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Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 3,222 cc

LB05 DXWMOT history

LB05 DXW is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 28 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 28 Mar 2024 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 211,234 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Mar 2024
Mileage
211,234 mi
At MOT on 29 Mar 2023
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
11,001 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 DXW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,222 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
29 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 DXW was last recorded at 211,234 miles on 29 Mar 2023, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Sept 2007: 46,293 miles, lower than 448,589 miles on 31 Jul 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
211,227 miles · 10 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
11,001 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 211,234 miles
  • 2021 – 211,227 miles
  • 2020 – 210,938 miles
  • 2019 – 210,209 miles
  • 2018 – 206,920 miles
  • 2017 – 203,833 miles
  • 2016 – 202,359 miles
  • 2015 – 197,350 miles
  • 2014 – 190,686 miles
  • 2013 – 184,709 miles
  • 2012 – 177,299 miles
  • 2011 – 172,214 miles
  • 2010 – 150,445 miles
  • 2009 – 107,337 miles
  • 2008 – 72,890 miles
  • 2007 – 46,293 miles
  • 2006 – 28,078 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass211,234 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both approx 3mm

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Front Wheel bearing has slight play both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

30 tests since 4 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass211,234 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    211,234 miles
    Test number
    281948999720
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail211,233 miles (+6)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,233 miles
    Test number
    391383781908
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass211,227 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    211,227 miles
    Test number
    586742387790
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail211,227 miles (+289)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,227 miles
    Test number
    437071296120
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm ball joint at base of shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass210,938 miles (+729)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    210,938 miles
    Test number
    664514305226
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Pass210,209 miles (+3,289)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    210,209 miles
    Test number
    574313206425
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs have surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass206,920 miles (+3,087)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    206,920 miles
    Test number
    744272555836
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Pass203,833 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    203,833 miles
    Test number
    154666279534
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint shock absorber (2.5.B.1a)

  9. Fail203,833 miles (+1,474)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,833 miles
    Test number
    108438468228
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outside edge worn (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside edge wearing slightly (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint shock absorber (2.5.B.1a)

  10. Pass202,359 miles (+5,009)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    202,359 miles
    Test number
    792147819750
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside edge wearing (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside edge wearing slightly (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper blade deteriorating

  11. Pass197,350 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    197,350 miles
    Test number
    807378151398
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp cluster (1.4.A.2h)

  12. Fail197,348 miles (+6,662)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,348 miles
    Test number
    599424811579
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced dull (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp cluster (1.4.A.2h)

  13. Pass190,686 miles (+5,977)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    190,686 miles
    Test number
    538157974203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass184,709 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    184,709 miles
    Test number
    979810773209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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 Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Fail184,709 miles (+7,410)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,709 miles
    Test number
    135356463222
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Pass177,299 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    177,299 miles
    Test number
    397179472430
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Fail177,297 miles (+5,083)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,297 miles
    Test number
    759706872201
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Pass172,214 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    172,214 miles
    Test number
    335153671431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail172,175 miles (+21,730)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,175 miles
    Test number
    338590471275
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  20. Pass150,445 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    150,445 miles
    Test number
    654561360282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail150,405 miles (+43,068)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,405 miles
    Test number
    223751160249
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteFront brake disc(s) badly worn
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  22. Pass107,337 miles (+260)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    107,337 miles
    Test number
    811934169246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail107,077 miles (+16,463)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,077 miles
    Test number
    482562969261
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

  24. Pass90,614 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    90,614 miles
    Test number
    322406689037
    • NoteEmissions tested , but to low to record

  25. Fail90,614 miles (+17,724)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,614 miles
    Test number
    940646889059
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteEmissions tested , but to low to record

  26. Pass72,890 miles (+11,608)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    72,890 miles
    Test number
    631656058202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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 Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass61,282 miles (+14,989)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    61,282 miles
    Test number
    503779508178
    • NoteDeisel smoke test carried out but result too clean to record/issue print out. result 0.00

  28. Pass46,293 miles (-402,296)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    46,293 miles
    Test number
    271439867223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass448,589 miles (+420,511)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    448,589 miles
    Test number
    244612517277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass28,078 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    28,078 miles
    Test number
    273616716214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 DXW

Does LB05 DXW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 DXW expired on 28 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 DXW?
The MOT on LB05 DXW expired on 28 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 DXW done?
LB05 DXW was recorded at 211,234 miles at its MOT on 29 Mar 2023, an average of 11,001 miles a year.
Has LB05 DXW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 DXW has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LB05 DXW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Sept 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB05 DXW find?
LB05 DXW passed its latest MOT on 29 Mar 2023 with 2 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both.

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