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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,397 cc

LB03 BDXMOT history

LB03 BDX is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 6 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 8 Mar 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 78,162 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Mar 2026
Mileage
78,162 mi
At MOT on 1 Mar 2024
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,864 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 BDX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,397 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
6 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 BDX was last recorded at 78,162 miles on 1 Mar 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,162 miles · 29 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,864 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 78,162 miles
  • 2023 – 77,092 miles
  • 2022 – 74,974 miles
  • 2021 – 71,145 miles
  • 2020 – 68,959 miles
  • 2019 – 65,215 miles
  • 2018 – 61,294 miles
  • 2016 – 55,978 miles
  • 2015 – 52,297 miles
  • 2014 – 48,936 miles
  • 2013 – 44,305 miles
  • 2012 – 38,329 miles
  • 2011 – 31,437 miles
  • 2010 – 25,509 miles
  • 2009 – 20,075 miles
  • 2008 – 16,573 miles
  • 2007 – 12,691 miles
  • 2006 – 9,809 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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 (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 23 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    524230107569
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass78,162 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    78,162 miles
    Test number
    846536228158
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail78,162 miles (+1,070)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,162 miles
    Test number
    653865434813
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass77,092 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    77,092 miles
    Test number
    493405580305
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail77,091 miles (+2,117)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,091 miles
    Test number
    229631477506
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass74,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    74,974 miles
    Test number
    884250905128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail74,974 miles (+3,829)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,974 miles
    Test number
    784085199249
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass71,145 miles (+2,186)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    71,145 miles
    Test number
    582153668367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass68,959 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    68,959 miles
    Test number
    832810818560
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner tie rod has slight play but not excessive
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail68,958 miles (+3,743)2 dangerous3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,958 miles
    Test number
    777796284830
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner tie rod has slight play but not excessive
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass65,215 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    65,215 miles
    Test number
    708904840394
    • 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))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Fail65,215 miles (+3,921)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,215 miles
    Test number
    740479747917
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass61,294 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    61,294 miles
    Test number
    309337660823
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine warning light on

  14. Fail61,294 miles (+5,316)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,294 miles
    Test number
    467942217257
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine warning light on

  15. Pass55,978 miles (+3,681)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    55,978 miles
    Test number
    474660954054
    • AdvisoryBoth the rear tyres are cracked and perished
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFull under-trays fitted, Obscuring some testable components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass52,297 miles (+3,361)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    52,297 miles
    Test number
    874503734827
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on the outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted, obscuring some components

  17. Pass48,936 miles (+4,631)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    48,936 miles
    Test number
    297582474293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteA slight knocking inside steering column

  18. Pass44,305 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    44,305 miles
    Test number
    697871763211
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSill trims fitted

  19. Fail44,305 miles (+5,976)1 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,305 miles
    Test number
    898831063273
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSill trims fitted

  20. Pass38,329 miles (+6,892)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    38,329 miles
    Test number
    318062342269
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass31,437 miles (+5,928)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    31,437 miles
    Test number
    695255141299
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  22. Pass25,509 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    25,509 miles
    Test number
    214976430273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail25,508 miles (+5,433)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,508 miles
    Test number
    714086530233
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  24. Pass20,075 miles (+3,502)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    20,075 miles
    Test number
    551390359240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass16,573 miles (+3,882)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    16,573 miles
    Test number
    852434738217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass12,691 miles (+2,882)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    12,691 miles
    Test number
    252185907285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass9,809 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    9,809 miles
    Test number
    151434676155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 BDX

Does LB03 BDX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB03 BDX expired on 8 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB03 BDX?
The MOT on LB03 BDX expired on 8 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB03 BDX done?
LB03 BDX was recorded at 78,162 miles at its MOT on 1 Mar 2024, an average of 3,864 miles a year.
Has LB03 BDX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 BDX has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LB03 BDX 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 LB03 BDX find?
LB03 BDX passed its latest MOT on 1 Mar 2025 with 8 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 5 more.

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