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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc

LB05 GABMOT history

LB05 GAB is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 23 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 4 Sept 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 124,446 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Sept 2024
Mileage
124,446 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,206 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 GAB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
23 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 GAB was last recorded at 124,446 miles on 4 Sept 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,446 miles · 1 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,206 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 124,446 miles
  • 2022 – 119,821 miles
  • 2021 – 114,298 miles
  • 2020 – 110,142 miles
  • 2019 – 105,256 miles
  • 2018 – 99,711 miles
  • 2017 – 93,248 miles
  • 2016 – 85,788 miles
  • 2015 – 78,317 miles
  • 2014 – 73,001 miles
  • 2013 – 65,155 miles
  • 2012 – 58,902 miles
  • 2011 – 53,875 miles
  • 2010 – 47,988 miles
  • 2009 – 39,427 miles
  • 2008 – 28,494 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,446 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play and offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass124,446 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    124,446 miles
    Test number
    497705568506
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play and offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail124,446 miles (+4,625)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,446 miles
    Test number
    896385456950
    • 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 and offside (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play and offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass119,821 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    119,821 miles
    Test number
    735086940798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail119,820 miles (+5,522)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,820 miles
    Test number
    103293599546
    • DangerousRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

  5. Pass114,298 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    114,298 miles
    Test number
    450300472559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail114,285 miles (+4,143)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,285 miles
    Test number
    329193225277
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass110,142 miles (+4,886)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    110,142 miles
    Test number
    187214212196
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  8. Pass105,256 miles (+5,545)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    105,256 miles
    Test number
    328515856436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass99,711 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    99,711 miles
    Test number
    840376367271
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail99,697 miles (+6,449)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,697 miles
    Test number
    921767842406
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass93,248 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    93,248 miles
    Test number
    757174976890
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail93,248 miles (+7,460)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,248 miles
    Test number
    308644792805
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass85,788 miles (+7,471)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    85,788 miles
    Test number
    931746797612
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted to under side of vehicle

  14. Pass78,317 miles (+139)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    78,317 miles
    Test number
    343306914120
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear slight damage to tyre wall
    • AdvisoryPlastic under tray fitted

  15. Fail78,178 miles (+5,177)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,178 miles
    Test number
    505793305238
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNear side rear tyre wall damaged but not exposing ply or cord

  16. Pass73,001 miles (+4,577)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    73,001 miles
    Test number
    718839544212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass68,424 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    68,424 miles
    Test number
    779338654082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail68,424 miles (+3,269)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,424 miles
    Test number
    268466454096
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  19. Pass65,155 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    65,155 miles
    Test number
    606153253089
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail65,155 miles (+6,253)4 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,155 miles
    Test number
    469660153013
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteE.M.L on
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass58,902 miles (+5,027)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    58,902 miles
    Test number
    187375162471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass53,875 miles (+5,887)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    53,875 miles
    Test number
    306281471035
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine management light is on
    • NoteOffside front tyre is worn
    • NoteVehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

  23. Pass47,988 miles (+8,561)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    47,988 miles
    Test number
    540537260013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass39,427 miles (+10,933)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    39,427 miles
    Test number
    570506979000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass28,494 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    28,494 miles
    Test number
    331949278079
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine management light on

Questions about LB05 GAB

Does LB05 GAB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 GAB expired on 4 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 GAB?
The MOT on LB05 GAB expired on 4 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 GAB done?
LB05 GAB was recorded at 124,446 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2023, an average of 6,206 miles a year.
Has LB05 GAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 GAB has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LB05 GAB 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 GAB find?
LB05 GAB passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2023 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play and offside front, and 1 more.

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