • 2021 – 46,010 miles
  • 2020 – 42,848 miles
  • 2019 – 34,655 miles
  • 2018 – 26,845 miles
  • 2017 – 19,752 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,437 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

14 tests since 28 Apr 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,437 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    96,437 miles
    Test number
    497631129136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  2. Fail96,436 miles (+14,813)1 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,436 miles
    Test number
    375538994531
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  3. Pass81,623 miles (+392)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    81,623 miles
    Test number
    586018520069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail81,231 miles (+14,434)3 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,231 miles
    Test number
    692915510457
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass66,797 miles (+12,778)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    66,797 miles
    Test number
    501932432168
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Pass54,019 miles (+4,115)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    54,019 miles
    Test number
    218351061306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass49,904 miles (+3,894)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    49,904 miles
    Test number
    236504439286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass46,010 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    46,010 miles
    Test number
    184623366416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail46,009 miles (+3,161)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,009 miles
    Test number
    914722669042
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
  10. Pass42,848 miles (+8,193)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2021
    Odometer
    42,848 miles
    Test number
    774127890962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass34,655 miles (+7,810)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    34,655 miles
    Test number
    207342534859
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  12. Pass26,845 miles (+7,093)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    26,845 miles
    Test number
    389346441862
    • 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)
  13. Pass19,752 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    19,752 miles
    Test number
    265267672089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail19,752 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,752 miles
    Test number
    722536074682
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Questions about V1 LDB

Does V1 LDB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V1 LDB is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V1 LDB?
The MOT on V1 LDB is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V1 LDB done?
V1 LDB was recorded at 96,437 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 8,775 miles a year.
Has V1 LDB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V1 LDB has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on V1 LDB 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 V1 LDB find?
V1 LDB passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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