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Mercedes-Benz C180

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LC03 WFEMOT history

LC03 WFE is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C180 first used on 30 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 10 Jan 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 143,665 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2024.

LC03 WFE silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Jan 2025
Mileage
143,665 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2024
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,655 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC03 WFE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C180
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC03 WFE was last recorded at 143,665 miles on 8 Jan 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,665 miles · 5 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,655 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 143,665 miles
  • 2023 – 138,184 miles
  • 2021 – 131,578 miles
  • 2020 – 125,275 miles
  • 2019 – 119,225 miles
  • 2018 – 114,103 miles
  • 2017 – 110,150 miles
  • 2016 – 104,334 miles
  • 2015 – 96,217 miles
  • 2014 – 88,793 miles
  • 2013 – 79,752 miles
  • 2012 – 73,050 miles
  • 2011 – 68,150 miles
  • 2010 – 63,192 miles
  • 2009 – 56,554 miles
  • 2008 – 48,114 miles
  • 2007 – 37,884 miles
  • 2006 – 28,188 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,665 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light In mirror unit (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper joint (5.3.4 (a) (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 Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front side

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,665 miles5 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    143,665 miles
    Test number
    982151613415
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light In mirror unit (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail143,665 miles (+5,481)1 dangerous2 major5 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,665 miles
    Test number
    769173112731
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65R15 91H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light In mirror unit (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass138,184 miles (+4)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    138,184 miles
    Test number
    526778458673
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail138,180 miles (+6,602)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,180 miles
    Test number
    237180828597
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass131,578 miles (+6,303)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    131,578 miles
    Test number
    550117007684
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  6. Pass125,275 miles (+6,050)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    125,275 miles
    Test number
    424226376873
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  7. Pass119,225 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    119,225 miles
    Test number
    934983342814
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  8. Fail119,225 miles (+5,122)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,225 miles
    Test number
    429061805832
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view Glass (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  9. Pass114,103 miles (+3,953)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    114,103 miles
    Test number
    113939037664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass110,150 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    110,150 miles
    Test number
    281717937182
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  11. Fail110,150 miles (+5,816)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,150 miles
    Test number
    376071174624
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  12. Pass104,334 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    104,334 miles
    Test number
    750763551575
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Fail104,334 miles (+8,117)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,334 miles
    Test number
    952317981074
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass96,217 miles (+7,424)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    96,217 miles
    Test number
    326787535426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass88,793 miles (+9,041)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    88,793 miles
    Test number
    548733624299
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass79,752 miles (+6,702)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    79,752 miles
    Test number
    969214523254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass73,050 miles (+4,900)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    73,050 miles
    Test number
    179139222224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass68,150 miles (+4,958)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    68,150 miles
    Test number
    207018821225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAll items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted
    • NoteOffside side repeater is cracked
  19. Pass63,192 miles (+6,638)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    63,192 miles
    Test number
    414575130206
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront wipers smear
  20. Pass56,554 miles (+8,440)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    56,554 miles
    Test number
    783576539276
    • 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)
  21. Pass48,114 miles (+10,230)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    48,114 miles
    Test number
    551862138250
    • NoteAll items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted
    • NoteSmall cracks in offside repeater lamp in mirror
  22. Pass37,884 miles (+9,696)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    37,884 miles
    Test number
    391312527456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,188 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    28,188 miles
    Test number
    833224846297
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge.
    • NoteO/s/r tyre on wear bars.

Questions about LC03 WFE

Does LC03 WFE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC03 WFE expired on 10 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC03 WFE?
The MOT on LC03 WFE expired on 10 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC03 WFE done?
LC03 WFE was recorded at 143,665 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2024, an average of 6,655 miles a year.
Has LC03 WFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC03 WFE has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LC03 WFE 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 LC03 WFE find?
LC03 WFE passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2024 with 5 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper ball joint; nearside front side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light in mirror unit; nearside rear tyre obviously under inflated, and 5 more.

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