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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,689 cc

LB03 UNMMOT history

LB03 UNM is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 27 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 15 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 93,630 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Nov 2023
Mileage
93,630 mi
At MOT on 8 Nov 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,169 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 UNM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,689 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 UNM was last recorded at 93,630 miles on 8 Nov 2022, 11,618 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Jun 2013: 45 miles, lower than 39,729 miles on 23 Jun 2012.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,012 miles · 20 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
11,618 miles
Average per year
5,169 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 93,630 miles
  • 2021 – 82,012 miles
  • 2020 – 76,619 miles
  • 2019 – 67,820 miles
  • 2018 – 64,924 miles
  • 2017 – 62,417 miles
  • 2016 – 59,551 miles
  • 2015 – 54,218 miles
  • 2014 – 49,930 miles
  • 2013 – 45,583 miles
  • 2012 – 39,729 miles
  • 2011 – 35,505 miles
  • 2009 – 24,949 miles
  • 2008 – 18,707 miles
  • 2007 – 14,035 miles
  • 2006 – 8,964 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,630 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust Box corroded.
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,630 miles (+11,618)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    93,630 miles
    Test number
    501810861884
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust Box corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  2. Pass82,012 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    82,012 miles
    Test number
    738086480329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail82,012 miles (+5,393)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,012 miles
    Test number
    212896752406
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
  4. Pass76,619 miles (+8,799)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    76,619 miles
    Test number
    182482513934
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  5. Pass67,820 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    67,820 miles
    Test number
    810550578502
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Fail67,820 miles (+2,896)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,820 miles
    Test number
    590194842910
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass64,924 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    64,924 miles
    Test number
    508553034430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail64,883 miles (+2,466)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,883 miles
    Test number
    245493237799
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  9. Pass62,417 miles (+2,866)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    62,417 miles
    Test number
    582691166679
    • AdvisoryExhaust center box corroded
  10. Pass59,551 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    59,551 miles
    Test number
    926819298695
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front has nail in tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  11. Fail59,551 miles (+5,333)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,551 miles
    Test number
    839436956429
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front has nail in tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  12. Fail54,218 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,218 miles
    Test number
    669781175187
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
  13. Pass54,218 miles (+4,288)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    54,218 miles
    Test number
    825471375185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass49,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    49,930 miles
    Test number
    545812774188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail49,930 miles (+4,347)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,930 miles
    Test number
    569682674191
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  16. Pass45,583 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    45,583 miles
    Test number
    145449053137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteExhaust corrodid
    • NotePlastic undercovers fitted
  17. Fail45 miles (-39,684)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45 miles
    Test number
    297999353475
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteExhaust corrodid
    • NotePlastic undercovers fitted
  18. Pass39,729 miles (+4,224)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    39,729 miles
    Test number
    785785172158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,505 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    35,505 miles
    Test number
    285476571461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    502346850117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,949 miles (+6,242)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    24,949 miles
    Test number
    791268749159
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
  22. Pass18,707 miles (+4,672)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    18,707 miles
    Test number
    773825668192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass14,035 miles (+5,071)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    14,035 miles
    Test number
    453734977122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass8,964 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    8,964 miles
    Test number
    922643476113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 UNM

Does LB03 UNM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB03 UNM expired on 15 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB03 UNM?
The MOT on LB03 UNM expired on 15 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB03 UNM done?
LB03 UNM was recorded at 93,630 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2022, an average of 5,169 miles a year.
Has LB03 UNM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 UNM has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LB03 UNM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Jun 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB03 UNM find?
LB03 UNM passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2022 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; exhaust box corroded.; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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