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Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,148 cc

LM03 SKUMOT history

LM03 SKU is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 29 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 9 Nov 2023 and it has passed 18 of 32 MOT tests, with 120,936 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2022.

LM03 SKU black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Nov 2023
Mileage
120,936 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2022
MOT tests
32
18 passed · 14 failed
Per year
2,699 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 SKU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 SKU was last recorded at 120,936 miles on 7 Nov 2022, 2,722 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Nov 2007: 38,850 miles, lower than 109,112 miles on 27 Jun 2007.

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
118,214 miles · 30 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
2,722 miles
Average per year
2,699 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 120,936 miles
  • 2021 – 118,214 miles
  • 2020 – 115,410 miles
  • 2019 – 111,376 miles
  • 2018 – 106,956 miles
  • 2017 – 102,368 miles
  • 2016 – 96,839 miles
  • 2015 – 91,392 miles
  • 2014 – 86,119 miles
  • 2013 – 80,349 miles
  • 2012 – 75,450 miles
  • 2011 – 67,473 miles
  • 2010 – 59,673 miles
  • 2009 – 52,841 miles
  • 2008 – 43,794 miles
  • 2007 – 38,850 miles
  • 2006 – 76,835 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,936 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r & o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

32 tests since 6 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,936 miles (+2,722)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    120,936 miles
    Test number
    615163888916
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r & o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass118,214 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    118,214 miles
    Test number
    386645523558
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail118,214 miles (+2,804)3 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,214 miles
    Test number
    246183712431
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass115,410 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    115,410 miles
    Test number
    447089945088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail115,408 miles (+4,032)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,408 miles
    Test number
    540154577725
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass111,376 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    111,376 miles
    Test number
    183324312526
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  7. Fail111,374 miles (+4,418)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,374 miles
    Test number
    144620834376
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  8. Pass106,956 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    106,956 miles
    Test number
    941506547241
    • MinorRear Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both (3.2 (b) (i))

  9. Fail106,955 miles (+4,587)1 dangerous4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,955 miles
    Test number
    168114417889
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both (3.2 (b) (i))

  10. Pass102,368 miles (+28)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    102,368 miles
    Test number
    122960575577
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail102,340 miles (+5,501)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,340 miles
    Test number
    441919534192
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass96,839 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    96,839 miles
    Test number
    752253349208
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  13. Fail96,839 miles (+5,447)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,839 miles
    Test number
    822410206067
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  14. Pass91,392 miles (+5,273)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    91,392 miles
    Test number
    144381300020
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass86,119 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    86,119 miles
    Test number
    569872904309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail86,119 miles (+5,770)7 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,119 miles
    Test number
    915202304316
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • Repaired at testFuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  17. Pass80,349 miles (+40)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    80,349 miles
    Test number
    867566593283
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

  18. Fail80,309 miles (+4,859)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,309 miles
    Test number
    729325393227
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

  19. Pass75,450 miles (+7,977)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    75,450 miles
    Test number
    629645612317
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  20. Pass67,473 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    67,473 miles
    Test number
    486712501370
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail67,473 miles (+18)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,473 miles
    Test number
    736952501369
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail67,455 miles (+7,782)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,455 miles
    Test number
    395001301323
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass59,673 miles (+6,832)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    59,673 miles
    Test number
    852109590218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass52,841 miles (+108)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    52,841 miles
    Test number
    124312799244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail52,733 miles (+8,939)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,733 miles
    Test number
    311097189229
    • FailureHorn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  26. Pass43,794 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    43,794 miles
    Test number
    944875108381
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge

  27. Fail43,794 miles (+4,944)3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,794 miles
    Test number
    993975608374
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge

  28. Pass38,850 miles (-70,262)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    38,850 miles
    Test number
    313434317300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass109,112 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    109,112 miles
    Test number
    363218477184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail109,112 miles (+32,277)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,112 miles
    Test number
    262082177157
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  31. Pass76,835 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    76,835 miles
    Test number
    280487686135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteUnable to check boot floor due to boot full.

  32. Fail76,835 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,835 miles
    Test number
    824617586100
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteUnable to check boot floor due to boot full.

Questions about LM03 SKU

Does LM03 SKU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM03 SKU expired on 9 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM03 SKU?
The MOT on LM03 SKU expired on 9 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM03 SKU done?
LM03 SKU was recorded at 120,936 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2022, an average of 2,699 miles a year.
Has LM03 SKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 SKU has failed 14 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LM03 SKU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Nov 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM03 SKU find?
LM03 SKU passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2022 with 6 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r & o/s/r; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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