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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LB03 DVUMOT history

LB03 DVU is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 3 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 86,337 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Oct 2027
Mileage
86,337 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,149 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 DVU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
3 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 DVU was last recorded at 86,337 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 2,717 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,620 miles · 13 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,717 miles
Average per year
3,149 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,337 miles
  • 2025 – 83,620 miles
  • 2024 – 78,943 miles
  • 2023 – 71,831 miles
  • 2022 – 68,289 miles
  • 2021 – 60,875 miles
  • 2020 – 56,373 miles
  • 2019 – 49,808 miles
  • 2018 – 46,062 miles
  • 2017 – 40,518 miles
  • 2016 – 38,770 miles
  • 2015 – 36,852 miles
  • 2014 – 35,740 miles
  • 2013 – 34,552 miles
  • 2012 – 33,172 miles
  • 2011 – 32,323 miles
  • 2010 – 30,855 miles
  • 2009 – 28,743 miles
  • 2008 – 26,946 miles
  • 2007 – 25,303 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,337 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Rear Registration plate inscription illegible

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

29 tests since 22 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,337 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    86,337 miles
    Test number
    868282522342
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail86,337 miles (+2,717)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,337 miles
    Test number
    704322099688
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass83,620 miles (+43)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    83,620 miles
    Test number
    345013558624
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear suspension components corroded.
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail83,577 miles (+4,634)2 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,577 miles
    Test number
    808643836268
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245 40 17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245 40 17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorSuspension arm ball joint excessively worn Nearside front lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass78,943 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    78,943 miles
    Test number
    586867196505
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket broken

  6. Fail78,943 miles (+7,112)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,943 miles
    Test number
    228951605082
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket broken

  7. Pass71,831 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    71,831 miles
    Test number
    700540550903
    • 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))

  8. Fail71,831 miles (+3,542)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,831 miles
    Test number
    781694727281
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  9. Pass68,289 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    68,289 miles
    Test number
    382906714763
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Fail68,288 miles (+7,413)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,288 miles
    Test number
    128886344613
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass60,875 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    60,875 miles
    Test number
    996311608610
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket broken

  12. Fail60,875 miles (+4,502)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,875 miles
    Test number
    354782437427
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket broken

  13. Pass56,373 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    56,373 miles
    Test number
    452330344996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail56,373 miles (+6,565)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,373 miles
    Test number
    333666441282
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  15. Pass49,808 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    49,808 miles
    Test number
    598337156685
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Fail49,806 miles (+3,744)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,806 miles
    Test number
    867931137276
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  17. Pass46,062 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    46,062 miles
    Test number
    293281570485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail46,062 miles (+5,544)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,062 miles
    Test number
    465776084876
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass40,518 miles (+1,748)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    40,518 miles
    Test number
    387151642047
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass38,770 miles (+1,918)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    38,770 miles
    Test number
    833244639015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,852 miles (+1,112)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    36,852 miles
    Test number
    346336635140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,740 miles (+1,188)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    35,740 miles
    Test number
    365607534182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,552 miles (+1,380)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    34,552 miles
    Test number
    247192543423
    • NoteBoth rear tyres deteriorated

  24. Pass33,172 miles (+849)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2013
    Odometer
    33,172 miles
    Test number
    216805432469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass32,323 miles (+1,468)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2012
    Odometer
    32,323 miles
    Test number
    727467031102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass30,855 miles (+2,112)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2011
    Odometer
    30,855 miles
    Test number
    200788230422
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges

  27. Pass28,743 miles (+1,797)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    28,743 miles
    Test number
    812099739143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass26,946 miles (+1,643)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2009
    Odometer
    26,946 miles
    Test number
    910342948172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass25,303 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2008
    Odometer
    25,303 miles
    Test number
    402482947129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 DVU

Does LB03 DVU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 DVU is valid until 16 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB03 DVU?
The MOT on LB03 DVU is valid until 16 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB03 DVU done?
LB03 DVU was recorded at 86,337 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 3,149 miles a year.
Has LB03 DVU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 DVU has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LB03 DVU 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 DVU find?
LB03 DVU passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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