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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LS03 BGFMOT history

LS03 BGF is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 28 Apr 2003. Its MOT expired on 13 Dec 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 138,991 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Dec 2022.

LS03 BGF black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Dec 2023
Mileage
138,991 mi
At MOT on 14 Dec 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,402 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS03 BGF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS03 BGF was last recorded at 138,991 miles on 14 Dec 2022, 22,627 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Sept 2013: 61,069 miles, lower than 61,608 miles on 10 Sept 2013.

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
116,364 miles · 16 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
22,627 miles
Average per year
7,402 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 138,991 miles
  • 2021 – 116,364 miles
  • 2019 – 106,157 miles
  • 2018 – 99,318 miles
  • 2017 – 92,718 miles
  • 2016 – 85,952 miles
  • 2015 – 78,601 miles
  • 2014 – 69,042 miles
  • 2013 – 61,069 miles
  • 2012 – 51,640 miles
  • 2011 – 46,462 miles
  • 2010 – 35,849 miles
  • 2009 – 30,430 miles
  • 2008 – 24,203 miles
  • 2007 – 21,747 miles
  • 2006 – 16,300 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,991 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,991 miles (+22,627)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    138,991 miles
    Test number
    839175692073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass116,364 miles (+10,207)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    116,364 miles
    Test number
    727503003997
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass106,157 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    106,157 miles
    Test number
    921320487259
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Fail106,157 miles (+6,839)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,157 miles
    Test number
    776089382725
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass99,318 miles (+6,600)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    99,318 miles
    Test number
    778136323567
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass92,718 miles (+6,766)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    92,718 miles
    Test number
    522091600175
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on outer edges
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust mount broken

  7. Pass85,952 miles (+7,351)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    85,952 miles
    Test number
    394861442540
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust mount broken

  8. Pass78,601 miles (+9,559)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    78,601 miles
    Test number
    737147273126
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mount broken

  9. Pass69,042 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    69,042 miles
    Test number
    635205854262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOne mount on centre exhaust broken

  10. Fail69,042 miles (+7,973)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,042 miles
    Test number
    697374054289
    • FailureFront Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteOne mount on centre exhaust broken

  11. Pass61,069 miles (-539)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    61,069 miles
    Test number
    148775253279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail61,608 miles (+9,968)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,608 miles
    Test number
    498413053296
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  13. Pass51,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    51,640 miles
    Test number
    965449612293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail51,640 miles (+5,178)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,640 miles
    Test number
    938076812286
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

  15. Pass46,462 miles (+10,613)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    46,462 miles
    Test number
    568642701269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,849 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    35,849 miles
    Test number
    301993900286
    • AdvisoryFront position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • NoteOffside front and both rear tyres perishing

  17. Fail35,849 miles (+5,419)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,849 miles
    Test number
    884293800211
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • NoteOffside front and both rear tyres perishing

  18. Pass30,430 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    30,430 miles
    Test number
    453958609294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail30,430 miles (+6,227)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,430 miles
    Test number
    152688509222
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass24,203 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    24,203 miles
    Test number
    604721148119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail24,203 miles (+2,456)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,203 miles
    Test number
    853500248113
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass21,747 miles (+5,447)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    21,747 miles
    Test number
    322854867144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass16,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2007
    Odometer
    16,300 miles
    Test number
    861048236130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS03 BGF

Does LS03 BGF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS03 BGF expired on 13 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS03 BGF?
The MOT on LS03 BGF expired on 13 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS03 BGF done?
LS03 BGF was recorded at 138,991 miles at its MOT on 14 Dec 2022, an average of 7,402 miles a year.
Has LS03 BGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS03 BGF has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2019.
Has the mileage on LS03 BGF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Sept 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS03 BGF find?
LS03 BGF passed its latest MOT on 14 Dec 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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