Mercedes-Benz C
Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,148 cc
LE03 VDGMOT history
LE03 VDG is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 10 May 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 138,050 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 10 May 2026
- Mileage
- 138,050 mi
- At MOT on 9 May 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 18 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,632 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LE03 VDG
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,148 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 31 Mar 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 10 May 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 9 May 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LE03 VDG was last recorded at 138,050 miles on 9 May 2025, 4,922 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 May 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 31 Oct 2020: 93,102 miles, lower than 100,250 miles on 1 May 2019.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 133,128 miles · 11 May 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4,922 miles
- Average per year
- 4,632 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 138,050 miles
- 2024 – 133,128 miles
- 2023 – 127,414 miles
- 2022 – 121,175 miles
- 2021 – 121,159 miles
- 2020 – 106,581 miles
- 2019 – 100,250 miles
- 2017 – 142,286 miles
- 2015 – 136,203 miles
- 2014 – 83,595 miles
- 2013 – 81,887 miles
- 2012 – 80,211 miles
- 2011 – 78,023 miles
- 2010 – 75,627 miles
- 2009 – 73,740 miles
- 2008 – 71,207 miles
- 2007 – 53,812 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass138,050 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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.
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
22 tests since 3 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass138,050 miles (+4,922)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2026
- Odometer
- 138,050 miles
- Test number
- 345967437648
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass133,128 miles (+6)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2025
- Odometer
- 133,128 miles
- Test number
- 736750216432
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail133,122 miles (+5,708)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,122 miles
- Test number
- 306806766103
- DangerousRear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass127,414 miles (+6,239)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 127,414 miles
- Test number
- 671048252588
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass121,175 miles (+16)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 121,175 miles
- Test number
- 833445448746
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail121,159 miles (+14,578)3 dangerous11 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,159 miles
- Test number
- 974038884760
- DangerousExhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorIndicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower (rear of the two) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front of the two) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryO/s/r steel brake pipe is starting to corrode
Pass106,581 miles (+13,479)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 106,581 miles
- Test number
- 120068446795
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail93,102 miles (-7,148)2 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,102 miles
- Test number
- 883633911011
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass100,250 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 100,250 miles
- Test number
- 577380994365
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFull undertrays fitted
- AdvisoryMetal brake pipe corroded o/s/r
- AdvisoryN/s/r tyre perished in tread areas
Pass145,691 km
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 145,691 km
- Test number
- 407690977601
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass142,286 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 142,286 miles
- Test number
- 292513845496
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,971 km
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 138,971 km
- Test number
- 424318570738
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,203 miles (+52,608)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 136,203 miles
- Test number
- 949127595056
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass83,595 miles (+1,708)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 83,595 miles
- Test number
- 749524904167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,887 miles (+1,676)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 81,887 miles
- Test number
- 437740803169
- NoteStrong advice ***** nearside front tyre edge wearing out and close to legal limit
Pass80,211 miles (+2,188)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 80,211 miles
- Test number
- 965493202165
- NoteOil leak
Pass78,023 miles (+2,396)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 78,023 miles
- Test number
- 279942101449
- NoteOil leak
Pass75,627 miles (+1,887)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 75,627 miles
- Test number
- 544388190066
- NoteOil leak
Pass73,740 miles (+2,533)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 73,740 miles
- Test number
- 624096209134
- NoteOil leak
Pass71,207 miles (+17,395)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 71,207 miles
- Test number
- 362802218172
- NoteN/plates fadding
- NoteUnable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted
- NoteUnable to check underbody components correctly due to plastic covers fitted
Fail53,812 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,812 miles
- Test number
- 551022467031
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass53,812 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 53,812 miles
- Test number
- 882952867061
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Questions about LE03 VDG
- Does LE03 VDG currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LE03 VDG expired on 10 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LE03 VDG?
- The MOT on LE03 VDG expired on 10 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LE03 VDG done?
- LE03 VDG was recorded at 138,050 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2025, an average of 4,632 miles a year.
- Has LE03 VDG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LE03 VDG has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2024.
- Has the mileage on LE03 VDG ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Oct 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LE03 VDG find?
- LE03 VDG passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front outer suspension arm ball joint has slight play.
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