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Red · Petrol · 2003 · 2,597 cc

LD03 LSCMOT history

LD03 LSC is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 23 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 17 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 123,864 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

LD03 LSC red Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 May 2027
Mileage
123,864 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,011 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 LSC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,597 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
23 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 May 2027
Latest MOT test
18 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 LSC was last recorded at 123,864 miles on 18 May 2026, 3,759 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,105 miles · 26 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,759 miles
Average per year
5,011 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,864 miles
  • 2025 – 120,105 miles
  • 2024 – 111,699 miles
  • 2023 – 104,380 miles
  • 2022 – 100,592 miles
  • 2021 – 94,512 miles
  • 2020 – 86,132 miles
  • 2019 – 79,582 miles
  • 2018 – 71,477 miles
  • 2017 – 67,957 miles
  • 2016 – 65,414 miles
  • 2015 – 63,644 miles
  • 2014 – 61,022 miles
  • 2013 – 59,105 miles
  • 2012 – 57,521 miles
  • 2011 – 54,838 miles
  • 2010 – 51,659 miles
  • 2009 – 44,409 miles
  • 2008 – 38,090 miles
  • 2007 – 30,277 miles
  • 2006 – 23,144 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,864 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted wheel rim damaged on out edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Charging system malfunction indicator on dashboard

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 11 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,864 miles (+3,759)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2027
    Odometer
    123,864 miles
    Test number
    701051642983
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted wheel rim damaged on out edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass120,105 miles (+8,406)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    120,105 miles
    Test number
    273895380681
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass111,699 miles (+19)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    111,699 miles
    Test number
    374133993963
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail111,680 miles (+7,300)5 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,680 miles
    Test number
    603840950432
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass104,380 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    104,380 miles
    Test number
    723906454671
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail104,380 miles (+3,788)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,380 miles
    Test number
    188484255841
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass100,592 miles (+6,080)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    100,592 miles
    Test number
    426843950867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass94,512 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    94,512 miles
    Test number
    792616350711
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight creaking noise from front suspension top mounts

  9. Fail94,512 miles (+8,380)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,512 miles
    Test number
    458193273259
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight creaking noise from front suspension top mounts

  10. Pass86,132 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    86,132 miles
    Test number
    608175494080
    • AdvisoryCharging system malfunction indicator on dashboard
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail86,132 miles (+6,550)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,132 miles
    Test number
    281262228212
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCharging system malfunction indicator on dashboard
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both leading and trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement leading (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass79,582 miles (+8,105)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    79,582 miles
    Test number
    170326496022
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass71,477 miles (+3,520)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    71,477 miles
    Test number
    212376660386
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides drop links (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake hoses perished

  14. Pass67,957 miles (+2,543)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    67,957 miles
    Test number
    467039657203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass65,414 miles (+1,770)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    65,414 miles
    Test number
    419991693120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  16. Pass63,644 miles (+2,622)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    63,644 miles
    Test number
    849212065193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass61,022 miles (+1,917)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    61,022 miles
    Test number
    686203364167
    • AdvisoryNearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  18. Pass59,105 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    59,105 miles
    Test number
    267254763442
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail59,105 miles (+1,584)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,105 miles
    Test number
    178994863175
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass57,521 miles (+2,683)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    57,521 miles
    Test number
    148337062130
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass54,838 miles (+3,179)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    54,838 miles
    Test number
    589683811117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass51,659 miles (+7,250)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    51,659 miles
    Test number
    290864480085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,409 miles (+6,319)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    44,409 miles
    Test number
    912288399001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,090 miles (+7,813)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    38,090 miles
    Test number
    134982418105
    • 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)

  25. Pass30,277 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    30,277 miles
    Test number
    362253007178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail30,277 miles (+7,133)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,277 miles
    Test number
    532953207163
    • 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)

  27. Pass23,144 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    23,144 miles
    Test number
    611721206170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail23,144 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,144 miles
    Test number
    732231306111
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Questions about LD03 LSC

Does LD03 LSC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD03 LSC is valid until 17 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD03 LSC?
The MOT on LD03 LSC is valid until 17 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD03 LSC done?
LD03 LSC was recorded at 123,864 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 5,011 miles a year.
Has LD03 LSC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 LSC has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LD03 LSC 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 LSC find?
LD03 LSC passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted wheel rim damaged on out edge; nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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