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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LR03 FRCMOT history

LR03 FRC is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 16 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 23 Feb 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 131,586 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2025.

LR03 FRC silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Feb 2026
Mileage
131,586 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,462 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 FRC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
16 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 FRC was last recorded at 131,586 miles on 24 Feb 2025, 58 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,528 miles · 14 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
58 miles
Average per year
5,462 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 131,586 miles
  • 2024 – 124,129 miles
  • 2022 – 115,125 miles
  • 2021 – 102,713 miles
  • 2019 – 97,510 miles
  • 2018 – 87,635 miles
  • 2017 – 78,102 miles
  • 2016 – 61,938 miles
  • 2015 – 56,069 miles
  • 2014 – 46,808 miles
  • 2013 – 44,476 miles
  • 2012 – 41,704 miles
  • 2011 – 39,883 miles
  • 2010 – 38,418 miles
  • 2009 – 36,493 miles
  • 2008 – 34,713 miles
  • 2007 – 32,392 miles
  • 2006 – 30,070 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,586 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Undertrays hiding some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 10 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,586 miles (+58)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    131,586 miles
    Test number
    308556714649
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail131,528 miles (+7,399)1 dangerous1 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,528 miles
    Test number
    948977041483
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass124,129 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    124,129 miles
    Test number
    102341757422
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail124,129 miles (+9,004)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,129 miles
    Test number
    388535069032
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass115,125 miles (+12,412)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    115,125 miles
    Test number
    880308377918
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass102,713 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    102,713 miles
    Test number
    729536568724
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  7. Fail102,713 miles (+5,203)1 major1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,713 miles
    Test number
    210415233100
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  8. Pass97,510 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    97,510 miles
    Test number
    489848948020
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays hiding some components
  9. Fail97,510 miles (+9,875)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,510 miles
    Test number
    467001227717
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays hiding some components
  10. Pass87,635 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    87,635 miles
    Test number
    831324738065
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays hiding some components
  11. Fail87,635 miles (+9,533)3 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,635 miles
    Test number
    354687698910
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays hiding some components
  12. Pass78,102 miles (+16,164)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    78,102 miles
    Test number
    608359453254
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder-tray blocking view of components
  13. Pass61,938 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    61,938 miles
    Test number
    227498046727
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  14. Fail61,938 miles (+5,869)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,938 miles
    Test number
    556823982619
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass56,069 miles (+9,261)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    56,069 miles
    Test number
    968055705252
    • 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)
  16. Pass46,808 miles (+2,332)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    46,808 miles
    Test number
    318180374122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,476 miles (+2,772)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    44,476 miles
    Test number
    598319263105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass41,704 miles (+1,821)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    41,704 miles
    Test number
    645103432231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,883 miles (+1,465)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    39,883 miles
    Test number
    867410931212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,418 miles (+1,925)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    38,418 miles
    Test number
    852044040221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,493 miles (+1,780)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    36,493 miles
    Test number
    481718039221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,713 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    34,713 miles
    Test number
    764896458276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail34,701 miles (+2,309)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,701 miles
    Test number
    933595558220
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  24. Pass32,392 miles (+2,322)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    32,392 miles
    Test number
    634509287237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass30,070 miles (+686)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    30,070 miles
    Test number
    213821616363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass29,384 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    29,384 miles
    Test number
    243791266114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR03 FRC

Does LR03 FRC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR03 FRC expired on 23 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR03 FRC?
The MOT on LR03 FRC expired on 23 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR03 FRC done?
LR03 FRC was recorded at 131,586 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2025, an average of 5,462 miles a year.
Has LR03 FRC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 FRC has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LR03 FRC 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 FRC find?
LR03 FRC passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2025 with 13 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 10 more.

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