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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.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
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

Pass132,675 miles
  • 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))

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. Pass103,912 miles (+159)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    103,912 miles
    Test number
    984761037164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. 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))
  4. Pass82,293 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    82,293 miles
    Test number
    808768596098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. 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))
  6. Pass53,942 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    53,942 miles
    Test number
    748385939868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. Pass50,116 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    50,116 miles
    Test number
    726314696804
    • AdvisoryADVICE BOTH FRONT TYRE'S CRACKING.
  10. 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.
  11. Pass48,471 miles (+1,467)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    48,471 miles
    Test number
    347738940542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass47,004 miles (+1,671)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    47,004 miles
    Test number
    822314409809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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.
  14. Pass42,482 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    42,482 miles
    Test number
    288305714163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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
  16. 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.
  17. Pass36,519 miles (+3,410)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    36,519 miles
    Test number
    716509602145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,109 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    33,109 miles
    Test number
    577883411121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. 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
  20. Pass46,302 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    46,302 miles
    Test number
    193963110179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. 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.
  22. 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.
  23. 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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