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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,148 cc

LL03 MSVMOT history

LL03 MSV is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 7 Dec 2024 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 164,843 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2023.

LL03 MSV blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Dec 2024
Mileage
164,843 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2023
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
8,193 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL03 MSV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL03 MSV was last recorded at 164,843 miles on 8 Dec 2023, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,835 miles · 20 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
8,193 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 164,843 miles
  • 2022 – 156,173 miles
  • 2021 – 148,621 miles
  • 2020 – 142,178 miles
  • 2019 – 134,539 miles
  • 2018 – 126,073 miles
  • 2017 – 118,272 miles
  • 2016 – 107,929 miles
  • 2015 – 98,405 miles
  • 2014 – 90,174 miles
  • 2013 – 80,544 miles
  • 2012 – 70,562 miles
  • 2011 – 60,047 miles
  • 2010 – 49,182 miles
  • 2009 – 38,189 miles
  • 2008 – 29,368 miles
  • 2007 – 25,160 miles
  • 2006 – 22,539 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,843 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some under side components

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.

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Corrosion forming on vehicle underside.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 26 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,843 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    164,843 miles
    Test number
    882814209549
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some under side components
  2. Fail164,835 miles (+8,662)1 dangerous9 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,835 miles
    Test number
    858898493060
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion forming on vehicle underside.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully assess brake pipes, fuel lines and vehicle floor due to fitment of undertrays.
  3. Pass156,173 miles (+88)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    156,173 miles
    Test number
    481011697382
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion forming on vehicle underside.
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front and rear (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Passenger rear and drivers front worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully assess front-rear fuel lines and brake lines
  4. Fail156,085 miles (+7,464)5 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,085 miles
    Test number
    786146582944
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion forming on vehicle underside.
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front and rear (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Passenger rear and drivers front worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully assess front-rear fuel lines and brake lines
  5. Pass148,621 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    148,621 miles
    Test number
    777933008813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail148,600 miles (+6,422)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,600 miles
    Test number
    633919610668
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass142,178 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    142,178 miles
    Test number
    445542935830
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective and O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail142,178 miles (+7,639)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,178 miles
    Test number
    523186930007
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective and O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass134,539 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    134,539 miles
    Test number
    809643689483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail134,531 miles (+8,458)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,531 miles
    Test number
    150798261799
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  11. Pass126,073 miles (+7,801)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    126,073 miles
    Test number
    421267925057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass118,272 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    118,272 miles
    Test number
    749556802338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail118,272 miles (+10,343)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,272 miles
    Test number
    666023894187
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play rearmost one of 2 (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
  14. Pass107,929 miles (+9,524)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    107,929 miles
    Test number
    192316042033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass98,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    98,405 miles
    Test number
    657260085144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail98,405 miles (+8,231)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,405 miles
    Test number
    719347375163
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  17. Pass90,174 miles (+9,630)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    90,174 miles
    Test number
    879421484133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass80,544 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    80,544 miles
    Test number
    809641273189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail80,544 miles (+9,982)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,544 miles
    Test number
    916321673190
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  20. Pass70,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    70,562 miles
    Test number
    948637772168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail70,562 miles (+10,515)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,562 miles
    Test number
    925487372175
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  22. Pass60,047 miles (+10,865)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    60,047 miles
    Test number
    247881871170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  23. Pass49,182 miles (+10,993)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    49,182 miles
    Test number
    272270380188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,189 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    38,189 miles
    Test number
    671043609217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail38,189 miles (+8,821)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,189 miles
    Test number
    981502609297
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  26. Pass29,368 miles (+4,208)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    29,368 miles
    Test number
    233485108257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  27. Pass25,160 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    25,160 miles
    Test number
    104113017253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail25,157 miles (+2,618)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,157 miles
    Test number
    313231317439
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
  29. Pass22,539 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    22,539 miles
    Test number
    753767706271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL03 MSV

Does LL03 MSV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL03 MSV expired on 7 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL03 MSV?
The MOT on LL03 MSV expired on 7 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL03 MSV done?
LL03 MSV was recorded at 164,843 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2023, an average of 8,193 miles a year.
Has LL03 MSV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL03 MSV has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LL03 MSV 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 MSV find?
LL03 MSV passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2023 with 3 advisories: front direction indicator slightly discoloured both; nearside rear anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; under trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

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