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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,597 cc

LR03 FSCMOT history

LR03 FSC is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 3 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 15 Sept 2025 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 74,385 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2024.

LR03 FSC black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Sept 2025
Mileage
74,385 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2024
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,553 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 FSC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,597 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
3 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 FSC was last recorded at 74,385 miles on 16 Sept 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,385 miles · 11 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,553 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 74,385 miles
  • 2023 – 65,532 miles
  • 2022 – 53,933 miles
  • 2021 – 53,611 miles
  • 2020 – 52,892 miles
  • 2019 – 51,959 miles
  • 2018 – 51,370 miles
  • 2017 – 50,787 miles
  • 2016 – 50,120 miles
  • 2015 – 49,171 miles
  • 2014 – 47,998 miles
  • 2013 – 46,937 miles
  • 2012 – 45,782 miles
  • 2011 – 44,635 miles
  • 2010 – 42,971 miles
  • 2009 – 37,331 miles
  • 2007 – 29,470 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,385 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both lower front (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 12 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,385 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    74,385 miles
    Test number
    215226027490
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both lower front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail74,385 miles (+8,853)2 dangerous4 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,385 miles
    Test number
    137547863765
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both lower front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass65,532 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    65,532 miles
    Test number
    312859575904
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. Fail65,532 miles (+11,599)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,532 miles
    Test number
    835380509401
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Pass53,933 miles (+322)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    53,933 miles
    Test number
    795876911157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle fitted with under shield.

  6. Pass53,611 miles (+719)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    53,611 miles
    Test number
    362286305283
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass52,892 miles (+933)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    52,892 miles
    Test number
    311648226146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass51,959 miles (+589)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    51,959 miles
    Test number
    525940144590
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass51,370 miles (+583)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    51,370 miles
    Test number
    869497883578
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass50,787 miles (+667)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    50,787 miles
    Test number
    333631307890
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perishing on outer walls

  11. Pass50,120 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    50,120 miles
    Test number
    390412414851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail50,119 miles (+948)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,119 miles
    Test number
    476496077448
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass49,171 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    49,171 miles
    Test number
    164140538392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail49,171 miles (+1,173)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,171 miles
    Test number
    895256098112
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall lifting to core 205/55r16 (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour & offside rear (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryWasher bottle major leak

  15. Pass47,998 miles (+1,061)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    47,998 miles
    Test number
    305183224376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,937 miles (+1,155)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    46,937 miles
    Test number
    507912813361
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass45,782 miles (+1,147)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    45,782 miles
    Test number
    477665212411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,635 miles (+1,664)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    44,635 miles
    Test number
    189186811366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,971 miles (+2,392)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    42,971 miles
    Test number
    293791120305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,579 miles (+3,248)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    40,579 miles
    Test number
    100063330024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,331 miles (+7,861)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    37,331 miles
    Test number
    273564039029
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass29,470 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    29,470 miles
    Test number
    780763347061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR03 FSC

Does LR03 FSC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR03 FSC expired on 15 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR03 FSC?
The MOT on LR03 FSC expired on 15 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR03 FSC done?
LR03 FSC was recorded at 74,385 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2024, an average of 2,553 miles a year.
Has LR03 FSC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 FSC has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LR03 FSC 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 FSC find?
LR03 FSC passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2024 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both lower front; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all, and 3 more.

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