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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LD03 LRUMOT history

LD03 LRU is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 16 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 15 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 30 MOT tests, with 70,191 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

LD03 LRU silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Aug 2027
Mileage
70,191 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
30
22 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,791 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 LRU
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
16 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 LRU was last recorded at 70,191 miles on 11 Aug 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Aug 2026: 70,191 miles, lower than 87,347 miles on 7 Aug 2025.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
87,347 miles · 7 Aug 2025
Average per year
2,791 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,191 miles
  • 2025 – 87,347 miles
  • 2024 – 66,021 miles
  • 2023 – 64,944 miles
  • 2022 – 63,353 miles
  • 2021 – 61,571 miles
  • 2020 – 59,126 miles
  • 2019 – 57,153 miles
  • 2018 – 54,879 miles
  • 2017 – 51,895 miles
  • 2016 – 48,345 miles
  • 2015 – 45,587 miles
  • 2014 – 42,575 miles
  • 2013 – 39,168 miles
  • 2012 – 35,162 miles
  • 2011 – 30,410 miles
  • 2010 – 26,523 miles
  • 2009 – 23,098 miles
  • 2008 – 19,687 miles
  • 2007 – 16,417 miles
  • 2006 – 13,349 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,191 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

30 tests since 29 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,191 miles (-17,156)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    70,191 miles
    Test number
    115211825460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass87,347 miles (+20,001)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    87,347 miles
    Test number
    733434436863
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail67,346 miles (+1,325)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,346 miles
    Test number
    904237581179
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass66,021 miles (+12)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    66,021 miles
    Test number
    125226976862
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Fail66,009 miles (+1,065)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,009 miles
    Test number
    577284643721
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass64,944 miles (+1,591)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    64,944 miles
    Test number
    230088899166
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring testable items
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass63,353 miles (+1,782)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    63,353 miles
    Test number
    339869873145
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring testable items
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass61,571 miles (+2,445)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    61,571 miles
    Test number
    209822413047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  9. Pass59,126 miles (+242)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    59,126 miles
    Test number
    609614402402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail58,884 miles (+1,731)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,884 miles
    Test number
    408146950184
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various places (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion too undercarriage, not considered excessive
  11. Pass57,153 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    57,153 miles
    Test number
    221896234661
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  12. Fail57,152 miles (+2,273)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,152 miles
    Test number
    131516704451
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  13. Pass54,879 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    54,879 miles
    Test number
    200718394136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  14. Fail54,877 miles (+2,982)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,877 miles
    Test number
    597596484447
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  15. Pass51,895 miles (+3,550)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    51,895 miles
    Test number
    698557311090
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass48,345 miles (+2,758)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    48,345 miles
    Test number
    309486273440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,587 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    45,587 miles
    Test number
    788327865143
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  18. Fail45,587 miles (+3,012)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,587 miles
    Test number
    496307265190
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  19. Pass42,575 miles (+3,407)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    42,575 miles
    Test number
    536017664169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,168 miles (+4,006)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    39,168 miles
    Test number
    708113093110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,162 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    35,162 miles
    Test number
    225635582439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail35,162 miles (+4,752)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,162 miles
    Test number
    898845082178
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
  23. Pass30,410 miles (+3,887)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    30,410 miles
    Test number
    446893571193
    • NoteNearside front tyre is worn on outer edge
  24. Pass26,523 miles (+3,425)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    26,523 miles
    Test number
    331468860148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass23,098 miles (+3,411)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    23,098 miles
    Test number
    500838569194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass19,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    19,687 miles
    Test number
    292088598490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail19,687 miles (+837)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,687 miles
    Test number
    252948998196
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  28. Pass18,850 miles (+2,433)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    18,850 miles
    Test number
    962043898054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass16,417 miles (+3,068)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    16,417 miles
    Test number
    291156707491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass13,349 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    13,349 miles
    Test number
    313868586062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 LRU

Does LD03 LRU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD03 LRU is valid until 15 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD03 LRU?
The MOT on LD03 LRU is valid until 15 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD03 LRU done?
LD03 LRU was recorded at 70,191 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 2,791 miles a year.
Has LD03 LRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 LRU has failed 8 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LD03 LRU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Aug 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD03 LRU find?
LD03 LRU passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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