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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,987 cc

LB05 DXTMOT history

LB05 DXT is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 28 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 79,594 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
79,594 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,700 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 DXT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 DXT was last recorded at 79,594 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 2,018 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,576 miles · 15 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,018 miles
Average per year
3,700 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,594 miles
  • 2025 – 77,576 miles
  • 2024 – 75,474 miles
  • 2023 – 73,068 miles
  • 2022 – 69,462 miles
  • 2021 – 67,876 miles
  • 2020 – 66,288 miles
  • 2019 – 64,134 miles
  • 2018 – 59,206 miles
  • 2017 – 55,239 miles
  • 2016 – 51,401 miles
  • 2015 – 47,195 miles
  • 2014 – 42,301 miles
  • 2013 – 37,096 miles
  • 2012 – 33,207 miles
  • 2011 – 28,440 miles
  • 2010 – 22,734 miles
  • 2009 – 18,077 miles
  • 2008 – 13,014 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,594 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms bush is worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms bush is worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 9 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,594 miles (+2,018)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    79,594 miles
    Test number
    873960017351
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass77,576 miles (+2,102)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    77,576 miles
    Test number
    745734338327
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass75,474 miles (+70)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    75,474 miles
    Test number
    942362085027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms bush is worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms bush is worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail75,404 miles (+2,336)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,404 miles
    Test number
    381399269600
    • MajorFront Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms bush is worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms bush is worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass73,068 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    73,068 miles
    Test number
    886252883907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail73,068 miles (+3,606)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,068 miles
    Test number
    348036207302
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall cuts due to run on flat tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords plus tyre, border line on limits on tread depth (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall damage both sides due to run under pressure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  7. Pass69,462 miles (+1,586)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    69,462 miles
    Test number
    778961281922
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass67,876 miles (+1,588)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    67,876 miles
    Test number
    665621035510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass66,288 miles (+2,154)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    66,288 miles
    Test number
    271676100828
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass64,134 miles (+4,928)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    64,134 miles
    Test number
    377499257294
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  11. Pass59,206 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    59,206 miles
    Test number
    326362247234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail59,206 miles (+3,967)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,206 miles
    Test number
    266614052707
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass55,239 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    55,239 miles
    Test number
    110284856184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail55,239 miles (+3,838)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,239 miles
    Test number
    535230955999
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  15. Pass51,401 miles (+4,206)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    51,401 miles
    Test number
    797840555204
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryUnable to see brake pads for inspection

  16. Pass47,195 miles (+4,894)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    47,195 miles
    Test number
    925689385180
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass42,301 miles (+5,205)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    42,301 miles
    Test number
    275929484169
    • AdvisoryNearside 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. Pass37,096 miles (+3,889)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    37,096 miles
    Test number
    545684103277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail33,207 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,207 miles
    Test number
    259509292490
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • 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)

  20. Pass33,207 miles (+4,767)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    33,207 miles
    Test number
    796969192118
    • 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)

  21. Pass28,440 miles (+5,706)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    28,440 miles
    Test number
    766996491102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,734 miles (+4,657)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    22,734 miles
    Test number
    311782800226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass18,077 miles (+5,063)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    18,077 miles
    Test number
    241430899174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass13,014 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    13,014 miles
    Test number
    914651598134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 DXT

Does LB05 DXT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 DXT is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 DXT?
The MOT on LB05 DXT is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 DXT done?
LB05 DXT was recorded at 79,594 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 3,700 miles a year.
Has LB05 DXT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 DXT has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LB05 DXT 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 DXT find?
LB05 DXT passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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