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Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LM03 YAFMOT history

LM03 YAF is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 11 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 8 Sept 2024 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 144,012 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Sept 2023.

LM03 YAF blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Sept 2024
Mileage
144,012 mi
At MOT on 6 Sept 2023
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,096 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 YAF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
11 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 YAF was last recorded at 144,012 miles on 6 Sept 2023, 3,222 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,790 miles · 9 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
3,222 miles
Average per year
7,096 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 144,012 miles
  • 2022 – 140,790 miles
  • 2021 – 135,163 miles
  • 2020 – 130,053 miles
  • 2019 – 118,433 miles
  • 2018 – 106,478 miles
  • 2017 – 98,688 miles
  • 2016 – 88,151 miles
  • 2015 – 82,518 miles
  • 2014 – 77,323 miles
  • 2013 – 64,980 miles
  • 2012 – 55,912 miles
  • 2011 – 46,689 miles
  • 2010 – 38,393 miles
  • 2009 – 29,062 miles
  • 2007 – 28,185 miles
  • 2006 – 21,847 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,012 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded 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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple stone chips

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,012 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    144,012 miles
    Test number
    873513649189
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail144,012 miles (+3,222)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,012 miles
    Test number
    181580734094
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass140,790 miles (+8)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    140,790 miles
    Test number
    361151795480
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both nearside and offside Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Both nearside and offside inner sills corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail140,782 miles (+5,619)7 major1 minor19 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,782 miles
    Test number
    998890782725
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear heavily corroded advise replace (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp beam images poor
    • AdvisoryProp rear rubber coupling perrishing

  5. Pass135,163 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    135,163 miles
    Test number
    839971629741
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail135,163 miles (+5,110)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,163 miles
    Test number
    454312463747
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass130,053 miles (+11,620)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    130,053 miles
    Test number
    207877743333
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth nearside and offside headlight lenses deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass118,433 miles (+11,955)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    118,433 miles
    Test number
    249797889496
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper slightly smearing

  9. Pass106,478 miles (+7,790)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    106,478 miles
    Test number
    410140800505
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryBoth head lamps detirating
    • AdvisoryOff side front tyre wearing on esges
    • AdvisorySlight body damage

  10. Pass98,688 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    98,688 miles
    Test number
    182218897536
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail98,683 miles (+10,532)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,683 miles
    Test number
    312784729027
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass88,151 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    88,151 miles
    Test number
    240571399208
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Fail88,151 miles (+5,633)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,151 miles
    Test number
    184697592643
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass82,518 miles (+5,195)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    82,518 miles
    Test number
    987974544065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass77,323 miles (+6,773)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    77,323 miles
    Test number
    575386744382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass70,550 miles (+5,570)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    70,550 miles
    Test number
    477940414077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass64,980 miles (+9,068)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    64,980 miles
    Test number
    446796433066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,912 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    55,912 miles
    Test number
    258561642094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail55,912 miles (+9,223)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,912 miles
    Test number
    777701842052
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass46,689 miles (+8,296)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    46,689 miles
    Test number
    389490741072
    • 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)

  21. Pass38,393 miles (+9,331)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    38,393 miles
    Test number
    322601540070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,062 miles (+877)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    29,062 miles
    Test number
    724270559058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,185 miles (+6,338)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    28,185 miles
    Test number
    500473267158
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass21,847 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    21,847 miles
    Test number
    544260476189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 YAF

Does LM03 YAF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM03 YAF expired on 8 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM03 YAF?
The MOT on LM03 YAF expired on 8 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM03 YAF done?
LM03 YAF was recorded at 144,012 miles at its MOT on 6 Sept 2023, an average of 7,096 miles a year.
Has LM03 YAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 YAF has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LM03 YAF 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 YAF find?
LM03 YAF passed its latest MOT on 6 Sept 2023 with 5 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside; front suspension arm ball joint has slight play both nearside and offside; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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