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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,148 cc

LB03 WCVMOT history

LB03 WCV is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 11 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 2 Jan 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 165,656 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Jan 2024
Mileage
165,656 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2022
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,963 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 WCV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
11 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 WCV was last recorded at 165,656 miles on 12 Dec 2022, 34,571 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,085 miles · 6 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
34,571 miles
Average per year
8,963 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 165,656 miles
  • 2021 – 131,085 miles
  • 2020 – 111,133 miles
  • 2019 – 101,710 miles
  • 2018 – 84,295 miles
  • 2017 – 80,160 miles
  • 2016 – 73,467 miles
  • 2015 – 67,494 miles
  • 2014 – 61,591 miles
  • 2013 – 55,336 miles
  • 2012 – 50,001 miles
  • 2011 – 46,557 miles
  • 2010 – 42,781 miles
  • 2009 – 36,664 miles
  • 2008 – 29,527 miles
  • 2007 – 24,183 miles
  • 2006 – 18,324 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,656 miles
  • Advisory2 x headlamp covers deterioratedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 x front tyres worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre has has side wall damage ( has been run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake wear warning lamp on

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 5 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,656 miles (+34,571)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    165,656 miles
    Test number
    898980559645
    • Advisory2 x headlamp covers deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 x front tyres worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre has has side wall damage ( has been run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake wear warning lamp on

  2. Pass131,085 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    131,085 miles
    Test number
    655130288189
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • Advisory2 x headlamp covers deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail131,085 miles (+19,952)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,085 miles
    Test number
    594787803009
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 2 x lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • Advisory2 x headlamp covers deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass111,133 miles (+9,423)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    111,133 miles
    Test number
    340946259569
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass101,710 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    101,710 miles
    Test number
    995121859320
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • Advisory2 x headlamp covers deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail101,710 miles (+9,493)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,710 miles
    Test number
    308231742547
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • Advisory2 x headlamp covers deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass92,217 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    92,217 miles
    Test number
    560682895809
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

  8. Fail92,216 miles (+7,921)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,216 miles
    Test number
    271433071536
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

  9. Pass84,295 miles (+4,135)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    84,295 miles
    Test number
    189356748173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass80,160 miles (+307)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    80,160 miles
    Test number
    760027823876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail79,853 miles (+6,386)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,853 miles
    Test number
    459142458930
    • FailureCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear brake pipes(over tank) (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass73,467 miles (+5,973)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    73,467 miles
    Test number
    296485541190
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass67,494 miles (+131)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    67,494 miles
    Test number
    188382175478
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail67,363 miles (+5,772)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,363 miles
    Test number
    187186265426
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass61,591 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    61,591 miles
    Test number
    417847864027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail61,591 miles (+6,255)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,591 miles
    Test number
    316990664059
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass55,336 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    55,336 miles
    Test number
    777471163034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail55,331 miles (+5,330)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,331 miles
    Test number
    768791063003
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass50,001 miles (+3,444)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    50,001 miles
    Test number
    769381982072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  20. Pass46,557 miles (+3,776)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    46,557 miles
    Test number
    286510081421
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass42,781 miles (+6,117)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    42,781 miles
    Test number
    572942380149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,664 miles (+7,137)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    36,664 miles
    Test number
    120115679107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,527 miles (+5,344)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    29,527 miles
    Test number
    424545178174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,183 miles (+5,859)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    24,183 miles
    Test number
    821689277165
    • NoteNearside rear tyre bold edge - advise this is replaced

  25. Pass18,324 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    18,324 miles
    Test number
    974206086192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 WCV

Does LB03 WCV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB03 WCV expired on 2 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB03 WCV?
The MOT on LB03 WCV expired on 2 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB03 WCV done?
LB03 WCV was recorded at 165,656 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2022, an average of 8,963 miles a year.
Has LB03 WCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 WCV has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LB03 WCV 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 WCV find?
LB03 WCV passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2022 with 5 advisories: 2 x headlamp covers deteriorated; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 x front tyres worn on edge; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm, and 2 more.

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