# LB57VCZ — MERCEDES-BENZ C MOT History & Vehicle Check

LB57VCZ is a Black MERCEDES-BENZ C, Petrol (1796cc), first registered 2008-02-22. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for LB57VCZ — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | LB57VCZ |
| Make | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Model | C |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine size | 1796cc |
| First registered | 2008-02-22 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2025-11-07 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 24
- Passes: 16
- Fails: 8
- Pass rate: 66.67%
- Total defects recorded: 45

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-08 18:11:07 | PASSED | 145,484 MI | 2025-11-07 00:00:00 |
| 2023-10-13 11:32:02 | PASSED | 144,879 MI | 2024-10-12 00:00:00 |
| 2023-10-12 09:36:44 | FAILED | 144,879 MI | — |
| 2023-02-21 07:48:58 | PASSED | 140,532 MI | 2024-02-22 00:00:00 |
| 2023-02-17 08:46:12 | FAILED | 140,530 MI | — |
| 2022-02-17 14:36:58 | PASSED | 131,784 MI | 2023-02-22 00:00:00 |
| 2021-02-17 12:18:15 | PASSED | 121,910 MI | 2022-02-22 00:00:00 |
| 2021-02-17 12:18:14 | FAILED | 121,910 MI | — |
| 2020-02-14 15:24:51 | PASSED | 114,385 MI | 2021-02-22 00:00:00 |
| 2020-01-31 17:14:29 | FAILED | 114,199 MI | — |
| 2019-02-12 14:44:33 | PASSED | 106,873 MI | 2020-02-22 00:00:00 |
| 2019-02-12 14:44:32 | FAILED | 106,873 MI | — |
| 2018-02-15 08:15:43 | PASSED | 97,927 MI | 2019-02-22 00:00:00 |
| 2018-02-09 16:28:22 | FAILED | 97,902 MI | — |
| 2017-01-25 13:04:02 | PASSED | 85,435 MI | 2018-02-22 00:00:00 |
| 2017-01-25 10:48:03 | FAILED | 85,436 MI | — |
| 2016-02-19 17:39:38 | PASSED | 71,243 MI | 2017-02-22 00:00:00 |
| 2015-02-03 14:00:28 | PASSED | 54,899 MI | 2016-02-22 00:00:00 |
| 2015-02-03 10:33:20 | FAILED | 54,897 MI | — |
| 2014-02-19 10:46:05 | PASSED | 39,450 MI | 2015-02-22 00:00:00 |
| 2013-02-12 09:33:20 | PASSED | 23,942 MI | 2014-02-22 00:00:00 |
| 2012-02-10 10:32:43 | PASSED | 14,347 MI | 2013-02-22 00:00:00 |
| 2011-05-23 12:24:30 | PASSED | 8,623 MI | 2012-05-22 00:00:00 |
| 2011-02-17 15:26:46 | PASSED | 8,248 MI | 2012-02-22 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2024-11-08 18:11:07 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

**2023-10-12 09:36:44 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

**2023-02-17 08:46:12 (FAILED)**

- MAJOR: Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
- MAJOR: Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MAJOR: Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

**2022-02-17 14:36:58 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

**2021-02-17 12:18:14 (FAILED)**

- PRS: Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- PRS: Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

**2020-02-14 15:24:51 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes and other pipes covered by undertrays (1.1.11 (c))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

**2020-01-31 17:14:29 (FAILED)**

- DANGEROUS: Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes and other pipes covered by undertrays (1.1.11 (c))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MAJOR: Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

**2019-02-12 14:44:33 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: front tyres worn uneven
- ADVISORY: rear diff oil leak o/s drive shaft seal

**2019-02-12 14:44:32 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: rear diff oil leak o/s drive shaft seal
- ADVISORY: front tyres worn uneven
- PRS: Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- PRS: Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

**2018-02-15 08:15:43 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: under trays fitted

**2018-02-09 16:28:22 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: under trays fitted
- FAIL: Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle catching plastic inner wing (4.1.D.2)

**2017-01-25 13:04:02 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: under trays fitted unable to check some components

**2017-01-25 10:48:03 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear lower joint (2.5.B.1a)
- ADVISORY: under trays fitted unable to check some components
- PRS: Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- PRS: Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

**2016-02-19 17:39:38 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 245/40r17w (4.1.E.1)

**2015-02-03 14:00:28 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- USER ENTERED: Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

**2015-02-03 10:33:20 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FAIL: Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- USER ENTERED: Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- USER ENTERED: Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for LB57VCZ is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/LB57VCZ. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.
