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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LB03 DWJMOT history

LB03 DWJ is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 3 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 79,012 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Feb 2027
Mileage
79,012 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,514 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 DWJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 DWJ was last recorded at 79,012 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 7,553 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,459 miles · 30 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,553 miles
Average per year
3,514 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,012 miles
  • 2025 – 71,459 miles
  • 2024 – 67,947 miles
  • 2023 – 63,908 miles
  • 2022 – 59,108 miles
  • 2021 – 56,532 miles
  • 2020 – 55,460 miles
  • 2019 – 54,077 miles
  • 2018 – 52,356 miles
  • 2017 – 50,927 miles
  • 2016 – 48,458 miles
  • 2015 – 45,783 miles
  • 2014 – 45,159 miles
  • 2013 – 43,512 miles
  • 2012 – 41,845 miles
  • 2011 – 34,479 miles
  • 2010 – 25,915 miles
  • 2009 – 20,543 miles
  • 2008 – 16,126 miles
  • 2007 – 13,621 miles
  • 2006 – 10,392 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,012 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryEngine management lamp illuminatedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Minor oil leak from transmission

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • N/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear tyres are perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • N/S Wiper has split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • N/S/F Tyre slightly worn on outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel INNER ARM (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass79,012 miles (+7,553)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    79,012 miles
    Test number
    183365444763
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine management lamp illuminated

  2. Pass71,459 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    71,459 miles
    Test number
    949153083589
    • AdvisoryEngine management lamp illuminated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail71,459 miles (+3,512)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,459 miles
    Test number
    623438504708
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine management lamp illuminated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass67,947 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    67,947 miles
    Test number
    210604048890
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRusty under carriage

  5. Fail67,947 miles (+4,039)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,947 miles
    Test number
    151791329042
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRusty under carriage

  6. Pass63,908 miles (+4,800)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    63,908 miles
    Test number
    177465620642
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak

  7. Pass59,108 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    59,108 miles
    Test number
    449898346197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail59,108 miles (+2,576)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,108 miles
    Test number
    330118689337
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  9. Pass56,532 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    56,532 miles
    Test number
    321424377436
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust mounting broken but not affecting overall security

  10. Fail56,531 miles (+1,071)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,531 miles
    Test number
    571647969468
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust mounting broken but not affecting overall security

  11. Pass55,460 miles (+1,383)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    55,460 miles
    Test number
    986525917983
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass54,077 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    54,077 miles
    Test number
    701473587073
    • AdvisoryMinor oil leak from transmission
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryRear tyres are perished

  13. Fail54,077 miles (+1,721)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,077 miles
    Test number
    285502629357
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryMinor oil leak from transmission
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryRear tyres are perished

  14. Pass52,356 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    52,356 miles
    Test number
    428668105051
    • AdvisoryN/S Wiper has split
    • AdvisoryN/S/F Tyre slightly worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel INNER ARM (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel INNER ARM (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail52,356 miles (+1,429)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,356 miles
    Test number
    835035559861
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryN/S Wiper has split
    • AdvisoryN/S/F Tyre slightly worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel INNER ARM (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel INNER ARM (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass50,927 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    50,927 miles
    Test number
    596114709224
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail50,927 miles (+2,469)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,927 miles
    Test number
    335891247019
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass48,458 miles (+2,675)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    48,458 miles
    Test number
    631417102139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,783 miles (+624)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    45,783 miles
    Test number
    305429305005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass45,159 miles (+1)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    45,159 miles
    Test number
    819075694188
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearside front tyre badly worn on outer edge, within the limit

  21. Fail45,158 miles (+1,646)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,158 miles
    Test number
    586266274109
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearside front tyre badly worn on outer edge, within the limit.

  22. Pass43,512 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    43,512 miles
    Test number
    429799373100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail43,512 miles (+1,667)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,512 miles
    Test number
    967097273149
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureCoil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass41,845 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    41,845 miles
    Test number
    256497972197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  25. Fail41,842 miles (+7,363)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,842 miles
    Test number
    806456872110
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  26. Pass34,479 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    34,479 miles
    Test number
    298033351448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail34,479 miles (+8,564)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,479 miles
    Test number
    578983051178
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  28. Pass25,915 miles (+5,372)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    25,915 miles
    Test number
    223112850132
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass20,543 miles (+4,417)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    20,543 miles
    Test number
    743801069192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass16,126 miles (+2,505)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    16,126 miles
    Test number
    782956078147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass13,621 miles (+3,229)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    13,621 miles
    Test number
    383069977158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass10,392 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    10,392 miles
    Test number
    671458176151
    • NoteBoth front tyre treads scrubbing outer edges

Questions about LB03 DWJ

Does LB03 DWJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 DWJ is valid until 3 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB03 DWJ?
The MOT on LB03 DWJ is valid until 3 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB03 DWJ done?
LB03 DWJ was recorded at 79,012 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 3,514 miles a year.
Has LB03 DWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 DWJ has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LB03 DWJ 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 DWJ find?
LB03 DWJ passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 5 more.

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