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Mercedes-Benz C

Red · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

LO03 SEAMOT history

LO03 SEA is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 26 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 205,393 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

LO03 SEA red 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
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
205,393 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
13,497 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO03 SEA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO03 SEA was last recorded at 205,393 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
205,393 miles · 22 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
13,497 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 205,393 miles
  • 2025 – 189,864 miles
  • 2024 – 178,481 miles
  • 2023 – 164,987 miles
  • 2022 – 151,363 miles
  • 2021 – 137,105 miles
  • 2020 – 129,595 miles
  • 2019 – 114,150 miles
  • 2018 – 97,392 miles
  • 2017 – 79,990 miles
  • 2016 – 65,604 miles
  • 2015 – 51,447 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass205,393 miles
  • AdvisoryMost rear bushes peelingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

    Advisory9 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Too clean to record smoke reading

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear suspension arm bushes perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 28 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass205,393 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    205,393 miles
    Test number
    914966645518
    • AdvisoryMost rear bushes peeling

  2. Fail205,393 miles (+15,529)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,393 miles
    Test number
    390375954810
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryMost rear bushes peeling

  3. Pass189,864 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    189,864 miles
    Test number
    258103905698
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection

  4. Fail189,864 miles (+11,383)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,864 miles
    Test number
    529525813471
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear heat sheild insecure
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection

  5. Pass178,481 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    178,481 miles
    Test number
    684948476280
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection

  6. Fail178,478 miles (+13,491)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,478 miles
    Test number
    737277136346
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection

  7. Pass164,987 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    164,987 miles
    Test number
    728472816171
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension arm bushes perishing
    • AdvisoryToo clean to record smoke reading
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection

  8. Fail164,987 miles (+13,624)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,987 miles
    Test number
    896291489132
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension arm bushes perishing
    • AdvisoryToo clean to record smoke reading
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection

  9. Pass151,363 miles (+14,258)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    151,363 miles
    Test number
    541095513623
    • AdvisoryRear suspension arm bushes peeling
    • AdvisoryToo clean to record smoke reading
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection

  10. Pass137,105 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    137,105 miles
    Test number
    814527414547
    • AdvisoryToo clean to record smoke reading
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection

  11. Fail137,105 miles (+7,510)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,105 miles
    Test number
    852040691164
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryToo clean to record smoke reading
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection

  12. Pass129,595 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    129,595 miles
    Test number
    876539834287
    • AdvisoryToo clean to record smoke reading
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection

  13. Fail129,595 miles (+15,445)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,595 miles
    Test number
    471164477847
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryToo clean to record smoke reading
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection

  14. Pass114,150 miles (+16,758)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    114,150 miles
    Test number
    535596764840
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass97,392 miles (+299)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    97,392 miles
    Test number
    629570799293
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Pass97,093 miles (+17,103)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    97,093 miles
    Test number
    637098261848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass79,990 miles (+14,386)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    79,990 miles
    Test number
    481243053091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass65,604 miles (+14,157)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    65,604 miles
    Test number
    935131085890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,447 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    51,447 miles
    Test number
    739548315153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO03 SEA

Does LO03 SEA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO03 SEA is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LO03 SEA?
The MOT on LO03 SEA is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO03 SEA done?
LO03 SEA was recorded at 205,393 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 13,497 miles a year.
Has LO03 SEA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO03 SEA has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LO03 SEA 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 LO03 SEA find?
LO03 SEA passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: most rear bushes peeling.

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