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Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,148 cc

LR03 FNHMOT history

LR03 FNH is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 20 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 20 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 85,806 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Aug 2022.

LR03 FNH silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Aug 2023
Mileage
85,806 mi
At MOT on 16 Aug 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,266 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 FNH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
20 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
16 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 FNH was last recorded at 85,806 miles on 16 Aug 2022, 1,043 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,763 miles · 19 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
1,043 miles
Average per year
3,266 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 85,806 miles
  • 2021 – 84,763 miles
  • 2020 – 83,610 miles
  • 2019 – 82,006 miles
  • 2018 – 80,631 miles
  • 2017 – 78,658 miles
  • 2016 – 76,204 miles
  • 2015 – 73,478 miles
  • 2014 – 69,615 miles
  • 2013 – 65,526 miles
  • 2012 – 62,724 miles
  • 2011 – 59,561 miles
  • 2010 – 56,335 miles
  • 2009 – 54,627 miles
  • 2008 – 49,438 miles
  • 2007 – 40,624 miles
  • 2006 – 32,000 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,806 miles
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear sub frame corroded

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front tyre cut in tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass85,806 miles (+1,043)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    85,806 miles
    Test number
    847754086227
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame corroded

  2. Pass84,763 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    84,763 miles
    Test number
    589579571842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail84,760 miles (+1,150)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,760 miles
    Test number
    764470742379
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass83,610 miles (+1,604)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    83,610 miles
    Test number
    617376039073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass82,006 miles (+1,375)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    82,006 miles
    Test number
    767832828157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass80,631 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    80,631 miles
    Test number
    473410298983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail80,623 miles (+1,965)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,623 miles
    Test number
    191621331520
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass78,658 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    78,658 miles
    Test number
    490389166635
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail78,658 miles (+2,454)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,658 miles
    Test number
    289775956945
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass76,204 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    76,204 miles
    Test number
    939230200552
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cut in tread

  11. Fail76,198 miles (+2,720)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,198 miles
    Test number
    143122887079
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cut in tread

  12. Pass73,478 miles (+3,863)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    73,478 miles
    Test number
    809295125258
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNsf wiper worn

  13. Pass69,615 miles (+46)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    69,615 miles
    Test number
    665717674153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Fail69,569 miles (+4,043)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,569 miles
    Test number
    176660874144
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass65,526 miles (+2,802)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    65,526 miles
    Test number
    208850733473
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Pass62,724 miles (+3,163)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    62,724 miles
    Test number
    345208882015
    • NoteEngine smokes

  17. Pass59,561 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    59,561 miles
    Test number
    259545301497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail59,561 miles (+3,226)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,561 miles
    Test number
    285825301455
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass56,335 miles (+1,708)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    56,335 miles
    Test number
    221940910141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront wipers worn

  20. Pass54,627 miles (+5,189)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    54,627 miles
    Test number
    834143399024
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass49,438 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    49,438 miles
    Test number
    101484258412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail49,438 miles (+8,814)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,438 miles
    Test number
    421664958034
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  23. Pass40,624 miles (+8,624)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    40,624 miles
    Test number
    843658357083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    32,000 miles
    Test number
    633344556094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR03 FNH

Does LR03 FNH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR03 FNH expired on 20 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR03 FNH?
The MOT on LR03 FNH expired on 20 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR03 FNH done?
LR03 FNH was recorded at 85,806 miles at its MOT on 16 Aug 2022, an average of 3,266 miles a year.
Has LR03 FNH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 FNH has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on LR03 FNH 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 FNH find?
LR03 FNH passed its latest MOT on 16 Aug 2022 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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