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Green · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LM03 SVPMOT history

LM03 SVP is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 23 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 31 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 146,841 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Feb 2022.

LM03 SVP green Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz C-Class, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 31 Jan 2023
Mileage
146,841 mi
At MOT on 1 Feb 2022
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,711 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 SVP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
23 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 SVP was last recorded at 146,841 miles on 1 Feb 2022, 2,662 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,179 miles · 23 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
2,662 miles
Average per year
7,711 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 146,841 miles
  • 2021 – 144,179 miles
  • 2020 – 141,661 miles
  • 2019 – 139,401 miles
  • 2018 – 137,074 miles
  • 2017 – 132,401 miles
  • 2016 – 132,401 miles
  • 2015 – 111,824 miles
  • 2014 – 101,306 miles
  • 2013 – 90,629 miles
  • 2011 – 79,530 miles
  • 2010 – 70,774 miles
  • 2009 – 61,023 miles
  • 2008 – 50,691 miles
  • 2007 – 38,746 miles
  • 2006 – 29,967 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,841 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Engine light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Exhaust middle and back section slight blow and starting to corrode

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer area v

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Full plastic under covers fitted obscuring most of vehicle underside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass146,841 miles (+2,662)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    146,841 miles
    Test number
    880259274975
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass144,179 miles (+2,518)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    144,179 miles
    Test number
    479981726111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass141,661 miles (+2,260)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    141,661 miles
    Test number
    166242559507
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass139,401 miles (+2,327)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    139,401 miles
    Test number
    953149200832
    • AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  5. Pass137,074 miles (+4,673)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    137,074 miles
    Test number
    836082499157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryEngine lamp on
  6. Pass132,401 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    132,401 miles
    Test number
    490677236493
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryExhaust middle and back section slight blow and starting to corrode
  7. Fail132,401 miles (+9,481)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,401 miles
    Test number
    613839039790
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryExhaust middle and back section slight blow and starting to corrode
  8. Pass122,920 miles (+150)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    122,920 miles
    Test number
    803870375162
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer area (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer area v (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components
    • AdvisoryFull plastic under covers fitted obscuring most of vehicle underside
  9. Fail122,770 miles (+10,946)2 dangerous4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,770 miles
    Test number
    515959602846
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears near rear flexy hoses (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer area (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer area v (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components
    • AdvisoryFull plastic under covers fitted obscuring most of vehicle underside
  10. Pass111,824 miles (+10,518)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    111,824 miles
    Test number
    828388505003
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  11. Pass101,306 miles (+10,677)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    101,306 miles
    Test number
    808779904013
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  12. Pass90,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    90,629 miles
    Test number
    359619203022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail90,629 miles (+11,099)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,629 miles
    Test number
    449959603072
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
  14. Pass79,530 miles (+8,756)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    79,530 miles
    Test number
    688103651390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass70,774 miles (+9,751)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    70,774 miles
    Test number
    253223830314
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  16. Pass61,023 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    61,023 miles
    Test number
    951941839368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail60,983 miles (+10,292)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,983 miles
    Test number
    211870439386
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  18. Pass50,691 miles (+11,945)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    50,691 miles
    Test number
    492363238411
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  19. Pass38,746 miles (+8,779)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    38,746 miles
    Test number
    652748137360
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteUnable to check full length of brake pipes as concealed beneath under trays
  20. Pass29,967 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    29,967 miles
    Test number
    732180246346
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Questions about LM03 SVP

Does LM03 SVP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM03 SVP expired on 31 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM03 SVP?
The MOT on LM03 SVP expired on 31 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM03 SVP done?
LM03 SVP was recorded at 146,841 miles at its MOT on 1 Feb 2022, an average of 7,711 miles a year.
Has LM03 SVP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 SVP has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Dec 2016.
Has the mileage on LM03 SVP 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 SVP find?
LM03 SVP passed its latest MOT on 1 Feb 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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