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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LM03 OKAMOT history

LM03 OKA is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 13 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 4 May 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 125,497 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 May 2022.

LM03 OKA silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 May 2023
Mileage
125,497 mi
At MOT on 3 May 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,393 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 OKA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
13 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 May 2023
Latest MOT test
3 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 OKA was last recorded at 125,497 miles on 3 May 2022, 59 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,438 miles · 30 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
59 miles
Average per year
6,393 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 125,497 miles
  • 2021 – 120,976 miles
  • 2019 – 112,157 miles
  • 2018 – 90,347 miles
  • 2017 – 70,225 miles
  • 2016 – 65,301 miles
  • 2015 – 61,888 miles
  • 2014 – 59,355 miles
  • 2012 – 57,084 miles
  • 2011 – 54,376 miles
  • 2010 – 49,478 miles
  • 2009 – 43,959 miles
  • 2008 – 36,008 miles
  • 2007 – 29,982 miles
  • 2006 – 24,577 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,497 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front bumper insecureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front inner tie rod has slight playRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear subframe corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Inner wheel arch damage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 20 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,497 miles (+59)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    125,497 miles
    Test number
    591257407749
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bumper insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner tie rod has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  2. Fail125,438 miles (+4,462)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,438 miles
    Test number
    805710399651
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear join (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bumper insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner tie rod has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  3. Pass120,976 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2022
    Odometer
    120,976 miles
    Test number
    876560833626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail120,973 miles (+8,816)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,973 miles
    Test number
    267984339003
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass112,157 miles (+21,810)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    112,157 miles
    Test number
    332853794217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass90,347 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    90,347 miles
    Test number
    206202175126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail90,347 miles (+20,122)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,347 miles
    Test number
    744615765001
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass70,225 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    70,225 miles
    Test number
    392138428152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail70,224 miles (+4,923)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,224 miles
    Test number
    187429887219
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass65,301 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    65,301 miles
    Test number
    366430987084
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wheel arch damage

  11. Fail65,292 miles (+3,404)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,292 miles
    Test number
    403404048340
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wheel arch damage

  12. Pass61,888 miles (+2,533)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    61,888 miles
    Test number
    954515330504
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear in poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front in poor condition

  13. Pass59,355 miles (+8)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    59,355 miles
    Test number
    827390174122
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteNearside mirror glass damaged

  14. Fail59,347 miles (+2,263)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,347 miles
    Test number
    236609764496
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteNearside mirror glass damaged

  15. Pass57,084 miles (+2,708)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    57,084 miles
    Test number
    817636302255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass54,376 miles (+4,898)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    54,376 miles
    Test number
    187049591183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,478 miles (+5,519)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    49,478 miles
    Test number
    131096790116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,959 miles (+7,951)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    43,959 miles
    Test number
    174739089138
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass36,008 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    36,008 miles
    Test number
    590778198141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail36,000 miles (+6,018)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,000 miles
    Test number
    514507298100
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass29,982 miles (+5,405)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    29,982 miles
    Test number
    730148387162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,577 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    24,577 miles
    Test number
    511481106212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 OKA

Does LM03 OKA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM03 OKA expired on 4 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM03 OKA?
The MOT on LM03 OKA expired on 4 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM03 OKA done?
LM03 OKA was recorded at 125,497 miles at its MOT on 3 May 2022, an average of 6,393 miles a year.
Has LM03 OKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 OKA has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on LM03 OKA 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 LM03 OKA find?
LM03 OKA passed its latest MOT on 3 May 2022 with 7 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front bumper insecure, and 4 more.

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