
Mercedes-Benz C
Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc
LR03 HSFMOT history
LR03 HSF is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Apr 2003. Its MOT expired on 24 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 107,992 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 24 Jan 2024
- Mileage
- 107,992 mi
- At MOT on 8 Jan 2024
- MOT tests
- 26
- 17 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 5,198 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR03 HSF
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 30 Apr 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 24 Jan 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Jan 2024 (Fail)
Mileage history
LR03 HSF was last recorded at 107,992 miles on 8 Jan 2024, 5,988 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 102,004 miles · 24 Jan 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 5,988 miles
- Average per year
- 5,198 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 107,992 miles
- 2023 – 102,004 miles
- 2022 – 97,084 miles
- 2021 – 92,588 miles
- 2020 – 92,565 miles
- 2019 – 90,896 miles
- 2018 – 86,706 miles
- 2017 – 80,822 miles
- 2016 – 75,837 miles
- 2015 – 70,806 miles
- 2014 – 64,530 miles
- 2013 – 56,188 miles
- 2012 – 48,683 miles
- 2011 – 43,580 miles
- 2010 – 38,207 miles
- 2009 – 32,411 miles
- 2008 – 27,876 miles
- 2007 – 20,408 miles
- 2006 – 16,302 miles
What the latest MOT found
- DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded - advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded - advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material advise replacement
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroding
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
26 tests since 19 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail107,992 miles (+5,988)1 dangerous8 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,992 miles
- Test number
- 449281910228
- DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded - advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded - advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))
Pass102,004 miles (+4,920)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 102,004 miles
- Test number
- 883739979447
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass97,084 miles (+4,496)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 97,084 miles
- Test number
- 189510550769
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
Pass92,588 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 92,588 miles
- Test number
- 379882172625
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail92,588 miles (+23)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,588 miles
- Test number
- 613303113892
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail92,565 miles (+1,669)5 major3 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,565 miles
- Test number
- 180264950371
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass90,896 miles (+35)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 90,896 miles
- Test number
- 143272180868
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail90,861 miles (+4,155)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,861 miles
- Test number
- 131769121548
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass86,706 miles (+35)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 86,706 miles
- Test number
- 552880353445
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail86,671 miles (+5,849)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,671 miles
- Test number
- 787869142435
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass80,822 miles (+4,985)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2018
- Odometer
- 80,822 miles
- Test number
- 991719256991
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,837 miles (+5,031)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2017
- Odometer
- 75,837 miles
- Test number
- 335125847170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,806 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2016
- Odometer
- 70,806 miles
- Test number
- 178971545197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,806 miles (+6,276)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,806 miles
- Test number
- 928850445113
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass64,530 miles (+8,342)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2015
- Odometer
- 64,530 miles
- Test number
- 238879924178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,188 miles (+7,505)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2014
- Odometer
- 56,188 miles
- Test number
- 258412143154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,683 miles (+67)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2013
- Odometer
- 48,683 miles
- Test number
- 496412242183
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteUnable to fully inspect under vehicle due to plastic under tray's being fitted
Fail48,616 miles (+5,036)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,616 miles
- Test number
- 306945332122
- DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (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)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteUnable to fully inspect under vehicle due to plastic under tray's being fitted
Pass43,580 miles (+5,373)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 43,580 miles
- Test number
- 686190391089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,207 miles (+18)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 38,207 miles
- Test number
- 922829080035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,189 miles (+5,778)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,189 miles
- Test number
- 171608980022
- FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass32,411 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 32,411 miles
- Test number
- 332846899095
- 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)
Fail32,411 miles (+4,535)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,411 miles
- Test number
- 723883299098
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- 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)
Pass27,876 miles (+7,468)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 27,876 miles
- Test number
- 880271408141
- 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)
Pass20,408 miles (+4,106)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2008
- Odometer
- 20,408 miles
- Test number
- 974620637169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,302 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2007
- Odometer
- 16,302 miles
- Test number
- 413509536121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR03 HSF
- Does LR03 HSF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR03 HSF expired on 24 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR03 HSF?
- The MOT on LR03 HSF expired on 24 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR03 HSF done?
- LR03 HSF was recorded at 107,992 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2024, an average of 5,198 miles a year.
- Has LR03 HSF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR03 HSF has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on LR03 HSF 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 HSF find?
- LR03 HSF failed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 8 major defects and 5 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits, and 11 more.
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