Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,689 cc
LD03 RUJMOT history
LD03 RUJ is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 31 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 108,055 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 108,055 mi
- At MOT on 14 May 2019
- MOT tests
- 29
- 21 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,773 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD03 RUJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- A-Class
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,689 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 31 Mar 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD03 RUJ was last recorded at 108,055 miles on 14 May 2019, 857 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 May 2018.
- Previous MOT
- 107,198 miles · 18 May 2018
- Between the last two tests
- 857 miles
- Average per year
- 4,773 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2019 – 108,055 miles
- 2018 – 107,198 miles
- 2017 – 105,536 miles
- 2016 – 103,174 miles
- 2015 – 102,041 miles
- 2014 – 100,253 miles
- 2013 – 95,460 miles
- 2012 – 90,512 miles
- 2011 – 83,548 miles
- 2010 – 76,223 miles
- 2009 – 68,690 miles
- 2008 – 61,791 miles
- 2007 – 54,132 miles
- 2006 – 45,694 miles
What the latest MOT found
PassPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to testRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track rod inner joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryWindscreen washer aims low/weak
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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017
Windscreen washer aims low
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track rod inner joint
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
29 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
PassMileage not read1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 937105324116
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track rod inner joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryWindscreen washer aims low/weak
FailMileage not read2 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 625509652932
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track rod inner joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryWindscreen washer aims low/weak
PassMileage not read1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2026
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 709950829616
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track rod inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryWindscreen washer aims low
FailMileage not read1 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 619497261252
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track rod inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryWindscreen washer aims low
PassMileage not read1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2025
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 210634544382
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track rod, Inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryWindscreen washer aims low
PassMileage not read2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 558981729363
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
FailMileage not read1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 849375710217
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
PassMileage not read1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 913281530695
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PassMileage not read1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 464523444772
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
PassMileage not read3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 708313680761
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass108,055 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2020
- Odometer
- 108,055 miles
- Test number
- 247344589536
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail108,055 miles (+857)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,055 miles
- Test number
- 250096736369
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass107,198 miles (+1,662)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2019
- Odometer
- 107,198 miles
- Test number
- 466597847738
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass105,536 miles (+2,362)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2018
- Odometer
- 105,536 miles
- Test number
- 729324308273
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexi (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisorySteel wheel fitted to offside rear
Pass103,174 miles (+6)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2017
- Odometer
- 103,174 miles
- Test number
- 596655161990
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to wearbars (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust corroded
- AdvisoryWindscreen damaged
Fail103,168 miles (+1,127)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,168 miles
- Test number
- 124121084401
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to wearbars (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust corroded
- AdvisoryWindscreen damaged
Pass102,041 miles (+1,788)5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 102,041 miles
- Test number
- 898321615151
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteCentre exhaust corroded
- NoteWindscreen damaged
Fail100,253 miles2 repaired3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,253 miles
- Test number
- 166342614144
- Repaired at testCentre Upper Stop lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
- Repaired at testRear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteCentre exhaust corroded
Pass100,253 miles (+4,793)3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 100,253 miles
- Test number
- 525742414172
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteCentre exhaust corroded
Pass95,460 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 95,460 miles
- Test number
- 567082213174
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail95,460 miles (+4,948)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,460 miles
- Test number
- 516818903104
- FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass90,512 miles (+6,964)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 90,512 miles
- Test number
- 699224412160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,548 miles (+7,325)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 83,548 miles
- Test number
- 426924201150
- AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on edges
Pass76,223 miles (+7,533)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 76,223 miles
- Test number
- 980639500154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,690 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 68,690 miles
- Test number
- 663215409154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,690 miles (+6,899)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,690 miles
- Test number
- 703315209198
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass61,791 miles (+7,659)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 61,791 miles
- Test number
- 442102318168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,132 miles (+8,438)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 54,132 miles
- Test number
- 333019407123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,694 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 45,694 miles
- Test number
- 571800816147
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteUNEVEN WEAR N/S/R TYRE TREAD INNER EDGE
Questions about LD03 RUJ
- Does LD03 RUJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD03 RUJ is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LD03 RUJ?
- The MOT on LD03 RUJ is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LD03 RUJ done?
- LD03 RUJ was recorded at 108,055 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2019, an average of 4,773 miles a year.
- Has LD03 RUJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD03 RUJ has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on LD03 RUJ 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 RUJ find?
- LD03 RUJ passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; items removed from driver's view prior to test; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 5 more.
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