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Purple · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LD03 YBJMOT history

LD03 YBJ is a purple petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 27 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 10 May 2024 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 62,459 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2023.

LD03 YBJ purple Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 May 2024
Mileage
62,459 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2023
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,197 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 YBJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 May 2024
Latest MOT test
11 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 YBJ was last recorded at 62,459 miles on 11 May 2023, 363 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,096 miles · 22 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
363 miles
Average per year
2,197 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 62,459 miles
  • 2022 – 62,096 miles
  • 2021 – 61,552 miles
  • 2020 – 60,877 miles
  • 2019 – 59,300 miles
  • 2018 – 57,020 miles
  • 2017 – 52,027 miles
  • 2016 – 50,051 miles
  • 2015 – 48,994 miles
  • 2014 – 47,181 miles
  • 2013 – 44,563 miles
  • 2012 – 43,323 miles
  • 2011 – 42,382 miles
  • 2010 – 41,143 miles
  • 2009 – 39,616 miles
  • 2008 – 38,272 miles
  • 2007 – 32,882 miles
  • 2006 – 24,682 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,459 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,459 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    62,459 miles
    Test number
    357298649164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail62,459 miles (+363)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,459 miles
    Test number
    145291821760
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass62,096 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    62,096 miles
    Test number
    157466585313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail62,074 miles (+522)2 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,074 miles
    Test number
    445568934624
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Road wheel more than one fixing missing n/s o/s (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryReversing lamp interference with directional indicator
  5. Pass61,552 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    61,552 miles
    Test number
    788648642469
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  6. Fail61,552 miles (+675)1 repaired2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,552 miles
    Test number
    955980184915
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  7. Pass60,877 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    60,877 miles
    Test number
    275438403576
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • 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))
  8. Fail60,877 miles (+1,577)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,877 miles
    Test number
    463354784945
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • 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))
  9. Pass59,300 miles (+2,280)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    59,300 miles
    Test number
    736112995335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass57,020 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    57,020 miles
    Test number
    924856502674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail57,009 miles (+4,982)3 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,009 miles
    Test number
    640790187219
    • FailureCentral Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  12. Pass52,027 miles (+1,976)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    52,027 miles
    Test number
    843706487533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass50,051 miles (+1,057)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    50,051 miles
    Test number
    874982457279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass48,994 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    48,994 miles
    Test number
    406418865002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail48,993 miles (+1,812)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,993 miles
    Test number
    215078865068
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  16. Pass47,181 miles (+2,618)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    47,181 miles
    Test number
    956144764040
    • NoteSmall cut in offside rear tyre also wearing on inner and outer edges
  17. Pass44,563 miles (+1,240)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    44,563 miles
    Test number
    426980463019
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSmall cut in n/s/r tyre wall
  18. Pass43,323 miles (+18)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    43,323 miles
    Test number
    777913972015
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSmall cut in n/s/r tyre wall
  19. Fail43,305 miles (+923)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,305 miles
    Test number
    996149362021
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSmall cut in n/s/r tyre wall
  20. Pass42,382 miles (+1,239)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    42,382 miles
    Test number
    355696061050
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSmall cut in n/s/f tyre wall
  21. Pass41,143 miles (+1,527)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    41,143 miles
    Test number
    511195770011
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass39,616 miles (+217)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    39,616 miles
    Test number
    690697779062
    • NoteRear number plate deterating.
  23. Fail39,399 miles (+1,127)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,399 miles
    Test number
    161410479432
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear number plate deterating.
  24. Pass38,272 miles (+5,390)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    38,272 miles
    Test number
    943270868050
    • NoteRear number plate deterating.
  25. Pass32,882 miles (+8,200)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    32,882 miles
    Test number
    840742477049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass24,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    24,682 miles
    Test number
    152880266031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail24,679 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,679 miles
    Test number
    840530166045
    • 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)
    • NoteN/s/f tread wearing.

Questions about LD03 YBJ

Does LD03 YBJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD03 YBJ expired on 10 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD03 YBJ?
The MOT on LD03 YBJ expired on 10 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD03 YBJ done?
LD03 YBJ was recorded at 62,459 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2023, an average of 2,197 miles a year.
Has LD03 YBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 YBJ has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LD03 YBJ 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 YBJ find?
LD03 YBJ passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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