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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,148 cc

LR03 COJMOT history

LR03 COJ is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 24 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 175,295 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

LR03 COJ blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
175,295 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,016 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 COJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 COJ was last recorded at 175,295 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 1,036 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,259 miles · 17 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,036 miles
Average per year
7,016 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 175,295 miles
  • 2025 – 174,259 miles
  • 2023 – 172,821 miles
  • 2022 – 171,889 miles
  • 2020 – 170,256 miles
  • 2019 – 166,759 miles
  • 2018 – 162,525 miles
  • 2017 – 157,772 miles
  • 2016 – 153,944 miles
  • 2015 – 148,943 miles
  • 2014 – 142,839 miles
  • 2013 – 134,750 miles
  • 2012 – 126,084 miles
  • 2011 – 117,180 miles
  • 2010 – 106,420 miles
  • 2009 – 89,067 miles
  • 2008 – 63,345 miles
  • 2007 – 47,876 miles
  • 2006 – 34,619 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,295 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,295 miles (+1,036)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    175,295 miles
    Test number
    966686369836
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass174,259 miles (+1,438)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    174,259 miles
    Test number
    441366690067
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass172,821 miles (+932)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    172,821 miles
    Test number
    777394927449
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass171,889 miles (+1,633)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    171,889 miles
    Test number
    868022754439
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 205 55 r16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass170,256 miles (+3,497)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    170,256 miles
    Test number
    473247986808
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass166,759 miles (+4,234)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    166,759 miles
    Test number
    477558466369
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryInner steering joints have slight play

  7. Pass162,525 miles (+4,753)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    162,525 miles
    Test number
    116303080053
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass157,772 miles (+3,828)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    157,772 miles
    Test number
    207971988814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass153,944 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    153,944 miles
    Test number
    606766985560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail153,944 miles (+5,001)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,944 miles
    Test number
    200535833908
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  11. Pass148,943 miles (+6,104)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    148,943 miles
    Test number
    693309060910
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass142,839 miles (+8,089)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    142,839 miles
    Test number
    498233024342
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass134,750 miles (+8,666)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    134,750 miles
    Test number
    408575223482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass126,084 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    126,084 miles
    Test number
    478365222456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail126,084 miles (+8,904)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,084 miles
    Test number
    858865922326
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass117,180 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    117,180 miles
    Test number
    725756631303
    • 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)

  17. Fail117,180 miles (+10,760)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,180 miles
    Test number
    677596931399
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • 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)

  18. Pass106,420 miles (+17,353)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    106,420 miles
    Test number
    533158130317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail89,067 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,067 miles
    Test number
    182763759161
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass89,067 miles (+25,722)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    89,067 miles
    Test number
    251363259479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass63,345 miles (+15,469)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    63,345 miles
    Test number
    841090968018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass47,876 miles (+13,257)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    47,876 miles
    Test number
    481120167024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,619 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    34,619 miles
    Test number
    191331456063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LR03 COJ

Does LR03 COJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR03 COJ is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR03 COJ?
The MOT on LR03 COJ is valid until 16 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 COJ done?
LR03 COJ was recorded at 175,295 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 7,016 miles a year.
Has LR03 COJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 COJ has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2016.
Has the mileage on LR03 COJ 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 COJ find?
LR03 COJ passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 10 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 7 more.

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