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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LB05 DWYMOT history

LB05 DWY is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 24 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 1 Apr 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 157,693 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Apr 2026
Mileage
157,693 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2025
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,428 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 DWY
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
24 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 DWY was last recorded at 157,693 miles on 2 Apr 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,693 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,428 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 157,693 miles
  • 2024 – 150,225 miles
  • 2023 – 144,721 miles
  • 2022 – 143,741 miles
  • 2021 – 142,073 miles
  • 2020 – 139,487 miles
  • 2019 – 135,125 miles
  • 2018 – 130,932 miles
  • 2017 – 126,580 miles
  • 2016 – 121,313 miles
  • 2015 – 113,837 miles
  • 2014 – 100,483 miles
  • 2013 – 90,595 miles
  • 2012 – 76,092 miles
  • 2011 – 61,094 miles
  • 2009 – 45,999 miles
  • 2008 – 33,005 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,693 miles
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Damaged and Glass Cracked (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small Chip (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward Arm Mount Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear Corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward Arm Mount Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Inner Play in Steering Rack ArmRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear Corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2018

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2018

  • Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,693 miles2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    157,693 miles
    Test number
    739522433198
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Damaged and Glass Cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward Arm Mount Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward Arm Mount Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Play in Steering Rack Arm
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail157,693 miles (+7,468)6 major2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,693 miles
    Test number
    143135051016
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Damaged and Glass Cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward Arm Mount Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward Arm Mount Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Play in Steering Rack Arm
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass150,225 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    150,225 miles
    Test number
    480343970145
    • AdvisoryN/s/f lower arm bush worn but no excessive movements
    • AdvisoryRear pads wearing low

  4. Fail150,221 miles (+5,500)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,221 miles
    Test number
    323140489240
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlight lenses poor (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f lower arm bush worn but no excessive movements
    • AdvisoryRear pads wearing low

  5. Pass144,721 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    144,721 miles
    Test number
    792010666726
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail144,721 miles (+980)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,721 miles
    Test number
    202955488773
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass143,741 miles (+1,668)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    143,741 miles
    Test number
    182896164403
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  8. Pass142,073 miles (+2,586)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    142,073 miles
    Test number
    955890959191
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides Faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth Sides Sills Covers, Engine Undertray & Undersides Covers Fitted.
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass139,487 miles (+4,362)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    139,487 miles
    Test number
    918605710654
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted.

  10. Pass135,125 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    135,125 miles
    Test number
    918400610289
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted.o/s/f/brake hose slightly poor condition.n/s/f/tyre outer wall poor condition

  11. Fail135,125 miles (+4,193)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,125 miles
    Test number
    618798949393
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted.exhaust hanger snap.o/s/front brake hose slightly poor condition.n/s/front tyre outer wall slightly poor condition.

  12. Pass130,932 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    130,932 miles
    Test number
    518289303425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail130,880 miles (+8)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,880 miles
    Test number
    377877764299
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail130,872 miles (+4,292)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,872 miles
    Test number
    150256218682
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass126,580 miles (+5,267)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    126,580 miles
    Test number
    280508350742
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass121,313 miles (+7,476)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    121,313 miles
    Test number
    252298779294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass113,837 miles (+13,354)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    113,837 miles
    Test number
    339933005229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass100,483 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    100,483 miles
    Test number
    377785104273
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail100,483 miles (+9,888)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,483 miles
    Test number
    996645104268
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail90,595 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,595 miles
    Test number
    449273193127
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

  21. Pass90,595 miles (+14,503)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    90,595 miles
    Test number
    906133293167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass76,092 miles (+14,998)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    76,092 miles
    Test number
    336647032095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteSome wear to front brake discs.

  23. Pass61,094 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    61,094 miles
    Test number
    158129131012
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteRear inner brake pads appear low
    • NoteSlight lip on front inner brake discs
    • NoteSmall stonechips in windscreen

  24. Fail98,321 miles (+52,322)3 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,321 miles
    Test number
    808399931004
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteRear inner brake pads appear low
    • NoteSlight lip on front inner brake discs
    • NoteSmall stonechips in windscreen

  25. Pass45,999 miles (+12,994)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    45,999 miles
    Test number
    791959849179
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteChild seat fitted nearside rear
    • NoteUnder body covers fitted unable to fully check brake and fuel lines fully

  26. Pass33,005 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    33,005 miles
    Test number
    701861478196
    • NoteChild seat fitted to nearside rear
    • NoteFront discs lipped

Questions about LB05 DWY

Does LB05 DWY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 DWY expired on 1 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 DWY?
The MOT on LB05 DWY expired on 1 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 DWY done?
LB05 DWY was recorded at 157,693 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2025, an average of 7,428 miles a year.
Has LB05 DWY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 DWY has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LB05 DWY 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 DWY find?
LB05 DWY passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2025 with 2 minor defects and 12 advisories: nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged damaged and glass cracked; nearside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm mount bush, and 11 more.

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