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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LD03 KMUMOT history

LD03 KMU is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 28 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 80,903 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

LD03 KMU black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jul 2027
Mileage
80,903 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,250 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 KMU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 KMU was last recorded at 80,903 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 1,147 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,756 miles · 19 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,147 miles
Average per year
3,250 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,903 miles
  • 2025 – 79,756 miles
  • 2024 – 79,512 miles
  • 2023 – 78,254 miles
  • 2021 – 78,218 miles
  • 2019 – 75,914 miles
  • 2018 – 73,706 miles
  • 2017 – 70,246 miles
  • 2016 – 66,564 miles
  • 2015 – 62,190 miles
  • 2014 – 57,740 miles
  • 2013 – 52,681 miles
  • 2012 – 49,002 miles
  • 2011 – 41,083 miles
  • 2010 – 35,143 miles
  • 2009 – 30,549 miles
  • 2008 – 24,532 miles
  • 2007 – 18,613 miles
  • 2006 – 14,995 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,903 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))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.

  • Nearside headlight beam pattern deteriorating slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test large sat nav

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Majority of brake pipes obscured by covers etc

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,903 miles (+1,147)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    80,903 miles
    Test number
    277859799959
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Pass79,756 miles (+244)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    79,756 miles
    Test number
    226675658391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass79,512 miles (+1,258)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    79,512 miles
    Test number
    425302020471
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Driveshaft Corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Driveshaft Corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above Axle/Cross Member (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass78,254 miles (+36)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    78,254 miles
    Test number
    579658312945
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle beam dots of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake slightly sticking when released
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection on components

  5. Pass78,218 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    78,218 miles
    Test number
    612203504094
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail78,218 miles (+2,304)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,218 miles
    Test number
    939466699500
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass75,914 miles (+2,208)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    75,914 miles
    Test number
    206550855136
    • DangerousNearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in inner edge … will require tyre if punctured
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes corroding slightly … note 75% of metal brake pipes behind covers …. advise remove covers and check condition (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlight beam pattern deteriorating slightly

  8. Pass73,706 miles (+3,460)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    73,706 miles
    Test number
    187683190856
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass70,246 miles (+35)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    70,246 miles
    Test number
    750093083733
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test large sat nav
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryMajority of brake pipes obscured by covers etc

  10. Fail70,211 miles (+3,647)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,211 miles
    Test number
    867114745348
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test large sat nav
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre pressure appears very low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryMajority of brake pipes obscured by covers etc

  11. Pass66,564 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    66,564 miles
    Test number
    685596646427
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres less than 3mm...n/s worst (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBelly plates and covers obscuring components
    • AdvisoryCannot see base of rear springs
    • AdvisoryNearside headlight beam pattern deteriorating slightly
    • AdvisoryRear seats folded / obscured (seat belts not checked)

  12. Fail66,564 miles (+4,374)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,564 miles
    Test number
    708553998222
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low beam pattern poor also (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres less than 3mm...n/s worst (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBelly plates and covers obscuring components
    • AdvisoryCannot see base of rear springs
    • AdvisoryRear seats folded / obscured (seat belts not checked)

  13. Pass62,190 miles (+4,450)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    62,190 miles
    Test number
    829874155193
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass57,740 miles (+5,059)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    57,740 miles
    Test number
    267594234455
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass52,681 miles (+3,679)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    52,681 miles
    Test number
    265095633142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,002 miles (+173)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    49,002 miles
    Test number
    799933002109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail48,829 miles (+7,746)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,829 miles
    Test number
    859196992002
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass41,083 miles (+5,940)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    41,083 miles
    Test number
    228067711103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,143 miles (+4,594)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    35,143 miles
    Test number
    503139290020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,549 miles (+6,017)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    30,549 miles
    Test number
    292170809174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,532 miles (+5,919)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    24,532 miles
    Test number
    931537948023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,613 miles (+3,618)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    18,613 miles
    Test number
    561689817047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass14,995 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    14,995 miles
    Test number
    202822806468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 KMU

Does LD03 KMU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD03 KMU is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD03 KMU?
The MOT on LD03 KMU is valid until 21 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD03 KMU done?
LD03 KMU was recorded at 80,903 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 3,250 miles a year.
Has LD03 KMU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 KMU has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LD03 KMU 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 KMU find?
LD03 KMU passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output.

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