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Mercedes-Benz C

Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LL03 FNSMOT history

LL03 FNS is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 24 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 6 Jan 2025 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 156,188 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Dec 2023.

LL03 FNS red Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Jan 2025
Mileage
156,188 mi
At MOT on 29 Dec 2023
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,697 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL03 FNS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL03 FNS was last recorded at 156,188 miles on 29 Dec 2023, 5,010 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,178 miles · 3 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
5,010 miles
Average per year
5,697 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 156,188 miles
  • 2022 – 141,025 miles
  • 2020 – 131,427 miles
  • 2019 – 124,076 miles
  • 2018 – 114,562 miles
  • 2017 – 103,477 miles
  • 2016 – 98,584 miles
  • 2015 – 94,038 miles
  • 2014 – 90,775 miles
  • 2012 – 85,980 miles
  • 2011 – 81,346 miles
  • 2010 – 76,392 miles
  • 2009 – 73,996 miles
  • 2008 – 67,974 miles
  • 2007 – 61,388 miles
  • 2006 – 57,548 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,188 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure7 MOTs, 2010–2016

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

    Failure6 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure6 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 5 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,188 miles (+5,010)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    156,188 miles
    Test number
    294007696726
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass151,178 miles4 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    151,178 miles
    Test number
    876975184331
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail151,178 miles (+10,153)1 repaired4 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,178 miles
    Test number
    739385044340
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass141,025 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    141,025 miles
    Test number
    749979090240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail141,006 miles (+9,579)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,006 miles
    Test number
    845787068362
    • MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Pass131,427 miles (+7,351)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    131,427 miles
    Test number
    290103844065
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass124,076 miles (+9,514)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    124,076 miles
    Test number
    961095397236
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass114,562 miles (+11,085)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    114,562 miles
    Test number
    877923776349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass103,477 miles (+4,893)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    103,477 miles
    Test number
    595305684188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass98,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    98,584 miles
    Test number
    984466655339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail98,584 miles (+4,546)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,584 miles
    Test number
    992651966027
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (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)
    • FailureIndicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

  12. Pass94,038 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    94,038 miles
    Test number
    199284315473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail94,038 miles (+3,263)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,038 miles
    Test number
    837852015032
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  14. Fail90,775 miles (+650)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,775 miles
    Test number
    205264984077
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine light on

  15. Pass90,125 miles (+8)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    90,125 miles
    Test number
    147387604457
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail90,117 miles (+4,137)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,117 miles
    Test number
    165943804011
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass85,980 miles (+116)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    85,980 miles
    Test number
    285965262210
    • NoteNearside front tyre has perished.

  18. Fail85,864 miles (+4,518)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,864 miles
    Test number
    348034952266
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteSlight wear on n/s/f outer tyre wall

  19. Pass81,346 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    81,346 miles
    Test number
    757346451295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail81,344 miles (+4,952)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,344 miles
    Test number
    678762651244
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (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 Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine light on

  21. Pass76,392 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    76,392 miles
    Test number
    843029630285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail76,392 miles (+2,396)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,392 miles
    Test number
    450902730242
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass73,996 miles (+6,022)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    73,996 miles
    Test number
    394700449495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass67,974 miles (+6,586)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    67,974 miles
    Test number
    384551228406
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slightly perished

  25. Pass61,388 miles (+3,840)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    61,388 miles
    Test number
    791816907235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass57,548 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    57,548 miles
    Test number
    144471256231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail57,548 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,548 miles
    Test number
    352238246441
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

Questions about LL03 FNS

Does LL03 FNS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL03 FNS expired on 6 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL03 FNS?
The MOT on LL03 FNS expired on 6 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL03 FNS done?
LL03 FNS was recorded at 156,188 miles at its MOT on 29 Dec 2023, an average of 5,697 miles a year.
Has LL03 FNS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL03 FNS has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LL03 FNS 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 LL03 FNS find?
LL03 FNS passed its latest MOT on 29 Dec 2023 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front obligatory mirror slightly loose; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both.

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