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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LD03 BKLMOT history

LD03 BKL is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 14 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 14 Feb 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 117,488 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Feb 2023.

LD03 BKL silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Feb 2024
Mileage
117,488 mi
At MOT on 15 Feb 2023
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,506 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 BKL
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
14 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 BKL was last recorded at 117,488 miles on 15 Feb 2023, 3,470 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,018 miles · 24 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
3,470 miles
Average per year
4,506 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 117,488 miles
  • 2022 – 114,018 miles
  • 2021 – 108,033 miles
  • 2020 – 102,952 miles
  • 2019 – 98,154 miles
  • 2018 – 97,400 miles
  • 2017 – 95,519 miles
  • 2016 – 93,124 miles
  • 2015 – 91,276 miles
  • 2014 – 90,419 miles
  • 2013 – 89,937 miles
  • 2012 – 88,572 miles
  • 2011 – 87,417 miles
  • 2010 – 84,291 miles
  • 2009 – 77,300 miles
  • 2008 – 67,437 miles
  • 2007 – 54,534 miles
  • 2006 – 41,251 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,488 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective near rear diff. (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Attention tocentre exhaust bracket

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass117,488 miles1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    117,488 miles
    Test number
    784538221208
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective near rear diff. (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail117,486 miles (+3,468)1 major1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,486 miles
    Test number
    422268142564
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective near rear diff. (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass114,018 miles (+5,985)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    114,018 miles
    Test number
    420498127056
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass108,033 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    108,033 miles
    Test number
    828928252549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail108,033 miles (+5,081)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,033 miles
    Test number
    388774460667
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass102,952 miles (+4,798)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    102,952 miles
    Test number
    100221619226
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAttention to centre exhaust bracket

  7. Pass98,154 miles (+754)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    98,154 miles
    Test number
    933850997984
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened tie bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened tie bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass97,400 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    97,400 miles
    Test number
    147740499283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail97,376 miles (+1,857)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,376 miles
    Test number
    219041788842
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  10. Pass95,519 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    95,519 miles
    Test number
    365737240795
    • AdvisoryAttention tocentre exhaust bracket

  11. Fail95,502 miles (+2,378)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,502 miles
    Test number
    690866514788
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryAttention tocentre exhaust bracket

  12. Pass93,124 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    93,124 miles
    Test number
    814233258644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail93,116 miles (+1,840)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,116 miles
    Test number
    710132962515
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass91,276 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    91,276 miles
    Test number
    187879675044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail91,276 miles (+857)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,276 miles
    Test number
    726070575090
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  16. Pass90,419 miles (+482)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    90,419 miles
    Test number
    698300074061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass89,937 miles (+1,365)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    89,937 miles
    Test number
    359124563082
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAttention to rear exhaust braket

  18. Fail88,572 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,572 miles
    Test number
    118458062070
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass88,572 miles (+1,155)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    88,572 miles
    Test number
    859338062040
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass87,417 miles (+3,126)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    87,417 miles
    Test number
    497013671057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass84,291 miles (+6,991)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    84,291 miles
    Test number
    933918060052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass77,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    77,300 miles
    Test number
    724588769060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail77,300 miles (+9,863)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,300 miles
    Test number
    943708269064
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  24. Pass67,437 miles (+12,903)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    67,437 miles
    Test number
    940831178078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  25. Pass54,534 miles (+13,283)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    54,534 miles
    Test number
    872002377071
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  26. Pass41,251 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    41,251 miles
    Test number
    131796976481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 BKL

Does LD03 BKL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD03 BKL expired on 14 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD03 BKL?
The MOT on LD03 BKL expired on 14 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD03 BKL done?
LD03 BKL was recorded at 117,488 miles at its MOT on 15 Feb 2023, an average of 4,506 miles a year.
Has LD03 BKL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 BKL has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LD03 BKL 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 LD03 BKL find?
LD03 BKL passed its latest MOT on 15 Feb 2023 with 1 minor defect and 14 advisories: offside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 12 more.

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