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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LB05 AZUMOT history

LB05 AZU is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 10 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 72,241 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jan 2027
Mileage
72,241 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,756 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 AZU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
10 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 AZU was last recorded at 72,241 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 2,781 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,460 miles · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,781 miles
Average per year
3,756 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,241 miles
  • 2025 – 69,460 miles
  • 2024 – 67,228 miles
  • 2022 – 62,839 miles
  • 2021 – 60,423 miles
  • 2020 – 59,101 miles
  • 2019 – 53,077 miles
  • 2018 – 50,950 miles
  • 2017 – 48,957 miles
  • 2015 – 46,123 miles
  • 2014 – 41,294 miles
  • 2013 – 33,117 miles
  • 2012 – 25,956 miles
  • 2011 – 20,131 miles
  • 2009 – 10,645 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,241 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 26 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,241 miles (+2,781)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    72,241 miles
    Test number
    321439445058
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass69,460 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    69,460 miles
    Test number
    880624883782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail69,460 miles (+2,232)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,460 miles
    Test number
    965924677566
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass67,228 miles (+4,389)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    67,228 miles
    Test number
    305824931685
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass62,839 miles (+2,416)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    62,839 miles
    Test number
    220157915978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass60,423 miles (+1,322)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    60,423 miles
    Test number
    905476911554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass59,101 miles (+6,024)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    59,101 miles
    Test number
    927690396809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass53,077 miles (+2,127)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    53,077 miles
    Test number
    881593660961
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass50,950 miles (+1,993)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    50,950 miles
    Test number
    676464073793
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass48,957 miles (+2,834)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    48,957 miles
    Test number
    800797902891
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass46,123 miles (+4,829)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    46,123 miles
    Test number
    759884190979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass41,294 miles (+8,177)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    41,294 miles
    Test number
    198623394270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass33,117 miles (+7,161)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    33,117 miles
    Test number
    675196653299
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass25,956 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    25,956 miles
    Test number
    117273312263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail25,956 miles (+5,825)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,956 miles
    Test number
    628483812293
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Fail20,131 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,131 miles
    Test number
    806313911268
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • 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)

  17. Pass20,131 miles (+9,486)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    20,131 miles
    Test number
    856133211279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • 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)

  18. Pass10,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    10,645 miles
    Test number
    481338139268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 AZU

Does LB05 AZU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 AZU is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 AZU?
The MOT on LB05 AZU is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 AZU done?
LB05 AZU was recorded at 72,241 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 3,756 miles a year.
Has LB05 AZU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 AZU has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LB05 AZU 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 LB05 AZU find?
LB05 AZU passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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