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Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LM03 RZBMOT history

LM03 RZB is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 20 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 1 Aug 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 127,081 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2025.

LM03 RZB red Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Aug 2026
Mileage
127,081 mi
At MOT on 25 Jul 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,001 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 RZB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
20 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 RZB was last recorded at 127,081 miles on 25 Jul 2025, 85 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jul 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Jun 2007: 23,143 miles, lower than 31,679 miles on 27 Jun 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
126,996 miles · 20 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
85 miles
Average per year
5,001 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 127,081 miles
  • 2024 – 126,996 miles
  • 2023 – 120,165 miles
  • 2022 – 116,868 miles
  • 2021 – 111,391 miles
  • 2020 – 107,047 miles
  • 2019 – 103,285 miles
  • 2018 – 100,058 miles
  • 2017 – 93,393 miles
  • 2016 – 84,823 miles
  • 2015 – 79,759 miles
  • 2014 – 70,491 miles
  • 2013 – 64,003 miles
  • 2012 – 57,330 miles
  • 2011 – 49,427 miles
  • 2010 – 44,262 miles
  • 2009 – 38,177 miles
  • 2008 – 26,787 miles
  • 2007 – 23,143 miles
  • 2006 – 31,679 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,081 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Indicator switch faulty Keeps self cancelling after a very short period of time

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 27 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,081 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    127,081 miles
    Test number
    225061749503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass126,996 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    126,996 miles
    Test number
    543926912793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail126,996 miles (+6,831)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,996 miles
    Test number
    686457545655
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass120,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    120,165 miles
    Test number
    163625876574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail120,165 miles (+3,297)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,165 miles
    Test number
    717726140760
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass116,868 miles (+5,477)3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    116,868 miles
    Test number
    640819899985
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty Keeps self cancelling after a very short period of time (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering joints (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass111,391 miles (+4,344)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    111,391 miles
    Test number
    816462599723
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty Keeps self cancelling after a very short period of time (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering joints (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Centre arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass107,047 miles (+3,762)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    107,047 miles
    Test number
    350076372713
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass103,285 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    103,285 miles
    Test number
    460163278797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail103,285 miles (+3,227)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,285 miles
    Test number
    583236269116
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass100,058 miles (+6,665)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    100,058 miles
    Test number
    176424134763
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass93,393 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    93,393 miles
    Test number
    983931938667
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUndercover fitted obscuring some components

  13. Fail93,393 miles (+8,570)2 failures2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,393 miles
    Test number
    790740479740
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords has cut outer wall (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUndercover fitted obscuring some components

  14. Pass84,823 miles (+5,064)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    84,823 miles
    Test number
    103463288009
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass79,759 miles (+9,268)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    79,759 miles
    Test number
    988263985125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass70,491 miles (+6,488)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    70,491 miles
    Test number
    686654464155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass64,003 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    64,003 miles
    Test number
    165637473194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail64,003 miles (+6,673)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,003 miles
    Test number
    558747273127
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  19. Pass57,330 miles (+7,903)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    57,330 miles
    Test number
    906292772185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass49,427 miles (+5,165)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    49,427 miles
    Test number
    656815881105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,262 miles (+6,085)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    44,262 miles
    Test number
    663684680180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,177 miles (+11,390)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    38,177 miles
    Test number
    513862999190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass26,787 miles (+3,644)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    26,787 miles
    Test number
    541500698136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass23,143 miles (-8,536)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    23,143 miles
    Test number
    653726977167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass31,679 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    31,679 miles
    Test number
    173558376120
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LM03 RZB

Does LM03 RZB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM03 RZB expired on 1 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM03 RZB?
The MOT on LM03 RZB expired on 1 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM03 RZB done?
LM03 RZB was recorded at 127,081 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2025, an average of 5,001 miles a year.
Has LM03 RZB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 RZB has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LM03 RZB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Jun 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM03 RZB find?
LM03 RZB passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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