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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LS03 NVRMOT history

LS03 NVR is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 3 Dec 2022 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 128,887 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Nov 2021.

LS03 NVR black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Dec 2022
Mileage
128,887 mi
At MOT on 30 Nov 2021
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,123 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS03 NVR
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
31 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
30 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS03 NVR was last recorded at 128,887 miles on 30 Nov 2021, 2,910 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,977 miles · 4 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
2,910 miles
Average per year
6,123 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 128,887 miles
  • 2020 – 125,977 miles
  • 2019 – 122,189 miles
  • 2018 – 116,863 miles
  • 2017 – 111,307 miles
  • 2016 – 108,643 miles
  • 2015 – 104,753 miles
  • 2014 – 96,568 miles
  • 2013 – 88,056 miles
  • 2012 – 79,426 miles
  • 2011 – 70,620 miles
  • 2010 – 63,822 miles
  • 2009 – 54,814 miles
  • 2008 – 51,696 miles
  • 2007 – 42,975 miles
  • 2006 – 34,359 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,887 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Fogged giving poor image and reduced output (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Fogged giving poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges have worn off (5.2.3 (e))

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 Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced areas.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Indicator switch has slight movement at column.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Oil leak Area around diff/axle.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass128,887 miles (+2,910)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    128,887 miles
    Test number
    250808728576
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Fogged giving poor image and reduced output (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Fogged giving poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges have worn off (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass125,977 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    125,977 miles
    Test number
    376095067944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail125,977 miles (+3,788)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,977 miles
    Test number
    183919849068
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass122,189 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    122,189 miles
    Test number
    823568415608
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced areas. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail122,186 miles (+5,323)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,186 miles
    Test number
    750414545555
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower exhaust bracket starting to split.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced areas. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass116,863 miles (+5,556)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    116,863 miles
    Test number
    870799975681
    • AdvisoryN/S/F & O/S/F headlamp lens scratched/scored, slightly reducing light output
    • AdvisorySmall endfloat N/S/F & O/S/F hub bearings

  7. Pass111,307 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    111,307 miles
    Test number
    214987732630
    • AdvisoryIndicator switch has slight movement at column.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak Area around diff/axle.

  8. Fail111,307 miles (+2,664)2 dangerous7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,307 miles
    Test number
    512644032906
    • DangerousNearside rear brake binding Suspect park brake does not release. (3.7.B.1)
    • DangerousOffside rear brake binding Suspect park brake does not release. (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Forward arm. (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Forward arm. (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer joint (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced Approx 38% imbalance. (3.7.B.6b)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryIndicator switch has slight movement at column.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak Area around diff/axle.

  9. Pass108,643 miles (+22)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    108,643 miles
    Test number
    880825391644
    • 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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  10. Fail108,621 miles (+3,868)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,621 miles
    Test number
    621584540618
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNear side front and rear tyres worn to tread limit
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass104,753 miles (+8,185)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    104,753 miles
    Test number
    193484709762
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass96,568 miles (+8,512)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    96,568 miles
    Test number
    319967984497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass88,056 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    88,056 miles
    Test number
    336854283497
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteN/s/r brake pads beginning to get low
    • NoteO/s door mirror discoloured
    • NoteSlight lip front brake discs

  14. Fail88,056 miles (+8,630)2 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,056 miles
    Test number
    545133783227
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteN/s/r brake pads beginning to get low
    • NoteO/s door mirror discoloured
    • NoteSlight lip front brake discs

  15. Pass79,426 miles (+8,806)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    79,426 miles
    Test number
    808445582291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass70,620 miles (+6,798)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    70,620 miles
    Test number
    958188171208
    • NoteRear tyre treads low

  17. Pass63,822 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    63,822 miles
    Test number
    770971980219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail68,321 miles (+13,507)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,321 miles
    Test number
    904001280284
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass54,814 miles (+3,118)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    54,814 miles
    Test number
    592229279269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,696 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    51,696 miles
    Test number
    593940698230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass51,668 miles (+8,693)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    51,668 miles
    Test number
    674009498164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,975 miles (+8,616)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    42,975 miles
    Test number
    873670187166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,359 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    34,359 miles
    Test number
    842014076114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS03 NVR

Does LS03 NVR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS03 NVR expired on 3 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS03 NVR?
The MOT on LS03 NVR expired on 3 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS03 NVR done?
LS03 NVR was recorded at 128,887 miles at its MOT on 30 Nov 2021, an average of 6,123 miles a year.
Has LS03 NVR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS03 NVR has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on LS03 NVR 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 LS03 NVR find?
LS03 NVR passed its latest MOT on 30 Nov 2021 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective fogged giving poor image and reduced output; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective fogged giving poor image; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges have worn off.

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