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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LB03 TKVMOT history

LB03 TKV is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 27 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 31 MOT tests, with 247,180 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Oct 2027
Mileage
247,180 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2026
MOT tests
31
22 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,598 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

LB03 TKV was last recorded at 247,180 miles on 10 Oct 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
247,176 miles · 9 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
8,598 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 247,180 miles
  • 2025 – 241,316 miles
  • 2024 – 235,298 miles
  • 2023 – 230,507 miles
  • 2022 – 222,888 miles
  • 2021 – 215,003 miles
  • 2020 – 206,798 miles
  • 2019 – 199,407 miles
  • 2018 – 192,028 miles
  • 2017 – 183,354 miles
  • 2016 – 180,580 miles
  • 2015 – 171,629 miles
  • 2014 – 165,854 miles
  • 2013 – 155,330 miles
  • 2011 – 133,352 miles
  • 2010 – 115,739 miles
  • 2009 – 104,153 miles
  • 2008 – 93,234 miles
  • 2007 – 85,862 miles
  • 2006 – 72,719 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass247,180 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside front headlamp slightly misty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

31 tests since 26 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass247,180 miles (+4)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    247,180 miles
    Test number
    189283697467
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Fail247,176 miles (+5,860)1 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    247,176 miles
    Test number
    811928424203
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Pass241,316 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    241,316 miles
    Test number
    159135024747
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Fail241,316 miles (+6,018)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    241,316 miles
    Test number
    460520507032
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Pass235,298 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    235,298 miles
    Test number
    962442062148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail235,294 miles (+4,787)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,294 miles
    Test number
    639139870734
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  7. Pass230,507 miles (+7,619)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    230,507 miles
    Test number
    508765157558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass222,888 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    222,888 miles
    Test number
    427001779173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside front headlamp slightly misty
    • AdvisoryNearside rear parking brake needs slight adjustment

  9. Fail222,880 miles (+7,877)1 dangerous4 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,880 miles
    Test number
    590309988085
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box has hole (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside front headlamp slightly misty
    • AdvisoryNearside rear parking brake needs slight adjustment

  10. Pass215,003 miles (+1)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    215,003 miles
    Test number
    118326509106
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail215,002 miles (+8,204)6 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,002 miles
    Test number
    530791253405
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  12. Pass206,798 miles (+7,391)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    206,798 miles
    Test number
    745506051256
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass199,407 miles (+7,379)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    199,407 miles
    Test number
    717107624135
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Pass192,028 miles (+8,674)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    192,028 miles
    Test number
    893011341163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords no cords at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  15. Pass183,354 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    183,354 miles
    Test number
    796918056580
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre outer wall slightly deteriorated

  16. Fail183,350 miles (+2,770)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,350 miles
    Test number
    572147884044
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre outer wall slightly deteriorated

  17. Pass180,580 miles (+3,012)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    180,580 miles
    Test number
    785194280231
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre outer wall slightly deteriorated

  18. Pass177,568 miles (+5,939)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    177,568 miles
    Test number
    956635547794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass171,629 miles (+5,775)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    171,629 miles
    Test number
    876970825033
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass165,854 miles (+10,524)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    165,854 miles
    Test number
    567623514061
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass155,330 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    155,330 miles
    Test number
    939912203048
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteRear numberplate deteriorated/de-laminating.
    • NoteSRS/AIRBAG system fault.
    • NoteSpare tyre flat.

  22. Fail155,329 miles (+21,977)3 dangerous4 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,329 miles
    Test number
    556132203001
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteRear numberplate deteriorated/de-laminating.
    • NoteSRS/AIRBAG system fault.
    • NoteSpare tyre flat.
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  23. Pass133,352 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    133,352 miles
    Test number
    379936981159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres- inner sidewalls splitting/split (underinflation).
    • NoteBoth front tyres- sidewall damage.
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteN/S/R tyre- tread wearing on inside edge.

  24. Fail133,352 miles (+17,613)3 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,352 miles
    Test number
    108052281153
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres- inner sidewalls splitting/split (underinflation).
    • NoteBoth front tyres- sidewall damage.
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteN/S/R tyre- tread wearing on inside edge.

  25. Pass115,739 miles (+11,586)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    115,739 miles
    Test number
    202715460407
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  26. Pass104,153 miles (+10,919)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    104,153 miles
    Test number
    863847369178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass93,234 miles (+7,372)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    93,234 miles
    Test number
    601019468164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass85,862 miles (+35)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    85,862 miles
    Test number
    612273247260
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  29. Fail85,827 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,827 miles
    Test number
    322938727289
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NotePlastic covers covering N/S & O/S chassis/floor areas.

  30. Pass85,827 miles (+13,108)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    85,827 miles
    Test number
    490788827283
    • NotePlastic covers covering N/S & O/S chassis/floor areas.

  31. Pass72,719 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    72,719 miles
    Test number
    433167276184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 TKV

Does LB03 TKV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 TKV is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB03 TKV?
The MOT on LB03 TKV is valid until 9 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 TKV done?
LB03 TKV was recorded at 247,180 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2026, an average of 8,598 miles a year.
Has LB03 TKV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 TKV has failed 9 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LB03 TKV 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 TKV find?
LB03 TKV passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output.

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