Mercedes-Benz C
Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc
LM03 DFGMOT history
LM03 DFG is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 May 2003. Its MOT expired on 23 Aug 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 135,589 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 23 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 135,589 mi
- At MOT on 24 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 20 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,901 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM03 DFG
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 30 May 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 23 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM03 DFG was last recorded at 135,589 miles on 24 Aug 2025, 4,119 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jun 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 22 May 2019: 66,615 miles, lower than 109,014 miles on 26 May 2018.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 131,470 miles · 22 Jun 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4,119 miles
- Average per year
- 5,901 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 135,589 miles
- 2024 – 131,470 miles
- 2023 – 128,387 miles
- 2022 – 125,044 miles
- 2021 – 121,108 miles
- 2020 – 117,616 miles
- 2019 – 66,615 miles
- 2018 – 109,014 miles
- 2017 – 104,121 miles
- 2016 – 97,634 miles
- 2015 – 89,525 miles
- 2014 – 82,419 miles
- 2013 – 72,977 miles
- 2012 – 65,758 miles
- 2011 – 58,426 miles
- 2010 – 50,626 miles
- 2009 – 43,314 miles
- 2008 – 30,908 miles
- 2007 – 28,794 miles
- 2006 – 21,958 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass135,589 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Engine cover under trays fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Full MOT history
25 tests since 23 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass135,589 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 135,589 miles
- Test number
- 814892085713
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail135,589 miles (+4,119)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,589 miles
- Test number
- 348517037093
- Repaired at testOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass131,470 miles (+3,083)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 131,470 miles
- Test number
- 938232627897
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass128,387 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 128,387 miles
- Test number
- 339574915266
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & back (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryEngine cover under trays fitted obscuring some testable items
Fail128,387 miles (+3,343)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,387 miles
- Test number
- 271778386588
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested parking brake handle broken (1.2.1 (g))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & back (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryEngine cover under trays fitted obscuring some testable items
Pass125,044 miles (+3,936)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 125,044 miles
- Test number
- 552220957810
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryEngine cover under trays fitted
Pass121,108 miles (+20)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 121,108 miles
- Test number
- 869296109686
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail121,088 miles (+3,472)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,088 miles
- Test number
- 987982333291
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEmission not test
Pass117,616 miles (+51,001)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 117,616 miles
- Test number
- 465142839521
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine cover under trays fitted
Pass66,615 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 66,615 miles
- Test number
- 476283149192
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail66,615 miles (-42,399)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,615 miles
- Test number
- 770504610095
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass109,014 miles (+4,893)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2019
- Odometer
- 109,014 miles
- Test number
- 523808287861
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass104,121 miles (+6,487)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2018
- Odometer
- 104,121 miles
- Test number
- 846304524817
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryBrake discs worn all round
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass97,634 miles (+8,109)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2017
- Odometer
- 97,634 miles
- Test number
- 817761804147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,525 miles (+7,106)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2016
- Odometer
- 89,525 miles
- Test number
- 759793435130
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,419 miles (+9,442)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2015
- Odometer
- 82,419 miles
- Test number
- 465920324153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,977 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2014
- Odometer
- 72,977 miles
- Test number
- 348344133120
- NoteN/s/f windscreen wiper slightly bent
Fail72,977 miles (+7,219)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,977 miles
- Test number
- 415254033124
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- NoteN/s/f windscreen wiper slightly bent
Pass65,758 miles (+7,332)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2013
- Odometer
- 65,758 miles
- Test number
- 885238732187
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass58,426 miles (+7,800)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2012
- Odometer
- 58,426 miles
- Test number
- 635417221115
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass50,626 miles (+7,312)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2011
- Odometer
- 50,626 miles
- Test number
- 313263030111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,314 miles (+12,406)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2010
- Odometer
- 43,314 miles
- Test number
- 801722639172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,908 miles (+2,114)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2009
- Odometer
- 30,908 miles
- Test number
- 663831148132
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,794 miles (+6,836)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2008
- Odometer
- 28,794 miles
- Test number
- 263752647167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,958 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2007
- Odometer
- 21,958 miles
- Test number
- 230443246118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM03 DFG
- Does LM03 DFG currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LM03 DFG expired on 23 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LM03 DFG?
- The MOT on LM03 DFG expired on 23 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LM03 DFG done?
- LM03 DFG was recorded at 135,589 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2025, an average of 5,901 miles a year.
- Has LM03 DFG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM03 DFG has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on LM03 DFG ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 May 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LM03 DFG find?
- LM03 DFG passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2025 with 1 advisory: rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides.
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