
Mercedes-Benz C
Purple · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc
LR03 YYEMOT history
LR03 YYE is a purple petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Apr 2003. Its MOT expired on 10 Mar 2025 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 132,675 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 10 Mar 2025
- Mileage
- 132,675 mi
- At MOT on 11 Mar 2024
- MOT tests
- 23
- 16 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 7,037 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR03 YYE
- 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
- 30 Apr 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 10 Mar 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Mar 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR03 YYE was last recorded at 132,675 miles on 11 Mar 2024, 28,763 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 23 Apr 2011: 33,109 miles, lower than 46,302 miles on 23 Apr 2010.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 103,912 miles · 7 Mar 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 28,763 miles
- Average per year
- 7,037 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 132,675 miles
- 2023 – 103,912 miles
- 2022 – 82,293 miles
- 2020 – 53,942 miles
- 2019 – 51,720 miles
- 2018 – 50,116 miles
- 2017 – 48,471 miles
- 2016 – 47,004 miles
- 2015 – 45,333 miles
- 2014 – 42,482 miles
- 2013 – 38,877 miles
- 2012 – 36,519 miles
- 2011 – 33,109 miles
- 2010 – 46,302 miles
- 2009 – 23,671 miles
- 2008 – 20,908 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2014
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2014
Full MOT history
23 tests since 23 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass132,675 miles (+28,763)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 132,675 miles
- Test number
- 587403266410
- MinorNearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass103,912 miles (+159)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 103,912 miles
- Test number
- 984761037164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,753 miles (+21,460)3 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,753 miles
- Test number
- 490479930245
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass82,293 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 82,293 miles
- Test number
- 808768596098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,290 miles (+28,348)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,290 miles
- Test number
- 699506024265
- DangerousNearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))
- AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass53,942 miles (+37)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 53,942 miles
- Test number
- 748385939868
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,905 miles (+2,185)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,905 miles
- Test number
- 250770719295
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass51,720 miles (+1,604)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 51,720 miles
- Test number
- 902378523702
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass50,116 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 50,116 miles
- Test number
- 726314696804
- AdvisoryADVICE BOTH FRONT TYRE'S CRACKING.
Fail50,115 miles (+1,644)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,115 miles
- Test number
- 683305256635
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
- FailureIndicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- AdvisoryADVICE BOTH FRONT TYRE'S CRACKING.
Pass48,471 miles (+1,467)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 48,471 miles
- Test number
- 347738940542
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,004 miles (+1,671)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 47,004 miles
- Test number
- 822314409809
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,333 miles (+2,851)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 45,333 miles
- Test number
- 907689715141
- Note1.advice indicator swith on way out.
Pass42,482 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 42,482 miles
- Test number
- 288305714163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,480 miles (+3,603)5 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,480 miles
- Test number
- 427514614170
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
Pass38,877 miles (+2,358)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 38,877 miles
- Test number
- 936954513124
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Note1.advice n/s/f.tyre outer wall slightly cut.
Pass36,519 miles (+3,410)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 36,519 miles
- Test number
- 716509602145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,109 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 33,109 miles
- Test number
- 577883411121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33,109 miles (-13,193)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,109 miles
- Test number
- 766493711130
- FailureFront registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureRear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
- NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Pass46,302 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 46,302 miles
- Test number
- 193963110179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,301 miles (+22,630)5 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,301 miles
- Test number
- 671383710169
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Note1.advice to change front/rear no plate.
- Note2.suspect indicator swith on way out. 3.advice to get tracking done.
Pass23,671 miles (+2,763)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 23,671 miles
- Test number
- 673969719188
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Note1.n/s/f.tyre outer wall slightly cut.
Pass20,908 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 20,908 miles
- Test number
- 952514118107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR03 YYE
- Does LR03 YYE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR03 YYE expired on 10 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR03 YYE?
- The MOT on LR03 YYE expired on 10 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR03 YYE done?
- LR03 YYE was recorded at 132,675 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2024, an average of 7,037 miles a year.
- Has LR03 YYE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR03 YYE has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2023.
- Has the mileage on LR03 YYE ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Apr 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LR03 YYE find?
- LR03 YYE passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2024 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside rear rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; front track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides, and 2 more.
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