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Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LM03 YDTMOT history

LM03 YDT is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 15 Mar 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 161,394 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

LM03 YDT red Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Mar 2026
Mileage
161,394 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,612 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 YDT
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
31 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LM03 YDT was last recorded at 161,394 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 2,433 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,961 miles · 24 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,433 miles
Average per year
4,612 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,394 miles
  • 2025 – 158,961 miles
  • 2024 – 156,998 miles
  • 2023 – 154,424 miles
  • 2022 – 152,736 miles
  • 2021 – 150,619 miles
  • 2020 – 148,577 miles
  • 2019 – 146,111 miles
  • 2018 – 143,407 miles
  • 2017 – 140,752 miles
  • 2016 – 137,943 miles
  • 2015 – 134,889 miles
  • 2014 – 132,377 miles
  • 2013 – 130,093 miles
  • 2012 – 127,347 miles
  • 2011 – 124,262 miles
  • 2010 – 120,934 miles
  • 2009 – 116,842 miles
  • 2007 – 97,157 miles
  • 2006 – 70,975 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail161,394 miles
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorRear Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened on the nearside mount area (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

What MOT failures 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 has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 26 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail161,394 miles (+2,433)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,394 miles
    Test number
    902144892272
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened on the nearside mount area (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass158,961 miles (+34)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    158,961 miles
    Test number
    816521329285
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail158,927 miles (+1,929)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,927 miles
    Test number
    873814103861
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass156,998 miles (+2,574)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    156,998 miles
    Test number
    562381098291
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass154,424 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    154,424 miles
    Test number
    500451725935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail154,411 miles (+1,675)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,411 miles
    Test number
    117673458532
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass152,736 miles (+2,117)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    152,736 miles
    Test number
    927499571425
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass150,619 miles (+2,042)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    150,619 miles
    Test number
    856513473826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass148,577 miles (+2,466)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    148,577 miles
    Test number
    613667687196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass146,111 miles (+2,704)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    146,111 miles
    Test number
    982226239043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass143,407 miles (+2,655)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    143,407 miles
    Test number
    843344760902
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear support mount deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass140,752 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    140,752 miles
    Test number
    932275563499
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear support hanger deteriorating

  13. Fail140,752 miles (+2,809)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,752 miles
    Test number
    526153848235
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryBoot lid does not open from outside

  14. Pass137,943 miles (+3,054)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    137,943 miles
    Test number
    804992739333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass134,889 miles (+2,512)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    134,889 miles
    Test number
    877410045044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass132,377 miles (+2,284)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    132,377 miles
    Test number
    499432644056
    • 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)

  17. Pass130,093 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    130,093 miles
    Test number
    175150553095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Fail130,093 miles (+2,746)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,093 miles
    Test number
    968640153011
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass127,347 miles (+3,085)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    127,347 miles
    Test number
    408147342065
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edge

  20. Pass124,262 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    124,262 miles
    Test number
    208706461017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail124,262 miles (+3,328)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,262 miles
    Test number
    507006761022
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass120,934 miles (+4,092)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    120,934 miles
    Test number
    101290420430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass116,842 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    116,842 miles
    Test number
    903732349066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail116,842 miles (+19,685)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,842 miles
    Test number
    123211049416
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

  25. Pass97,157 miles (+2)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    97,157 miles
    Test number
    344925707489
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on outside edges †rear tyres worn

  26. Fail97,155 miles (+26,180)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,155 miles
    Test number
    704514507269
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • 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)

  27. Pass70,975 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    70,975 miles
    Test number
    580657106255
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about LM03 YDT

Does LM03 YDT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM03 YDT expired on 15 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM03 YDT?
The MOT on LM03 YDT expired on 15 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM03 YDT done?
LM03 YDT was recorded at 161,394 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 4,612 miles a year.
Has LM03 YDT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 YDT has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LM03 YDT 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 YDT find?
LM03 YDT failed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 2 major defects and 2 advisories: offside rear coil spring fractured or broken; rear lower sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened on the nearside mount area; nearside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'd' bush, and 1 more.

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