
Mercedes-Benz C
Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc
LM03 DWNMOT history
LM03 DWN is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 6 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 83,773 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 83,773 mi
- At MOT on 2 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 21 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,307 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM03 DWN
- 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
- 6 Jun 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM03 DWN was last recorded at 83,773 miles on 2 Jun 2026, 1,330 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 10 May 2021: 78,293 miles, lower than 122,423 miles on 30 Jun 2020.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 82,443 miles · 21 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,330 miles
- Average per year
- 3,307 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 83,773 miles
- 2025 – 82,443 miles
- 2024 – 81,042 miles
- 2023 – 80,102 miles
- 2022 – 78,971 miles
- 2021 – 78,293 miles
- 2020 – 122,423 miles
- 2019 – 74,299 miles
- 2018 – 72,979 miles
- 2017 – 70,383 miles
- 2016 – 67,085 miles
- 2015 – 63,546 miles
- 2014 – 59,784 miles
- 2013 – 55,325 miles
- 2012 – 50,673 miles
- 2011 – 46,850 miles
- 2010 – 42,716 miles
- 2009 – 36,359 miles
- 2008 – 29,629 miles
- 2007 – 24,513 miles
- 2006 – 17,491 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
28 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass83,773 miles (+1,330)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 83,773 miles
- Test number
- 475721584764
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass82,443 miles (+1,401)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2026
- Odometer
- 82,443 miles
- Test number
- 336363331647
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,042 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2025
- Odometer
- 81,042 miles
- Test number
- 471143606460
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail81,042 miles (+940)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,042 miles
- Test number
- 596518520818
- DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass80,102 miles (+1,131)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2024
- Odometer
- 80,102 miles
- Test number
- 592072024441
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe rusty
Pass78,971 miles (+678)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2023
- Odometer
- 78,971 miles
- Test number
- 550695348436
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,293 miles (-44,130)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2022
- Odometer
- 78,293 miles
- Test number
- 355915090896
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,423 miles (+48,124)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 122,423 miles
- Test number
- 212732714410
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,299 miles (+1,320)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 74,299 miles
- Test number
- 376848595403
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,979 miles (+2,596)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 72,979 miles
- Test number
- 924959784975
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,383 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 70,383 miles
- Test number
- 141264595010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,383 miles (+3,298)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,383 miles
- Test number
- 585410940017
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass67,085 miles (+3,539)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 67,085 miles
- Test number
- 309900253737
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,546 miles (+3,762)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 63,546 miles
- Test number
- 297267025895
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,784 miles (+4,459)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 59,784 miles
- Test number
- 968961624304
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass55,325 miles (+18)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 55,325 miles
- Test number
- 399161603370
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,307 miles (+4,634)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,307 miles
- Test number
- 369878493470
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- NoteE.m.l light on dash
Pass50,673 miles (+3,823)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 50,673 miles
- Test number
- 427497002393
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,850 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 46,850 miles
- Test number
- 589992801337
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,850 miles (+4,134)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,850 miles
- Test number
- 335981101344
- 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)
Pass42,716 miles (+6,357)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 42,716 miles
- Test number
- 300786710390
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass36,359 miles (+6,730)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 36,359 miles
- Test number
- 343249169241
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass29,629 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 29,629 miles
- Test number
- 800715158281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail29,629 miles (+5,116)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,629 miles
- Test number
- 530174158268
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass24,513 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 24,513 miles
- Test number
- 383588257289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail24,513 miles (+4)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,513 miles
- Test number
- 753528557210
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Fail24,509 miles (+7,018)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,509 miles
- Test number
- 910227857205
- DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass17,491 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 17,491 miles
- Test number
- 964578336186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM03 DWN
- Does LM03 DWN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM03 DWN is valid until 1 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LM03 DWN?
- The MOT on LM03 DWN is valid until 1 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM03 DWN done?
- LM03 DWN was recorded at 83,773 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2026, an average of 3,307 miles a year.
- Has LM03 DWN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM03 DWN has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2024.
- Has the mileage on LM03 DWN ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 May 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LM03 DWN find?
- LM03 DWN passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.
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