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Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,148 cc

LR03 CKLMOT history

LR03 CKL is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 20 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 30 Apr 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 119,078 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2025.

LR03 CKL black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Apr 2026
Mileage
119,078 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2025
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,679 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 CKL
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
20 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
1 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 CKL was last recorded at 119,078 miles on 1 May 2025, 38 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,040 miles · 12 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
38 miles
Average per year
4,679 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 119,078 miles
  • 2022 – 119,040 miles
  • 2021 – 116,048 miles
  • 2020 – 112,361 miles
  • 2019 – 110,100 miles
  • 2018 – 104,485 miles
  • 2017 – 98,288 miles
  • 2016 – 94,849 miles
  • 2015 – 90,153 miles
  • 2014 – 85,645 miles
  • 2013 – 80,730 miles
  • 2012 – 74,366 miles
  • 2011 – 69,520 miles
  • 2010 – 60,871 miles
  • 2009 – 52,930 miles
  • 2008 – 44,855 miles
  • 2007 – 36,912 miles
  • 2006 – 29,780 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,078 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryUnderside corroded in places

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,078 miles (+38)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    119,078 miles
    Test number
    422524378788
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded in places

  2. Fail119,040 miles (+2,992)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,040 miles
    Test number
    564891398470
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front rear mark with yellow paint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge from edges (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass116,048 miles (+3,687)4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    116,048 miles
    Test number
    637283602476
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass112,361 miles (+2,261)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    112,361 miles
    Test number
    393008149386
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass110,100 miles (+5,615)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    110,100 miles
    Test number
    779414247674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass104,485 miles (+6,197)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    104,485 miles
    Test number
    371987057139
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  7. Pass98,288 miles (+3,439)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    98,288 miles
    Test number
    690212707260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass94,849 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    94,849 miles
    Test number
    418062469202
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail94,849 miles (+4,696)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,849 miles
    Test number
    418060290565
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing 1 (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel nut(s) missing 1 (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing 1 (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass90,153 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    90,153 miles
    Test number
    327394785059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail90,153 miles (+4,508)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,153 miles
    Test number
    476054585040
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  12. Pass85,645 miles (+4,915)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    85,645 miles
    Test number
    437766284083
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass80,730 miles (+6,364)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    80,730 miles
    Test number
    347558783075
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass74,366 miles (+4,846)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    74,366 miles
    Test number
    425294182052
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass69,520 miles (+8,649)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    69,520 miles
    Test number
    357754581030
    • NoteRear registration plate delaminating

  16. Pass60,871 miles (+7,941)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    60,871 miles
    Test number
    862920090073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass52,930 miles (+8,075)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    52,930 miles
    Test number
    802579789047
    • AdvisoryNearside Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass44,855 miles (+7,943)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    44,855 miles
    Test number
    841261498063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,912 miles (+7,132)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    36,912 miles
    Test number
    432706687065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass29,780 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    29,780 miles
    Test number
    213500096066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail29,780 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,780 miles
    Test number
    792450896013
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Questions about LR03 CKL

Does LR03 CKL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR03 CKL expired on 30 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR03 CKL?
The MOT on LR03 CKL expired on 30 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR03 CKL done?
LR03 CKL was recorded at 119,078 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2025, an average of 4,679 miles a year.
Has LR03 CKL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 CKL has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on LR03 CKL 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 CKL find?
LR03 CKL passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm, and 2 more.

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