Mercedes-Benz C
Purple · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc
LR03 VRLMOT history
LR03 VRL is a purple petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 28 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 17 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 97,476 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 97,476 mi
- At MOT on 11 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 21 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,305 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR03 VRL
- 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
- 28 Mar 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR03 VRL was last recorded at 97,476 miles on 11 Apr 2026, 1,458 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 96,018 miles · 12 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,458 miles
- Average per year
- 3,305 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 97,476 miles
- 2025 – 96,018 miles
- 2024 – 95,064 miles
- 2023 – 93,772 miles
- 2022 – 92,463 miles
- 2021 – 91,505 miles
- 2020 – 90,728 miles
- 2019 – 84,454 miles
- 2018 – 77,583 miles
- 2017 – 73,008 miles
- 2016 – 68,140 miles
- 2015 – 62,954 miles
- 2014 – 59,653 miles
- 2013 – 55,835 miles
- 2012 – 54,371 miles
- 2011 – 52,578 miles
- 2010 – 50,075 miles
- 2009 – 46,024 miles
- 2008 – 41,201 miles
- 2007 – 37,008 miles
- 2006 – 31,331 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass97,476 miles
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear suspension surface rust
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.
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Full MOT history
26 tests since 5 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass97,476 miles (+1,458)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 97,476 miles
- Test number
- 313792804203
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear suspension surface rust
Pass96,018 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 96,018 miles
- Test number
- 482043549724
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear suspension corroded
Fail96,018 miles (+954)1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,018 miles
- Test number
- 214623147934
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear suspension corroded
Pass95,064 miles (+1,292)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 95,064 miles
- Test number
- 364852580232
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass93,772 miles (+1,309)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 93,772 miles
- Test number
- 383572825544
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass92,463 miles (+958)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 92,463 miles
- Test number
- 831602308948
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass91,505 miles (+777)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 91,505 miles
- Test number
- 653341571924
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass90,728 miles (+6,274)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 90,728 miles
- Test number
- 138726031119
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner 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))
Pass84,454 miles (+6,871)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 84,454 miles
- Test number
- 410241601937
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,583 miles (+4,575)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 77,583 miles
- Test number
- 185947476997
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Pass73,008 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 73,008 miles
- Test number
- 171720070452
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Fail73,008 miles (+4,868)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,008 miles
- Test number
- 711560125163
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Pass68,140 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 68,140 miles
- Test number
- 137196922587
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,140 miles (+5,186)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,140 miles
- Test number
- 826372812874
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively boh ides rened (8.2.2)
Fail62,954 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,954 miles
- Test number
- 519075105131
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass62,954 miles (+3,301)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 62,954 miles
- Test number
- 619835905154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,653 miles (+3,818)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 59,653 miles
- Test number
- 766185204159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,835 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 55,835 miles
- Test number
- 845756783083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,835 miles (+1,464)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,835 miles
- Test number
- 647055283028
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass54,371 miles (+1,793)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 54,371 miles
- Test number
- 529866892018
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- 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)
Pass52,578 miles (+2,503)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 52,578 miles
- Test number
- 489171411112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,075 miles (+4,051)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 50,075 miles
- Test number
- 753959590064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,024 miles (+4,823)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 46,024 miles
- Test number
- 251437709413
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,201 miles (+4,193)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 41,201 miles
- Test number
- 640019798039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,008 miles (+5,677)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 37,008 miles
- Test number
- 271739107447
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,331 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 31,331 miles
- Test number
- 192905496005
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR03 VRL
- Does LR03 VRL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR03 VRL is valid until 17 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR03 VRL?
- The MOT on LR03 VRL is valid until 17 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR03 VRL done?
- LR03 VRL was recorded at 97,476 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2026, an average of 3,305 miles a year.
- Has LR03 VRL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR03 VRL has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on LR03 VRL 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 VRL find?
- LR03 VRL passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2026 with 9 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 6 more.
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