Mercedes-Benz C
Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,148 cc
LB03 BDZMOT history
LB03 BDZ is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 May 2003. Its MOT expired on 27 Jul 2025 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 53,412 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 27 Jul 2025
- Mileage
- 53,412 mi
- At MOT on 11 Jul 2024
- MOT tests
- 24
- 19 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,219 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB03 BDZ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,148 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 30 May 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 27 Jul 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Jul 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB03 BDZ was last recorded at 53,412 miles on 11 Jul 2024, 276 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 53,136 miles · 7 Jul 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 276 miles
- Average per year
- 2,219 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 53,412 miles
- 2023 – 53,136 miles
- 2022 – 52,349 miles
- 2021 – 51,373 miles
- 2020 – 50,971 miles
- 2019 – 49,805 miles
- 2018 – 48,581 miles
- 2017 – 46,735 miles
- 2016 – 44,021 miles
- 2015 – 41,377 miles
- 2014 – 38,927 miles
- 2013 – 35,816 miles
- 2012 – 31,914 miles
- 2011 – 28,921 miles
- 2010 – 26,444 miles
- 2009 – 23,638 miles
- 2008 – 21,128 miles
- 2007 – 18,097 miles
- 2006 – 13,152 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass53,412 miles
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
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 Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
24 tests since 19 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass53,412 miles (+276)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 53,412 miles
- Test number
- 297736668172
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass53,136 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 53,136 miles
- Test number
- 161475807939
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail53,136 miles (+787)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,136 miles
- Test number
- 527400995924
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass52,349 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 52,349 miles
- Test number
- 167478311684
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail52,347 miles (+974)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,347 miles
- Test number
- 518967933210
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass51,373 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 51,373 miles
- Test number
- 259275593670
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,373 miles (+402)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,373 miles
- Test number
- 532446673390
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass50,971 miles (+1,166)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 50,971 miles
- Test number
- 280256814916
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,805 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 49,805 miles
- Test number
- 573868150926
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail49,802 miles (+1,221)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,802 miles
- Test number
- 569914887252
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass48,581 miles (+1,846)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 48,581 miles
- Test number
- 934829555996
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass46,735 miles (+2,714)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 46,735 miles
- Test number
- 341169657789
- AdvisoryTested in wet condition
Pass44,021 miles (+2,644)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 44,021 miles
- Test number
- 846521907631
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,377 miles (+17)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 41,377 miles
- Test number
- 617069245178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,360 miles (+2,433)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,360 miles
- Test number
- 789872945195
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass38,927 miles (+3,111)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 38,927 miles
- Test number
- 367153444199
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass35,816 miles (+3,902)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 35,816 miles
- Test number
- 646003543197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,914 miles (+2,993)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 31,914 miles
- Test number
- 276971852177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,921 miles (+2,477)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 28,921 miles
- Test number
- 497129831152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,444 miles (+2,806)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 26,444 miles
- Test number
- 763407740161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,638 miles (+2,510)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 23,638 miles
- Test number
- 780707549131
- NoteFront registration plate deteriorated
Pass21,128 miles (+3,031)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 21,128 miles
- Test number
- 280233648420
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,097 miles (+4,945)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 18,097 miles
- Test number
- 232805157186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,152 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2007
- Odometer
- 13,152 miles
- Test number
- 210839336405
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB03 BDZ
- Does LB03 BDZ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB03 BDZ expired on 27 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB03 BDZ?
- The MOT on LB03 BDZ expired on 27 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB03 BDZ done?
- LB03 BDZ was recorded at 53,412 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2024, an average of 2,219 miles a year.
- Has LB03 BDZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB03 BDZ has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2023.
- Has the mileage on LB03 BDZ 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 BDZ find?
- LB03 BDZ passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2024 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.
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