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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LL03 FPXMOT history

LL03 FPX is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 6 Nov 2024 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 140,150 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2023.

LL03 FPX black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Nov 2024
Mileage
140,150 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2023
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,207 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL03 FPX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL03 FPX was last recorded at 140,150 miles on 3 Nov 2023, 7,520 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,630 miles · 7 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
7,520 miles
Average per year
6,207 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 140,150 miles
  • 2022 – 132,630 miles
  • 2021 – 118,577 miles
  • 2020 – 113,344 miles
  • 2019 – 110,701 miles
  • 2018 – 108,248 miles
  • 2017 – 106,482 miles
  • 2016 – 103,798 miles
  • 2015 – 100,504 miles
  • 2014 – 93,849 miles
  • 2013 – 88,502 miles
  • 2011 – 86,411 miles
  • 2010 – 83,849 miles
  • 2009 – 70,871 miles
  • 2008 – 58,623 miles
  • 2007 – 44,851 miles
  • 2006 – 32,493 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,150 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 30 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,150 miles (+7,520)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    140,150 miles
    Test number
    325192549464
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass132,630 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    132,630 miles
    Test number
    312258345610
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail132,619 miles (+14,042)2 dangerous10 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,619 miles
    Test number
    970595720055
    • 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))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass118,577 miles (+446)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    118,577 miles
    Test number
    201108799698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail118,131 miles (+4,787)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,131 miles
    Test number
    789460869500
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass113,344 miles (+2,643)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    113,344 miles
    Test number
    615002501646
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

  7. Pass110,701 miles (+2,453)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    110,701 miles
    Test number
    546320168285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass108,248 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    108,248 miles
    Test number
    210273266706
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pipe corroded

  9. Fail108,248 miles (+1,766)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,248 miles
    Test number
    358461389274
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass106,482 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    106,482 miles
    Test number
    941757866001
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear side wall cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

  11. Fail106,482 miles (+2,684)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,482 miles
    Test number
    434740130992
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear side wall cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

  12. Pass103,798 miles (+3,294)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    103,798 miles
    Test number
    358169697037
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear exhaust hanger broken
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front indicator lens cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in wheel bearing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre side wall cracked
    • AdvisoryRear rear tyres worn on edges

  13. Pass100,504 miles (+6,655)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    100,504 miles
    Test number
    197211235175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass93,849 miles (+245)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    93,849 miles
    Test number
    916791494095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail93,604 miles (+5,102)4 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,604 miles
    Test number
    597727174074
    • FailureInner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass88,502 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    88,502 miles
    Test number
    918551213021
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail88,500 miles (+2,089)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,500 miles
    Test number
    307081413023
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass86,411 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    86,411 miles
    Test number
    856099941342
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteAdvise brake pad light on
    • NoteAdvise front discs worn thin

  19. Fail86,411 miles (+2,562)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,411 miles
    Test number
    225319641333
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteAdvise brake pad light on
    • NoteAdvise front discs worn thin

  20. Pass83,849 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    83,849 miles
    Test number
    281310730315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail83,849 miles (+14)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,849 miles
    Test number
    521446410397
    • FailureFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteRear brake pads 2mm

  22. Fail83,835 miles (+12,964)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,835 miles
    Test number
    124051180253
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front castor ball joint gaitors split

  23. Pass70,871 miles (+260)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    70,871 miles
    Test number
    880904269260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail70,611 miles (+2,378)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,611 miles
    Test number
    310857459295
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  25. Fail68,233 miles (+9,610)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,233 miles
    Test number
    394151109441
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  26. Pass58,623 miles (+13,772)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    58,623 miles
    Test number
    803863378268
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  27. Pass44,851 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    44,851 miles
    Test number
    830757107275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail44,851 miles (+12,358)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,851 miles
    Test number
    934897607209
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  29. Pass32,493 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    32,493 miles
    Test number
    474861686149
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LL03 FPX

Does LL03 FPX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL03 FPX expired on 6 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL03 FPX?
The MOT on LL03 FPX expired on 6 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL03 FPX done?
LL03 FPX was recorded at 140,150 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2023, an average of 6,207 miles a year.
Has LL03 FPX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL03 FPX has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LL03 FPX 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 FPX find?
LL03 FPX passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear; offside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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