Mercedes-Benz C
Purple · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc
LR03 HFNMOT history
LR03 HFN is a purple petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 29 Mar 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 73,733 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 29 Mar 2026
- Mileage
- 73,733 mi
- At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 20 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 2,914 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR03 HFN
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Purple
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 31 Mar 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 29 Mar 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Mar 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
LR03 HFN was last recorded at 73,733 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 975 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 25 Mar 2008: 24,731 miles, lower than 29,541 miles on 28 Feb 2007.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 72,758 miles · 19 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 975 miles
- Average per year
- 2,914 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 73,733 miles
- 2025 – 72,758 miles
- 2024 – 71,210 miles
- 2023 – 69,923 miles
- 2022 – 68,734 miles
- 2021 – 67,391 miles
- 2020 – 66,396 miles
- 2019 – 64,339 miles
- 2018 – 61,991 miles
- 2017 – 59,558 miles
- 2016 – 55,739 miles
- 2015 – 50,303 miles
- 2014 – 46,776 miles
- 2013 – 41,980 miles
- 2012 – 38,454 miles
- 2011 – 34,862 miles
- 2010 – 31,953 miles
- 2009 – 27,904 miles
- 2008 – 24,737 miles
- 2007 – 29,541 miles
- 2006 – 15,537 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail73,733 miles
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorRear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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 pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017
Full MOT history
31 tests since 29 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail73,733 miles (+975)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,733 miles
- Test number
- 327924839526
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorRear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass72,758 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 72,758 miles
- Test number
- 601924248046
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail72,758 miles (+1,548)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,758 miles
- Test number
- 931969218824
- Repaired at testFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass71,210 miles (+1,287)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 71,210 miles
- Test number
- 547252021802
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass69,923 miles (+220)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 69,923 miles
- Test number
- 556286491291
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail69,703 miles (+969)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,703 miles
- Test number
- 884074395860
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed emissions too rich (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Pass68,734 miles (+1,343)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 68,734 miles
- Test number
- 915544212348
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,391 miles (+995)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 67,391 miles
- Test number
- 328332849341
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,396 miles (+2,057)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 66,396 miles
- Test number
- 772575022186
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both top mountain and shocker weak (5.3.2 (c))
Pass64,339 miles (+2,348)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 64,339 miles
- Test number
- 868432526426
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,991 miles (+2,433)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 61,991 miles
- Test number
- 832889476380
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,558 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 59,558 miles
- Test number
- 135112804081
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail59,558 miles (+3,819)3 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,558 miles
- Test number
- 823199185927
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass55,739 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 55,739 miles
- Test number
- 130898727922
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,739 miles (+22)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,739 miles
- Test number
- 398257606020
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Fail55,717 miles (+5,414)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,717 miles
- Test number
- 928488718933
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement marked in white (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement marked in white (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISE (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass50,303 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 50,303 miles
- Test number
- 915157875002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,303 miles (+3,527)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,303 miles
- Test number
- 397707375011
- 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 Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- 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 Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass46,776 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 46,776 miles
- Test number
- 779208984028
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail46,776 miles (+4,796)4 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,776 miles
- Test number
- 836308484022
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass41,980 miles (+3,526)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 41,980 miles
- Test number
- 866289573064
- 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)
Pass38,454 miles (+3,592)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 38,454 miles
- Test number
- 618176882070
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass34,862 miles (+2,909)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 34,862 miles
- Test number
- 226484881003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,953 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,953 miles
- Test number
- 101182280009
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass31,953 miles (+4,049)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 31,953 miles
- Test number
- 853172380096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,904 miles (+3,167)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 27,904 miles
- Test number
- 293374689047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,737 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 24,737 miles
- Test number
- 993886088043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail24,731 miles (-4,810)1 dangerous1 failure1 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,731 miles
- Test number
- 314745888044
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- 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)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass29,541 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 29,541 miles
- Test number
- 194359757088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail29,541 miles (+14,004)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,541 miles
- Test number
- 952019757045
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Pass15,537 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 15,537 miles
- Test number
- 482788786091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR03 HFN
- Does LR03 HFN currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR03 HFN expired on 29 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR03 HFN?
- The MOT on LR03 HFN expired on 29 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR03 HFN done?
- LR03 HFN was recorded at 73,733 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 2,914 miles a year.
- Has LR03 HFN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR03 HFN has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on LR03 HFN ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Mar 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LR03 HFN find?
- LR03 HFN failed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 5 major defects and 2 advisories: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits; nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn; offside front upper suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn, and 4 more.
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