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Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,148 cc

LR03 CJJMOT history

LR03 CJJ is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 19 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 131,058 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

LR03 CJJ black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
131,058 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,096 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 CJJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
19 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 CJJ was last recorded at 131,058 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 882 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,176 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
882 miles
Average per year
4,096 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,058 miles
  • 2025 – 130,176 miles
  • 2024 – 129,621 miles
  • 2023 – 128,595 miles
  • 2022 – 127,792 miles
  • 2021 – 127,240 miles
  • 2020 – 126,154 miles
  • 2019 – 120,310 miles
  • 2018 – 112,943 miles
  • 2017 – 93,996 miles
  • 2016 – 81,611 miles
  • 2015 – 79,057 miles
  • 2014 – 75,941 miles
  • 2013 – 73,451 miles
  • 2012 – 71,677 miles
  • 2011 – 69,070 miles
  • 2010 – 62,280 miles
  • 2009 – 57,899 miles
  • 2008 – 54,621 miles
  • 2007 – 51,906 miles
  • 2006 – 49,172 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,058 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

32 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,058 miles (+882)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    131,058 miles
    Test number
    738802342540
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass130,176 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    130,176 miles
    Test number
    426731721481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail130,176 miles (+555)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,176 miles
    Test number
    165921932299
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass129,621 miles (+1,026)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    129,621 miles
    Test number
    174333867602
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderside surface corrosion.

  5. Pass128,595 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    128,595 miles
    Test number
    433013537616
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Fail128,595 miles (+803)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,595 miles
    Test number
    215960820766
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury sill cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass127,792 miles (+552)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    127,792 miles
    Test number
    882497665016
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass127,240 miles (+1,086)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    127,240 miles
    Test number
    205537723989
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass126,154 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    126,154 miles
    Test number
    920747166138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail126,154 miles (+5,844)1 dangerous2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,154 miles
    Test number
    455021366839
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  11. Pass120,310 miles (+7,367)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    120,310 miles
    Test number
    853875508760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass112,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    112,943 miles
    Test number
    608321481937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail112,943 miles (+18,947)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,943 miles
    Test number
    761479037174
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  14. Pass93,996 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    93,996 miles
    Test number
    860003873276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail93,996 miles (+12,385)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,996 miles
    Test number
    604690490130
    • FailureCentral Rear Statutory seat belt missing seat belt catch missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

  16. Pass81,611 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    81,611 miles
    Test number
    185504112289
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail81,611 miles (+2,554)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,611 miles
    Test number
    505284724940
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass79,057 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    79,057 miles
    Test number
    579290945048
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn thin to the inner tred

  19. Fail79,057 miles (+3,116)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,057 miles
    Test number
    649620545016
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn thin to the inner tred

  20. Pass75,941 miles (+2,490)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    75,941 miles
    Test number
    106095844049
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass73,451 miles (+47)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    73,451 miles
    Test number
    395191353078
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Fail73,404 miles (+1,727)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,404 miles
    Test number
    126165143014
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass71,677 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    71,677 miles
    Test number
    549607142077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail71,677 miles (+2,607)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,677 miles
    Test number
    129977742051
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNearside repeater lens broken
    • NoteSlight bind both rear brakes

  25. Pass69,070 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    69,070 miles
    Test number
    185745541466
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearside reverse light not working

  26. Fail69,070 miles (+6,790)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,070 miles
    Test number
    415785741051
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearside reverse light not working

  27. Pass62,280 miles (+4,381)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    62,280 miles
    Test number
    671889840030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteHand brake light does not turn off when hand brake released no bind or grabing while light is on

  28. Pass57,899 miles (+3,278)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    57,899 miles
    Test number
    133000459014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass54,621 miles (+2,715)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    54,621 miles
    Test number
    761745988054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass51,906 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    51,906 miles
    Test number
    184566387077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail51,906 miles (+2,734)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,906 miles
    Test number
    223916287055
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  32. Pass49,172 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    49,172 miles
    Test number
    382590686001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR03 CJJ

Does LR03 CJJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR03 CJJ is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR03 CJJ?
The MOT on LR03 CJJ is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR03 CJJ done?
LR03 CJJ was recorded at 131,058 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 4,096 miles a year.
Has LR03 CJJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 CJJ has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LR03 CJJ 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 LR03 CJJ find?
LR03 CJJ passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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