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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,397 cc

LR03 CENMOT history

LR03 CEN is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 13 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 30 Sept 2023 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 93,804 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Oct 2022.

LR03 CEN silver Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Sept 2023
Mileage
93,804 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2022
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,383 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 CEN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,397 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
13 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 CEN was last recorded at 93,804 miles on 1 Oct 2022, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Jan 2021: 81,507 miles, lower than 114,647 miles on 30 Jan 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
93,794 miles · 23 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
4,383 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 93,804 miles
  • 2021 – 81,507 miles
  • 2020 – 114,647 miles
  • 2019 – 111,022 miles
  • 2018 – 106,246 miles
  • 2017 – 96,380 miles
  • 2016 – 87,525 miles
  • 2015 – 87,172 miles
  • 2014 – 75,847 miles
  • 2013 – 64,549 miles
  • 2012 – 58,112 miles
  • 2011 – 52,263 miles
  • 2010 – 46,677 miles
  • 2009 – 40,746 miles
  • 2008 – 34,669 miles
  • 2007 – 27,973 miles
  • 2006 – 21,259 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,804 miles
  • AdvisoryUnder body corrosionRecorded 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.

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 13 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,804 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    93,804 miles
    Test number
    279852369766
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion
  2. Fail93,794 miles (+12,287)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,794 miles
    Test number
    957034396200
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion
  3. Pass81,507 miles (-33,140)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    81,507 miles
    Test number
    620273862307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass114,647 miles (+3,625)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    114,647 miles
    Test number
    791028266333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system very corroded
  5. Pass111,022 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    111,022 miles
    Test number
    791729439616
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
  6. Fail111,022 miles (+4,776)2 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,022 miles
    Test number
    660221593110
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
  7. Pass106,246 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    106,246 miles
    Test number
    293080236409
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryBoth wiper blades split
    • AdvisoryKnock at steering wheel
  8. Fail106,246 miles (+9,866)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,246 miles
    Test number
    249202488102
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryBoth wiper blades split
    • AdvisoryKnock at steering wheel
  9. Pass96,380 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    96,380 miles
    Test number
    454098476373
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge of tread pattern (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge of tread pattern (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin corroded,but no leak of gases
  10. Fail96,380 miles (+8,855)3 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,380 miles
    Test number
    660285837481
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush to front sub frame mount,bush debonded (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush to front sub frame mount,bush debonded (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge of tread pattern (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge of tread pattern (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin corroded,but no leak of gases
  11. Pass87,525 miles (+353)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    87,525 miles
    Test number
    869539335539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass87,172 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    87,172 miles
    Test number
    902108369594
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
  13. Fail87,172 miles (+15)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,172 miles
    Test number
    527181752819
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
  14. Fail87,157 miles (+11,310)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,157 miles
    Test number
    407843305112
    • FailureFront Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
  15. Pass75,847 miles (+11,298)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    75,847 miles
    Test number
    847465214133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  16. Pass64,549 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    64,549 miles
    Test number
    777206113123
    • NoteOffside front tyre on 2mm and worn on edges
  17. Fail64,549 miles (+6,437)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,549 miles
    Test number
    798396413170
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre on 2mm and worn on edges
  18. Fail58,112 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,112 miles
    Test number
    508988312114
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
  19. Pass58,112 miles (+5,849)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    58,112 miles
    Test number
    627748912196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass52,263 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    52,263 miles
    Test number
    527798911177
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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. Fail52,263 miles (+5,586)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,263 miles
    Test number
    898048111109
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass46,677 miles (+5,931)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    46,677 miles
    Test number
    153070120177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass40,746 miles (+6,077)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    40,746 miles
    Test number
    890854819158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,669 miles (+6,696)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    34,669 miles
    Test number
    583683218129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass27,973 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    27,973 miles
    Test number
    443353417107
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  26. Fail27,962 miles (+6,703)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,962 miles
    Test number
    231683117482
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/r seat belt lock cover missing
  27. Pass21,259 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    21,259 miles
    Test number
    174442676016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR03 CEN

Does LR03 CEN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR03 CEN expired on 30 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR03 CEN?
The MOT on LR03 CEN expired on 30 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR03 CEN done?
LR03 CEN was recorded at 93,804 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2022, an average of 4,383 miles a year.
Has LR03 CEN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 CEN has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LR03 CEN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Jan 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR03 CEN find?
LR03 CEN passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2022 with 1 advisory: under body corrosion.

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