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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.

LR03 HSF blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Fail107,992 miles
  • 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))

What MOT failures 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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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))
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. Pass80,822 miles (+4,985)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    80,822 miles
    Test number
    991719256991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass75,837 miles (+5,031)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    75,837 miles
    Test number
    335125847170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass70,806 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    70,806 miles
    Test number
    178971545197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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)
  15. Pass64,530 miles (+8,342)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    64,530 miles
    Test number
    238879924178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,188 miles (+7,505)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    56,188 miles
    Test number
    258412143154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. Pass43,580 miles (+5,373)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    43,580 miles
    Test number
    686190391089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,207 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    38,207 miles
    Test number
    922829080035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. 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)
  22. 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)
  23. 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)
  24. 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)
  25. Pass20,408 miles (+4,106)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2008
    Odometer
    20,408 miles
    Test number
    974620637169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. 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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