Mercedes-Benz C
Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,148 cc
LR03 PLXMOT history
LR03 PLX is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 6 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 10 Feb 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 112,043 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 10 Feb 2023
- Mileage
- 112,043 mi
- At MOT on 11 Feb 2022
- MOT tests
- 26
- 17 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 5,532 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR03 PLX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,148 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 6 Jun 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 10 Feb 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Feb 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR03 PLX was last recorded at 112,043 miles on 11 Feb 2022, 3,844 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 108,199 miles · 5 Feb 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 3,844 miles
- Average per year
- 5,532 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 112,043 miles
- 2021 – 108,199 miles
- 2019 – 103,884 miles
- 2018 – 94,684 miles
- 2017 – 84,497 miles
- 2016 – 80,613 miles
- 2015 – 76,390 miles
- 2014 – 71,657 miles
- 2013 – 67,546 miles
- 2012 – 63,466 miles
- 2011 – 58,459 miles
- 2010 – 51,444 miles
- 2009 – 47,092 miles
- 2008 – 41,047 miles
- 2007 – 36,474 miles
- 2006 – 24,750 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass112,043 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2017
Chassis,suspension components,sub frame & rear axle corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
26 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass112,043 miles (+3,844)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 112,043 miles
- Test number
- 527497435556
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass108,199 miles (+8)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 108,199 miles
- Test number
- 687025721208
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryChassis,suspension components,sub frame & rear axle corroded
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper slightly loose but not insecure
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail108,191 miles (+4,307)12 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,191 miles
- Test number
- 383294456417
- MajorEmissions not tested Excessive smoke during acceleration (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryChassis,suspension components,sub frame & rear axle corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper slightly loose but not insecure
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass103,884 miles (+9,200)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 103,884 miles
- Test number
- 787719993451
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,684 miles (+10,187)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 94,684 miles
- Test number
- 813358964542
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass84,497 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 84,497 miles
- Test number
- 381375544749
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail84,497 miles (+3,884)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,497 miles
- Test number
- 388124397245
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside 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)
Pass80,613 miles (+4,223)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 80,613 miles
- Test number
- 595335204606
- AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play Rear Arm (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play Rear Arm (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass76,390 miles (+4,733)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 76,390 miles
- Test number
- 559169765960
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,657 miles (+4,111)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 71,657 miles
- Test number
- 455014674264
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass67,546 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 67,546 miles
- Test number
- 118825253269
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail67,546 miles (+4,080)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,546 miles
- Test number
- 137375153254
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass63,466 miles (+5,007)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 63,466 miles
- Test number
- 318067432491
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass58,459 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 58,459 miles
- Test number
- 768877931248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,459 miles (+7,015)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,459 miles
- Test number
- 707236531204
- FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- 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)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteAdvise air bag malfunction light on
Pass51,444 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 51,444 miles
- Test number
- 574951630220
- NoteFront tyres getting low on edges and sidewalls kerb damaged
Fail51,444 miles (+4,352)1 failure4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,444 miles
- Test number
- 314430330432
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteExhaust clamp cracked
- NoteFront brake discs pitted and corroded
- NoteFront suspension arms n/s and o/s rubber bushes split and parting
- NoteFront tyres getting low on edges and sidewalls kerb damaged
Pass47,092 miles (+44)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 47,092 miles
- Test number
- 792907729280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,048 miles (+6,001)1 failure3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,048 miles
- Test number
- 911766929260
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- 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)
- NoteO/s/front tyre sidewall damaged!
Pass41,047 miles (+4,573)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 41,047 miles
- Test number
- 870890728210
- NoteN/s/f tyre cut but no cords showing
- NoteThe front tyres are very close to the body but not touching
Pass36,474 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 36,474 miles
- Test number
- 730376227278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,474 miles (+3,061)2 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,474 miles
- Test number
- 752741527239
- FailureNearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
- NoteN/s repeater lens cracked
- NoteO/s/f fog lamp broken
- NoteTravel in handbrake lever - advise adjustment/repair
Fail33,413 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,413 miles
- Test number
- 110567707158
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Pass33,413 miles (+8,663)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2008
- Odometer
- 33,413 miles
- Test number
- 191547207136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail24,750 miles7 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,750 miles
- Test number
- 144973226158
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Pass24,750 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2007
- Odometer
- 24,750 miles
- Test number
- 221953126496
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Questions about LR03 PLX
- Does LR03 PLX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR03 PLX expired on 10 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR03 PLX?
- The MOT on LR03 PLX expired on 10 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR03 PLX done?
- LR03 PLX was recorded at 112,043 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2022, an average of 5,532 miles a year.
- Has LR03 PLX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR03 PLX has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2021.
- Has the mileage on LR03 PLX 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 PLX find?
- LR03 PLX passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.
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