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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LD03 MUBMOT history

LD03 MUB is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 29 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 10 Sept 2025 and it has passed 15 of 27 MOT tests, with 91,249 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2024.

LD03 MUB black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Sept 2025
Mileage
91,249 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2024
MOT tests
27
15 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,727 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 MUB
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
29 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 MUB was last recorded at 91,249 miles on 11 Sept 2024, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Apr 2016: 54,896 miles, lower than 54,925 miles on 27 Apr 2016.

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
91,247 miles · 12 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
3,727 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 91,249 miles
  • 2023 – 86,159 miles
  • 2022 – 85,673 miles
  • 2020 – 71,092 miles
  • 2019 – 61,965 miles
  • 2018 – 59,839 miles
  • 2017 – 57,540 miles
  • 2016 – 54,896 miles
  • 2015 – 51,999 miles
  • 2014 – 48,375 miles
  • 2013 – 45,462 miles
  • 2012 – 42,798 miles
  • 2011 – 40,257 miles
  • 2010 – 37,810 miles
  • 2009 – 33,845 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,249 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe, inner sills, suspension component's rear all corroded

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.

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 17 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,249 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    91,249 miles
    Test number
    200719597309
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe, inner sills, suspension component's rear all corroded

  2. Fail91,249 miles (+2)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,249 miles
    Test number
    247027445348
    • MajorPosition lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe, inner sills, suspension component's rear all corroded

  3. Fail91,247 miles (+5,088)5 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,247 miles
    Test number
    358094849828
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine light on

  4. Pass86,159 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    86,159 miles
    Test number
    963065376449
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail86,156 miles (+483)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,156 miles
    Test number
    627568382230
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass85,673 miles (+91)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    85,673 miles
    Test number
    364738124398
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail85,582 miles (+14,490)1 dangerous8 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,582 miles
    Test number
    665772701881
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure center bracket (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens milky (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens milky (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear position backup lights on

  8. Pass71,092 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    71,092 miles
    Test number
    242022490306
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail71,091 miles (+9,126)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,091 miles
    Test number
    389262653837
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass61,965 miles (+2,126)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    61,965 miles
    Test number
    926906291770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass59,839 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    59,839 miles
    Test number
    528564579131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail59,831 miles (+2,291)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,831 miles
    Test number
    221722371979
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  13. Pass57,540 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    57,540 miles
    Test number
    309110396396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail57,539 miles (+2,643)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,539 miles
    Test number
    798289032679
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass54,896 miles (-29)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    54,896 miles
    Test number
    479859221249
    • AdvisoryNearside indicator damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail54,925 miles (+2,926)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,925 miles
    Test number
    817884891765
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside indicator damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass51,999 miles (+3)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    51,999 miles
    Test number
    628214715130
    • NoteEML light on

  18. Fail51,996 miles (+3,621)4 failures2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,996 miles
    Test number
    959773415187
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • NoteEML light on

  19. Pass48,375 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    48,375 miles
    Test number
    389719214145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail48,373 miles (+2,911)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,373 miles
    Test number
    756935314173
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass45,462 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    45,462 miles
    Test number
    988439193095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail45,462 miles (+2,664)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,462 miles
    Test number
    125308093081
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  23. Pass42,798 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    42,798 miles
    Test number
    918454912106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail42,798 miles (+2,541)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,798 miles
    Test number
    988201012199
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass40,257 miles (+2,447)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    40,257 miles
    Test number
    196560281455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass37,810 miles (+3,965)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    37,810 miles
    Test number
    362814700197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass33,845 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    33,845 miles
    Test number
    112117909179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 MUB

Does LD03 MUB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD03 MUB expired on 10 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD03 MUB?
The MOT on LD03 MUB expired on 10 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD03 MUB done?
LD03 MUB was recorded at 91,249 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2024, an average of 3,727 miles a year.
Has LD03 MUB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 MUB has failed 12 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LD03 MUB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Apr 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD03 MUB find?
LD03 MUB passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2024 with 6 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear; headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front, and 3 more.

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