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Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LR03 HXMMOT history

LR03 HXM is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 21 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 78,546 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

LR03 HXM blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
78,546 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,622 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 HXM
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
21 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 HXM was last recorded at 78,546 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 6,270 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Mar 2024: 66,410 miles, lower than 102,425 miles on 23 Mar 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
72,276 miles · 20 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,270 miles
Average per year
2,622 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,546 miles
  • 2025 – 72,276 miles
  • 2024 – 66,410 miles
  • 2023 – 102,425 miles
  • 2022 – 96,480 miles
  • 2021 – 58,073 miles
  • 2019 – 57,529 miles
  • 2018 – 56,984 miles
  • 2017 – 54,167 miles
  • 2016 – 51,910 miles
  • 2015 – 49,441 miles
  • 2014 – 47,245 miles
  • 2013 – 45,333 miles
  • 2012 – 43,057 miles
  • 2011 – 40,052 miles
  • 2010 – 37,568 miles
  • 2009 – 34,857 miles
  • 2008 – 32,844 miles
  • 2007 – 30,144 miles
  • 2006 – 26,949 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,546 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Side repeater (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

Full MOT history

29 tests since 25 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,546 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    78,546 miles
    Test number
    202894063383
    • MinorNearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Side repeater (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail78,546 miles (+6,270)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,546 miles
    Test number
    226688968744
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))
    • MinorNearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Side repeater (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass72,276 miles (+4)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    72,276 miles
    Test number
    917189560547
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail72,272 miles (+5,862)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,272 miles
    Test number
    984059866290
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/s and O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass66,410 miles (-36,015)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    66,410 miles
    Test number
    275386353677
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass102,425 miles (+5,945)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    102,425 miles
    Test number
    966838462772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass96,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    96,480 miles
    Test number
    810077945111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail96,480 miles (+38,407)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,480 miles
    Test number
    152489138867
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low and too far to the left. both front (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass58,073 miles (+544)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    58,073 miles
    Test number
    172361853642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass57,529 miles (+545)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    57,529 miles
    Test number
    126829352387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass56,984 miles (+283)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    56,984 miles
    Test number
    917623006240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass56,701 miles (+2,534)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    56,701 miles
    Test number
    342594414699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,167 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    54,167 miles
    Test number
    393355775218
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  14. Fail54,167 miles (+2,257)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,167 miles
    Test number
    982309165854
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  15. Pass51,910 miles (+2,469)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    51,910 miles
    Test number
    659404532972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,441 miles (+2,196)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    49,441 miles
    Test number
    367353505241
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail47,245 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,245 miles
    Test number
    107262294168
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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)

  18. Pass47,245 miles (+1,912)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    47,245 miles
    Test number
    155282894169
    • 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)

  19. Pass45,333 miles (+2,276)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    45,333 miles
    Test number
    295166803242
    • NoteNearside front tyre bald on inner edge (225/45/17 91Y)

  20. Pass43,057 miles (+3,005)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    43,057 miles
    Test number
    879385602262
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

  21. Pass40,052 miles (+24)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    40,052 miles
    Test number
    507948701209
    • NoteO/s/f central door locking faulty

  22. Fail40,028 miles (+2,460)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,028 miles
    Test number
    356579191167
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteO/s/f central door locking faulty

  23. Pass37,568 miles (+2,711)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    37,568 miles
    Test number
    882133800201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,857 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    34,857 miles
    Test number
    590302289183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail34,857 miles (+2,013)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,857 miles
    Test number
    924841089199
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass32,844 miles (+2,700)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    32,844 miles
    Test number
    654534408254
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass30,144 miles (+3,195)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    30,144 miles
    Test number
    284208297112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass26,949 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    26,949 miles
    Test number
    701307506274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail26,949 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,949 miles
    Test number
    632266406225
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR03 HXM

Does LR03 HXM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR03 HXM is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR03 HXM?
The MOT on LR03 HXM is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR03 HXM done?
LR03 HXM was recorded at 78,546 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 2,622 miles a year.
Has LR03 HXM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 HXM has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LR03 HXM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Mar 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR03 HXM find?
LR03 HXM passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light side repeater; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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