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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LB03 ZFMMOT history

LB03 ZFM is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 22 Aug 2003. Its MOT expired on 23 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 119,810 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Oct 2024
Mileage
119,810 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2023
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,763 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 ZFM
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
22 Aug 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 ZFM was last recorded at 119,810 miles on 24 Oct 2023, 3,859 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,951 miles · 13 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
3,859 miles
Average per year
5,763 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 119,810 miles
  • 2022 – 115,951 miles
  • 2021 – 106,688 miles
  • 2020 – 99,552 miles
  • 2019 – 92,908 miles
  • 2018 – 88,284 miles
  • 2017 – 86,988 miles
  • 2016 – 85,835 miles
  • 2015 – 83,668 miles
  • 2014 – 77,894 miles
  • 2013 – 74,063 miles
  • 2012 – 70,069 miles
  • 2011 – 65,921 miles
  • 2010 – 57,519 miles
  • 2009 – 53,351 miles
  • 2008 – 45,544 miles
  • 2007 – 30,876 miles
  • 2006 – 20,773 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,810 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (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.

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,810 miles (+3,859)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    119,810 miles
    Test number
    953389685259
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass115,951 miles (+9,263)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    115,951 miles
    Test number
    853810525388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass106,688 miles (+7,136)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    106,688 miles
    Test number
    478169129078
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass99,552 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    99,552 miles
    Test number
    476358164918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail99,552 miles (+6,644)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,552 miles
    Test number
    107499114857
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass92,908 miles (+4,624)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    92,908 miles
    Test number
    927268662730
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass88,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    88,284 miles
    Test number
    731317015015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail88,289 miles (+1,301)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,289 miles
    Test number
    437695751816
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

  9. Pass86,988 miles (+1,153)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    86,988 miles
    Test number
    884101033626
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

  10. Pass85,835 miles (+2,167)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    85,835 miles
    Test number
    839936511047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass83,668 miles (+5,774)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    83,668 miles
    Test number
    424658263620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass77,894 miles (+3,831)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    77,894 miles
    Test number
    787228614214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass74,063 miles (+3,994)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    74,063 miles
    Test number
    176608213237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass70,069 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    70,069 miles
    Test number
    545948422263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail70,069 miles (+4,148)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,069 miles
    Test number
    975898222219
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  16. Pass65,921 miles (+8,402)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    65,921 miles
    Test number
    389384631254
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

  17. Pass57,519 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    57,519 miles
    Test number
    422419630227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail57,514 miles (+4,163)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,514 miles
    Test number
    542805730260
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  19. Pass53,351 miles (+7,807)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    53,351 miles
    Test number
    491563529293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass45,544 miles (+14,668)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    45,544 miles
    Test number
    750680128276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,876 miles (+10,103)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    30,876 miles
    Test number
    500001727260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,773 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    20,773 miles
    Test number
    362589426407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 ZFM

Does LB03 ZFM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB03 ZFM expired on 23 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB03 ZFM?
The MOT on LB03 ZFM expired on 23 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB03 ZFM done?
LB03 ZFM was recorded at 119,810 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2023, an average of 5,763 miles a year.
Has LB03 ZFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 ZFM has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on LB03 ZFM 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 ZFM find?
LB03 ZFM passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2023 with 4 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both side; front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side; front lower suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both side, and 1 more.

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