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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LD03 MWCMOT history

LD03 MWC is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 28 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 28 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 79,444 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.

LD03 MWC silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Feb 2027
Mileage
79,444 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,757 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 MWC
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
28 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 MWC was last recorded at 79,444 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 7,735 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,709 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,735 miles
Average per year
3,757 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,444 miles
  • 2025 – 71,709 miles
  • 2024 – 65,934 miles
  • 2023 – 62,972 miles
  • 2022 – 60,553 miles
  • 2021 – 57,491 miles
  • 2020 – 55,736 miles
  • 2019 – 54,032 miles
  • 2018 – 51,376 miles
  • 2017 – 47,253 miles
  • 2016 – 44,626 miles
  • 2014 – 42,612 miles
  • 2013 – 39,366 miles
  • 2012 – 36,251 miles
  • 2010 – 32,710 miles
  • 2009 – 24,295 miles
  • 2008 – 14,619 miles
  • 2007 – 6,152 miles
  • 2006 – 4,702 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,444 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryCan not fully inspect sills sill covers

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.

  • Front number plate poorly secured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Boot checked from inside vevicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Exhaust rear hanger corroded off but system still secure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front brake pads starting to wear low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,444 miles (+7,735)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    79,444 miles
    Test number
    987676017900
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCan not fully inspect sills sill covers

  2. Pass71,709 miles (+5,775)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    71,709 miles
    Test number
    482432745676
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass65,934 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    65,934 miles
    Test number
    109515770676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail65,924 miles (+2,952)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,924 miles
    Test number
    186091990180
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Inner and outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Inner and outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

  5. Pass62,972 miles (+2,419)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    62,972 miles
    Test number
    764503504028
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass60,553 miles (+3,062)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    60,553 miles
    Test number
    821119789752
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass57,491 miles (+1,755)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    57,491 miles
    Test number
    306180493990
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass55,736 miles (+1,704)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    55,736 miles
    Test number
    784936014695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass54,032 miles (+2,656)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    54,032 miles
    Test number
    183663415395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass51,376 miles (+4,123)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    51,376 miles
    Test number
    946571979775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass47,253 miles (+21)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    47,253 miles
    Test number
    246663344721
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoot checked from inside vevicle
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear hanger corroded off but system still secure
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads starting to wear low
    • AdvisoryFront number plate poorly secured
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and sill covers fitted

  12. Fail47,232 miles (+2,606)2 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,232 miles
    Test number
    946527791411
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoot checked from inside vevicle
    • AdvisoryDamp on fuel filter and smell of fuel
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear hanger corroded off but system still secure
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads starting to wear low
    • AdvisoryFront number plate poorly secured
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre cracking in tread
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and sill covers fitted

  13. Pass44,626 miles (+2,014)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    44,626 miles
    Test number
    569777053713
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBonnet release lever poor operation
    • AdvisoryBrake discs poor condition
    • AdvisoryFront inner brake pads appear low
    • AdvisoryFront number plate poorly secured
    • AdvisoryRear tyres tread cracking
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and sill covers fitted

  14. Pass42,612 miles (+3,246)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    42,612 miles
    Test number
    928792774287
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoot not opening checked area from rear seats
    • NoteBrake resivoir low
    • NoteFront brake pads appear low
    • NoteN/s wiper appears to be fitted incorrectly

  15. Pass39,366 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    39,366 miles
    Test number
    425016283164
    • NoteStonechips to windscreen

  16. Fail39,366 miles (+3,115)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,366 miles
    Test number
    928856783107
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteStonechips to windscreen

  17. Pass36,251 miles7 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2013
    Odometer
    36,251 miles
    Test number
    367656632109
    • NoteAdvanced brake judder from all brakes, All brake discs have corrosion
    • NoteFront number plate poorly secured
    • NoteFront tyres are wearing on their edges
    • NoteNo road TAX on vehicle
    • NoteNoise on rear brakes (inboard shoes)
    • NoteOffside front, lower, rear suspension arm inner bush starting to seperate
    • NoteSRS light on

  18. Fail36,251 miles (+3,541)1 failure7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,251 miles
    Test number
    297445432442
    • 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)
    • NoteAdvanced brake judder from all brakes, All brake discs have corrosion
    • NoteFront number plate poorly secured
    • NoteFront tyres are wearing on their edges
    • NoteNo road TAX on vehicle
    • NoteNoise on rear brakes (inboard shoes)
    • NoteOffside front, lower, rear suspension arm inner bush starting to seperate
    • NoteSRS light on

  19. Pass32,710 miles (+8,415)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    32,710 miles
    Test number
    650504570141
    • NoteSRS light on
    • NoteFront brake discs have advanced corrosion
    • NoteStone chip to windscreen

  20. Pass24,295 miles (+202)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    24,295 miles
    Test number
    171671599091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail24,093 miles (+9,474)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,093 miles
    Test number
    721676489006
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s front upper ball joint gaiter split

  22. Pass14,619 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    14,619 miles
    Test number
    463168388047
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAirbag warning light on

  23. Fail14,619 miles (+8,467)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,619 miles
    Test number
    163148788491
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAirbag warning light on
    • NoteNoise on rear brakes

  24. Pass6,152 miles (+1,450)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    6,152 miles
    Test number
    200736687085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail4,702 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,702 miles
    Test number
    203330086049
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass4,702 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    4,702 miles
    Test number
    604190886051
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LD03 MWC

Does LD03 MWC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD03 MWC is valid until 28 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD03 MWC?
The MOT on LD03 MWC is valid until 28 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD03 MWC done?
LD03 MWC was recorded at 79,444 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 3,757 miles a year.
Has LD03 MWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 MWC has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LD03 MWC 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 MWC find?
LD03 MWC passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front inner suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.

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