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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LB03 ZBUMOT history

LB03 ZBU is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 15 Aug 2003. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 58,784 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jun 2027
Mileage
58,784 mi
At MOT on 6 Jun 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,267 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 ZBU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
15 Aug 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 ZBU was last recorded at 58,784 miles on 6 Jun 2026, 4,845 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,939 miles · 28 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
4,845 miles
Average per year
2,267 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,784 miles
  • 2025 – 53,939 miles
  • 2024 – 51,233 miles
  • 2023 – 46,631 miles
  • 2022 – 45,681 miles
  • 2021 – 45,031 miles
  • 2020 – 44,258 miles
  • 2019 – 43,419 miles
  • 2018 – 42,106 miles
  • 2017 – 40,805 miles
  • 2016 – 39,483 miles
  • 2015 – 38,443 miles
  • 2014 – 36,954 miles
  • 2013 – 35,470 miles
  • 2012 – 34,080 miles
  • 2011 – 33,030 miles
  • 2010 – 30,635 miles
  • 2009 – 26,843 miles
  • 2008 – 23,043 miles
  • 2007 – 18,968 miles
  • 2006 – 13,925 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,784 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

30 tests since 23 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,784 miles (+4,845)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    58,784 miles
    Test number
    140905559314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass53,939 miles (+2,706)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    53,939 miles
    Test number
    594903112914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass51,233 miles (+4,602)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    51,233 miles
    Test number
    332023927302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass46,631 miles (+950)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    46,631 miles
    Test number
    608200382487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass45,681 miles (+650)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    45,681 miles
    Test number
    865085385633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass45,031 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    45,031 miles
    Test number
    797890711139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  7. Fail45,014 miles (+756)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,014 miles
    Test number
    137439129490
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 1cm split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass44,258 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    44,258 miles
    Test number
    777371559663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail44,258 miles (+839)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,258 miles
    Test number
    897376789240
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass43,419 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    43,419 miles
    Test number
    360412722634
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Fail43,419 miles (+1,313)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,419 miles
    Test number
    856592053728
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  12. Pass42,106 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    42,106 miles
    Test number
    562587950472
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  13. Fail42,106 miles (+1,301)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,106 miles
    Test number
    522146919382
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  14. Pass40,805 miles (+1,322)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    40,805 miles
    Test number
    828517276217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass39,483 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    39,483 miles
    Test number
    794968005707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail39,483 miles (+1,040)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,483 miles
    Test number
    709180339332
    • FailureOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass38,443 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    38,443 miles
    Test number
    876382005296
    • NoteHigh brake light not working

  18. Fail38,443 miles (+1,489)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,443 miles
    Test number
    197782505200
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteHigh brake light not working

  19. Pass36,954 miles (+1,484)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    36,954 miles
    Test number
    225070794129
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass35,470 miles (+1,390)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    35,470 miles
    Test number
    678409893101
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass34,080 miles (+1,050)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    34,080 miles
    Test number
    317792302497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,030 miles (+2,395)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    33,030 miles
    Test number
    965992501224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,635 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    30,635 miles
    Test number
    573842400298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail30,629 miles (+3,786)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,629 miles
    Test number
    414941500242
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  25. Pass26,843 miles (+3,800)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    26,843 miles
    Test number
    564763809293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass23,043 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    23,043 miles
    Test number
    831599038208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail23,041 miles (+4,073)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,041 miles
    Test number
    664189238270
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

  28. Pass18,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    18,968 miles
    Test number
    782706937245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail18,966 miles (+5,041)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,966 miles
    Test number
    514476737280
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass13,925 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    13,925 miles
    Test number
    884425536207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 ZBU

Does LB03 ZBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 ZBU is valid until 5 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB03 ZBU?
The MOT on LB03 ZBU is valid until 5 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB03 ZBU done?
LB03 ZBU was recorded at 58,784 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2026, an average of 2,267 miles a year.
Has LB03 ZBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 ZBU has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on LB03 ZBU 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 ZBU find?
LB03 ZBU passed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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