Mercedes-Benz logo

Mercedes-Benz C

Beige · Diesel · 2003 · 2,148 cc

LU03 BMYMOT history

LU03 BMY is a beige diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 24 Apr 2003. Its MOT expired on 23 Mar 2024 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 184,258 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2023.

LU03 BMY beige Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz C-Class, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 Mar 2024
Mileage
184,258 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2023
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,911 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LU03 BMY in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LU03 BMY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU03 BMY was last recorded at 184,258 miles on 14 Mar 2023, 3,840 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,418 miles · 11 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
3,840 miles
Average per year
7,911 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 184,258 miles
  • 2022 – 180,418 miles
  • 2021 – 176,567 miles
  • 2020 – 174,278 miles
  • 2019 – 170,099 miles
  • 2018 – 165,978 miles
  • 2017 – 162,766 miles
  • 2016 – 158,460 miles
  • 2015 – 153,204 miles
  • 2014 – 149,723 miles
  • 2013 – 140,705 miles
  • 2012 – 124,475 miles
  • 2011 – 111,687 miles
  • 2010 – 98,432 miles
  • 2009 – 85,009 miles
  • 2008 – 71,889 miles
  • 2007 – 61,535 miles
  • 2006 – 50,563 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,258 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,258 miles (+3,840)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    184,258 miles
    Test number
    888749212535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass180,418 miles (+3,851)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    180,418 miles
    Test number
    782257213047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass176,567 miles (+2,289)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    176,567 miles
    Test number
    653868131236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass174,278 miles (+4,179)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    174,278 miles
    Test number
    796673220293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass170,099 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    170,099 miles
    Test number
    929321918583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail170,099 miles (+4,121)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,099 miles
    Test number
    686512629582
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass165,978 miles (+3,212)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    165,978 miles
    Test number
    792906372733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass162,766 miles (+4,306)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    162,766 miles
    Test number
    208176811042
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded ( not blowing )
  9. Pass158,460 miles (+5,256)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    158,460 miles
    Test number
    963685072206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass153,204 miles (+3,481)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    153,204 miles
    Test number
    607506155010
    • NoteAdvise smell of fuel from front of engine,but no visable signs of a leak
  11. Pass149,723 miles (+9,018)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    149,723 miles
    Test number
    996854894053
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  12. Pass140,705 miles (+16,230)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    140,705 miles
    Test number
    897506393057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass124,475 miles (+12,788)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    124,475 miles
    Test number
    886515902143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass111,687 miles (+13,255)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    111,687 miles
    Test number
    198209991446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass98,432 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    98,432 miles
    Test number
    280540910182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail98,408 miles (+13,399)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,408 miles
    Test number
    141984400135
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  17. Pass85,009 miles (+13,120)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    85,009 miles
    Test number
    542027289096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass71,889 miles (+10,354)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    71,889 miles
    Test number
    782108098092
    • 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)
  19. Pass61,535 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    61,535 miles
    Test number
    200724417166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail61,515 miles (+10,952)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,515 miles
    Test number
    102143817120
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass50,563 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    50,563 miles
    Test number
    621500716170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail50,561 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,561 miles
    Test number
    232579406473
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Questions about LU03 BMY

Does LU03 BMY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LU03 BMY expired on 23 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LU03 BMY?
The MOT on LU03 BMY expired on 23 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LU03 BMY done?
LU03 BMY was recorded at 184,258 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2023, an average of 7,911 miles a year.
Has LU03 BMY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU03 BMY has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on LU03 BMY 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 LU03 BMY find?
LU03 BMY passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

Browse all LU03B registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.