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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LB03 ZKJMOT history

LB03 ZKJ is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 25 Jul 2025 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 182,947 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Jul 2025
Mileage
182,947 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2024
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
9,654 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 ZKJ
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
31 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 ZKJ was last recorded at 182,947 miles on 23 Jul 2024, 276 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,671 miles · 16 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
276 miles
Average per year
9,654 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 182,947 miles
  • 2023 – 163,506 miles
  • 2022 – 143,677 miles
  • 2021 – 127,738 miles
  • 2020 – 116,715 miles
  • 2019 – 106,185 miles
  • 2018 – 90,886 miles
  • 2017 – 75,308 miles
  • 2016 – 61,542 miles
  • 2015 – 57,121 miles
  • 2014 – 52,134 miles
  • 2013 – 48,427 miles
  • 2012 – 45,141 miles
  • 2011 – 38,280 miles
  • 2010 – 30,693 miles
  • 2009 – 23,279 miles
  • 2008 – 18,435 miles
  • 2007 – 11,387 miles
  • 2006 – 8,742 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,947 miles
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced including coil springs rear and brake pipe. (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 7 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,947 miles (+276)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    182,947 miles
    Test number
    802397399826
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced including coil springs rear and brake pipe. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail182,671 miles (+19,165)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,671 miles
    Test number
    764662134531
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced including coil springs rear and brake pipe. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass163,506 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    163,506 miles
    Test number
    401163765016
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail163,506 miles (+19,829)2 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,506 miles
    Test number
    869514839359
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass143,677 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    143,677 miles
    Test number
    459544540321
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail143,677 miles (+15,939)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,677 miles
    Test number
    443275181517
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass127,738 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    127,738 miles
    Test number
    381133558285
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Nearside & Offside Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail127,738 miles (+11,023)1 dangerous5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,738 miles
    Test number
    545455037547
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested due to Nearside front Lower Ball Joint / Nearside Front Tyre Cords Exposed (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Nearside & Offside Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass116,715 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    116,715 miles
    Test number
    328508963093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (wearing on outer edge) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertray fitted
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has surface corrosion

  10. Fail116,715 miles (+10,530)1 dangerous1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,715 miles
    Test number
    686887033034
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (wearing on outer edge) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertray fitted
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has surface corrosion

  11. Pass106,185 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    106,185 miles
    Test number
    475951336087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle covered

  12. Fail106,184 miles (+15,298)1 dangerous4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,184 miles
    Test number
    395251953354
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle covered

  13. Pass90,886 miles (+151)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    90,886 miles
    Test number
    558932944487
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  14. Fail90,735 miles (+15,427)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,735 miles
    Test number
    549431020596
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  15. Pass75,308 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    75,308 miles
    Test number
    428759478080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail75,308 miles (+10,916)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,308 miles
    Test number
    461343707029
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass64,392 miles (+2,850)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    64,392 miles
    Test number
    294572773055
    • AdvisoryUnder-lays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass61,542 miles (+4,421)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    61,542 miles
    Test number
    123526338021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass57,121 miles (+4,987)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    57,121 miles
    Test number
    819672205277
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded
    • NoteRear suspension corroded

  20. Pass52,134 miles (+3,707)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    52,134 miles
    Test number
    626663584136
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFloor covers fitted
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  21. Pass48,427 miles (+3,286)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    48,427 miles
    Test number
    409546293169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteExhaust system has mount broken at rear silencer area but still adequately supported.

  22. Pass45,141 miles (+6,861)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    45,141 miles
    Test number
    865530112283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass38,280 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    38,280 miles
    Test number
    697413611239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail38,277 miles (+7,584)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,277 miles
    Test number
    339564701475
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  25. Pass30,693 miles (+7,414)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    30,693 miles
    Test number
    290337390446
    • NoteTyre side walls scrubbed

  26. Pass23,279 miles (+4,844)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    23,279 miles
    Test number
    440771219230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass18,435 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    18,435 miles
    Test number
    670495338205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail18,435 miles (+7,048)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,435 miles
    Test number
    703685438215
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  29. Pass11,387 miles (+2,645)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    11,387 miles
    Test number
    464349517298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass8,742 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    8,742 miles
    Test number
    450318786127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 ZKJ

Does LB03 ZKJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB03 ZKJ expired on 25 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB03 ZKJ?
The MOT on LB03 ZKJ expired on 25 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB03 ZKJ done?
LB03 ZKJ was recorded at 182,947 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2024, an average of 9,654 miles a year.
Has LB03 ZKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 ZKJ has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LB03 ZKJ 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 ZKJ find?
LB03 ZKJ passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2024 with 1 advisory: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced including coil springs rear and brake pipe..

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