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Mercedes-Benz C

Purple · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LB03 NSZMOT history

LB03 NSZ is a purple petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 80,807 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
80,807 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,787 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 NSZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 NSZ was last recorded at 80,807 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 7,067 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Nov 2007: 27,349 miles, lower than 46,331 miles on 25 Nov 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
73,740 miles · 17 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
7,067 miles
Average per year
1,787 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,807 miles
  • 2025 – 73,740 miles
  • 2024 – 61,772 miles
  • 2023 – 54,328 miles
  • 2022 – 46,741 miles
  • 2020 – 46,010 miles
  • 2019 – 44,220 miles
  • 2018 – 42,680 miles
  • 2017 – 40,936 miles
  • 2016 – 40,085 miles
  • 2015 – 39,088 miles
  • 2014 – 37,994 miles
  • 2013 – 36,797 miles
  • 2012 – 33,850 miles
  • 2011 – 30,253 miles
  • 2010 – 28,925 miles
  • 2009 – 28,279 miles
  • 2008 – 27,632 miles
  • 2007 – 27,349 miles
  • 2006 – 46,331 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,807 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 24 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,807 miles (+7,067)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    80,807 miles
    Test number
    167062758875
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass73,740 miles (+11,968)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    73,740 miles
    Test number
    784174922334
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass61,772 miles (+7,444)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    61,772 miles
    Test number
    139789953620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass54,328 miles (+7,587)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    54,328 miles
    Test number
    558870360480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass46,741 miles (+731)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    46,741 miles
    Test number
    863269978321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass46,010 miles (+1,790)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    46,010 miles
    Test number
    298080379040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass44,220 miles (+1,540)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    44,220 miles
    Test number
    620081553026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass42,680 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    42,680 miles
    Test number
    162360775762
    • MinorRear Brake hose slightly chafed both side (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail42,680 miles (+1,744)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,680 miles
    Test number
    983758991625
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Brake hose slightly chafed both side (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass40,936 miles (+851)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    40,936 miles
    Test number
    941239143868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass40,085 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    40,085 miles
    Test number
    400082186115
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail40,085 miles (+997)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,085 miles
    Test number
    483955899004
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass39,088 miles (+1,094)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    39,088 miles
    Test number
    900463251352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,994 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    37,994 miles
    Test number
    208877884262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail37,994 miles (+1,197)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,994 miles
    Test number
    757947584284
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass36,797 miles (+2,947)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    36,797 miles
    Test number
    195049723370
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass33,850 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    33,850 miles
    Test number
    476714132313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail33,850 miles (+3,597)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,850 miles
    Test number
    659254932304
    • FailureIndicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

  19. Pass30,253 miles (+1,328)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    30,253 miles
    Test number
    279338721309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,925 miles (+646)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    28,925 miles
    Test number
    224899520353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,279 miles (+647)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    28,279 miles
    Test number
    301403549384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,632 miles (+283)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    27,632 miles
    Test number
    832828638336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,349 miles (-18,982)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    27,349 miles
    Test number
    160110917396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass46,331 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    46,331 miles
    Test number
    470549126499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail46,311 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,311 miles
    Test number
    514558626318
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about LB03 NSZ

Does LB03 NSZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 NSZ is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB03 NSZ?
The MOT on LB03 NSZ is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB03 NSZ done?
LB03 NSZ was recorded at 80,807 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 1,787 miles a year.
Has LB03 NSZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 NSZ has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on LB03 NSZ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Nov 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB03 NSZ find?
LB03 NSZ passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; central front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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