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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LD03 LSZMOT history

LD03 LSZ is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 15 May 2003. Its MOT expired on 4 Jul 2024 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 89,378 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jul 2023.

LD03 LSZ silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Jul 2024
Mileage
89,378 mi
At MOT on 5 Jul 2023
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,311 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 LSZ
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
15 May 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
5 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 LSZ was last recorded at 89,378 miles on 5 Jul 2023, 4,193 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Apr 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Apr 2012: 50,992 miles, lower than 73,241 miles on 14 Apr 2011.

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
85,185 miles · 6 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
4,193 miles
Average per year
4,311 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 89,378 miles
  • 2022 – 85,185 miles
  • 2020 – 79,438 miles
  • 2016 – 73,793 miles
  • 2015 – 69,606 miles
  • 2014 – 64,559 miles
  • 2013 – 58,406 miles
  • 2012 – 50,992 miles
  • 2011 – 73,241 miles
  • 2010 – 39,564 miles
  • 2009 – 33,592 miles
  • 2008 – 27,289 miles
  • 2007 – 21,108 miles
  • 2006 – 15,202 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,378 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront front wipers slight defective
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both nearside & offside (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Engine erratic RPM / Surging revs / intermittent fluctuating values

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

18 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,378 miles (+4,193)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    89,378 miles
    Test number
    158992521833
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront front wipers slight defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass85,185 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    85,185 miles
    Test number
    887943152207
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracking (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail85,185 miles (+5,747)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,185 miles
    Test number
    837625264335
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracking (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass79,438 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    79,438 miles
    Test number
    364991078573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail79,438 miles (+5,645)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,438 miles
    Test number
    974409892062
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass73,793 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    73,793 miles
    Test number
    205321117341
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both nearside & offside (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryEngine erratic RPM / Surging revs / intermittent fluctuating values

  7. Fail73,793 miles (+4,187)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,793 miles
    Test number
    654754979530
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both nearside & offside (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryEngine erratic RPM / Surging revs / intermittent fluctuating values

  8. Pass69,606 miles (+5,047)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    69,606 miles
    Test number
    787808175133
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  9. Pass64,559 miles (+6,153)13 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    64,559 miles
    Test number
    238342484426
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  10. Pass58,406 miles (+7,414)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    58,406 miles
    Test number
    779506053118
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Pass50,992 miles (-22,249)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    50,992 miles
    Test number
    669490512130
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass73,241 miles (+33,677)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    73,241 miles
    Test number
    916884501183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass39,564 miles (+5,972)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    39,564 miles
    Test number
    561696300181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,592 miles (+6,303)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    33,592 miles
    Test number
    114034409172
    • 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)
    • NoteN/S/F tyre has cut in sidewall, but no ply or cords visible!!!

  15. Pass27,289 miles (+6,181)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    27,289 miles
    Test number
    291382218198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass21,108 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2008
    Odometer
    21,108 miles
    Test number
    250420817465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail21,095 miles (+5,893)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,095 miles
    Test number
    731640417108
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass15,202 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2007
    Odometer
    15,202 miles
    Test number
    291760916111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 LSZ

Does LD03 LSZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD03 LSZ expired on 4 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD03 LSZ?
The MOT on LD03 LSZ expired on 4 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD03 LSZ done?
LD03 LSZ was recorded at 89,378 miles at its MOT on 5 Jul 2023, an average of 4,311 miles a year.
Has LD03 LSZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 LSZ has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on LD03 LSZ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Apr 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD03 LSZ find?
LD03 LSZ passed its latest MOT on 5 Jul 2023 with 6 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs worn; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; front front wipers slight defective, and 3 more.

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