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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LM03 UBUMOT history

LM03 UBU is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 28 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 146,611 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

LM03 UBU silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jul 2027
Mileage
146,611 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,639 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 UBU
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
28 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 UBU was last recorded at 146,611 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 31,711 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,900 miles · 21 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
31,711 miles
Average per year
6,639 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,611 miles
  • 2025 – 114,900 miles
  • 2024 – 91,842 miles
  • 2023 – 74,675 miles
  • 2022 – 71,123 miles
  • 2021 – 69,439 miles
  • 2020 – 68,124 miles
  • 2019 – 65,734 miles
  • 2018 – 63,544 miles
  • 2017 – 60,324 miles
  • 2016 – 56,338 miles
  • 2015 – 52,763 miles
  • 2014 – 50,019 miles
  • 2013 – 44,336 miles
  • 2012 – 40,898 miles
  • 2011 – 37,750 miles
  • 2010 – 33,988 miles
  • 2009 – 28,175 miles
  • 2008 – 23,921 miles
  • 2007 – 19,907 miles
  • 2006 – 13,284 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,611 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass146,611 miles (+31,711)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    146,611 miles
    Test number
    820264891174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass114,900 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    114,900 miles
    Test number
    103373096743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail114,900 miles (+23,058)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,900 miles
    Test number
    919870684624
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  4. Pass91,842 miles (+32)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    91,842 miles
    Test number
    556329097712
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Fail91,810 miles (+17,135)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,810 miles
    Test number
    301247485569
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass74,675 miles (+3,552)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    74,675 miles
    Test number
    111255112988
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Both sides (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass71,123 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    71,123 miles
    Test number
    710108279034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail71,123 miles (+1,684)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,123 miles
    Test number
    240968644706
    • 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))
  9. Pass69,439 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    69,439 miles
    Test number
    167467547760
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail69,439 miles (+1,315)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,439 miles
    Test number
    246657562733
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass68,124 miles (+2,390)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    68,124 miles
    Test number
    460628615404
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. Pass65,734 miles (+2,190)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    65,734 miles
    Test number
    948353780106
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  13. Pass63,544 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    63,544 miles
    Test number
    718473949767
    • AdvisoryExhaust hanger deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel arch has slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  14. Fail63,544 miles (+3,220)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,544 miles
    Test number
    367819663810
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust hanger deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel arch has slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  15. Pass60,324 miles (+3,986)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    60,324 miles
    Test number
    807940185752
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  16. Pass56,338 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    56,338 miles
    Test number
    939255214026
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside side repeater lenses cracked
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  17. Fail56,338 miles (+3,575)2 failures11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,338 miles
    Test number
    995002770881
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside side repeater lenses cracked
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  18. Pass52,763 miles (+2,744)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    52,763 miles
    Test number
    545156425164
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
  19. Pass50,019 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    50,019 miles
    Test number
    467791154145
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on outer edge
  20. Fail50,019 miles (+5,683)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,019 miles
    Test number
    799891754146
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on outer edge
    • NoteNearside mirror damaged
  21. Pass44,336 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    44,336 miles
    Test number
    615815843186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail44,336 miles (+3,438)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,336 miles
    Test number
    899804343150
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (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)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  23. Pass40,898 miles (+3,148)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    40,898 miles
    Test number
    449571952103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass37,750 miles (+3,762)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    37,750 miles
    Test number
    829618731184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  25. Pass33,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    33,988 miles
    Test number
    141647640131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail33,988 miles (+5,813)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,988 miles
    Test number
    532637140126
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  27. Pass28,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    28,175 miles
    Test number
    601189739178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail28,175 miles (+4,254)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,175 miles
    Test number
    874319939160
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  29. Pass23,921 miles (+4,014)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    23,921 miles
    Test number
    854618458193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass19,907 miles (+6,623)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2008
    Odometer
    19,907 miles
    Test number
    923696337185
    • NoteNearside front cut in tyre sidewall.
  31. Pass13,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    13,284 miles
    Test number
    214968276496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 UBU

Does LM03 UBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM03 UBU is valid until 26 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM03 UBU?
The MOT on LM03 UBU is valid until 26 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM03 UBU done?
LM03 UBU was recorded at 146,611 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 6,639 miles a year.
Has LM03 UBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 UBU has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LM03 UBU 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 UBU find?
LM03 UBU passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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