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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 2,496 cc

LB05 DXLMOT history

LB05 DXL is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 23 Aug 2005. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 120,101 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Dec 2026
Mileage
120,101 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,970 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 DXL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
23 Aug 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 DXL was last recorded at 120,101 miles on 6 Dec 2025, 9,490 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,611 miles · 7 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
9,490 miles
Average per year
4,970 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 120,101 miles
  • 2024 – 110,611 miles
  • 2023 – 103,489 miles
  • 2022 – 99,678 miles
  • 2021 – 97,272 miles
  • 2020 – 94,993 miles
  • 2019 – 92,737 miles
  • 2018 – 87,722 miles
  • 2017 – 86,885 miles
  • 2016 – 85,052 miles
  • 2015 – 83,263 miles
  • 2014 – 80,221 miles
  • 2013 – 75,204 miles
  • 2012 – 69,269 miles
  • 2011 – 61,827 miles
  • 2010 – 48,490 miles
  • 2009 – 36,916 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,101 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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 27 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,101 miles (+9,490)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    120,101 miles
    Test number
    554475652360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass110,611 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    110,611 miles
    Test number
    543030449248
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  3. Fail110,611 miles (+7,122)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,611 miles
    Test number
    732467128095
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Pass103,489 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    103,489 miles
    Test number
    432045760748
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to suspension, brake discs and pipes

  5. Fail103,489 miles (+3,811)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,489 miles
    Test number
    994463351004
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to suspension, brake discs and pipes

  6. Pass99,678 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    99,678 miles
    Test number
    586229626125
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to suspension, arms, brake discs and pipes

  7. Fail99,678 miles (+2,406)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,678 miles
    Test number
    800194491619
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to suspension, arms, brake discs and pipes

  8. Pass97,272 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    97,272 miles
    Test number
    535846887499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail97,272 miles (+2,279)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,272 miles
    Test number
    728563649349
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  10. Pass94,993 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    94,993 miles
    Test number
    292955566368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail94,993 miles (+2,256)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,993 miles
    Test number
    968547029031
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  12. Pass92,737 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    92,737 miles
    Test number
    406289875722
    • AdvisoryChips in screen
    • AdvisorySlight play in front bearings

  13. Fail92,736 miles (+5,014)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,736 miles
    Test number
    170252542332
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryChips in screen
    • AdvisorySlight play in front bearings

  14. Pass87,722 miles (+837)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    87,722 miles
    Test number
    984842480764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass86,885 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    86,885 miles
    Test number
    473591758043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly corroded

  16. Fail86,885 miles (+1,833)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,885 miles
    Test number
    697217395447
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly corroded

  17. Pass85,052 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    85,052 miles
    Test number
    874990289918
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail85,052 miles (+1,789)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,052 miles
    Test number
    737185209273
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass83,263 miles (+3,042)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    83,263 miles
    Test number
    327966931354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail80,221 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,221 miles
    Test number
    247658394288
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Pass80,221 miles (+5,017)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    80,221 miles
    Test number
    539828194221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass75,204 miles (+5,935)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    75,204 miles
    Test number
    609588893208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass69,269 miles (+7,442)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    69,269 miles
    Test number
    655570502351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass61,827 miles (+13,337)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    61,827 miles
    Test number
    898589191240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass48,490 miles (+11,574)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    48,490 miles
    Test number
    451617110284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass36,916 miles (+168)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    36,916 miles
    Test number
    351765669008
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front headlight mouinting slightly damaged
    • NoteOffside front tyre on 1.6mm

  27. Fail36,748 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,748 miles
    Test number
    761188359073
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Questions about LB05 DXL

Does LB05 DXL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 DXL is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB05 DXL?
The MOT on LB05 DXL is valid until 10 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 DXL done?
LB05 DXL was recorded at 120,101 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2025, an average of 4,970 miles a year.
Has LB05 DXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 DXL has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LB05 DXL 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 DXL find?
LB05 DXL passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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