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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LB05 GJBMOT history

LB05 GJB is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 27 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 28 Aug 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 108,132 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Aug 2026
Mileage
108,132 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,008 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 GJB
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
27 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 GJB was last recorded at 108,132 miles on 14 Aug 2025, 4,174 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,958 miles · 29 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
4,174 miles
Average per year
5,008 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 108,132 miles
  • 2024 – 103,958 miles
  • 2023 – 98,835 miles
  • 2022 – 90,373 miles
  • 2021 – 80,743 miles
  • 2020 – 73,236 miles
  • 2019 – 70,025 miles
  • 2018 – 68,511 miles
  • 2017 – 66,299 miles
  • 2016 – 63,959 miles
  • 2015 – 60,998 miles
  • 2014 – 56,132 miles
  • 2013 – 51,734 miles
  • 2012 – 45,654 miles
  • 2011 – 38,359 miles
  • 2010 – 32,695 miles
  • 2009 – 27,822 miles
  • 2008 – 21,469 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,132 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Delaminating (3.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass108,132 miles (+4,174)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    108,132 miles
    Test number
    525938925509
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Delaminating (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass103,958 miles (+5,123)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    103,958 miles
    Test number
    508768110329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass98,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    98,835 miles
    Test number
    829423118916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail98,835 miles (+36)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,835 miles
    Test number
    357644659603
    • Repaired at testRear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Fail98,799 miles (+8,426)2 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,799 miles
    Test number
    134793021547
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly wearing on edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly wearing on edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obstructing testable items.

  6. Pass90,373 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    90,373 miles
    Test number
    176306856918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail90,331 miles (+9,588)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,331 miles
    Test number
    708070542991
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass80,743 miles (+7,507)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    80,743 miles
    Test number
    582688705252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass73,236 miles (+1,262)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    73,236 miles
    Test number
    116071320025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass71,974 miles (+1,949)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    71,974 miles
    Test number
    330916227728
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays engine covers fitted

  11. Pass70,025 miles (+1,514)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    70,025 miles
    Test number
    386501054835
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted

  12. Pass68,511 miles (+2,212)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    68,511 miles
    Test number
    730763996367
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass66,299 miles (+2,340)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    66,299 miles
    Test number
    731992105434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass63,959 miles (+2,961)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    63,959 miles
    Test number
    247703780468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail60,998 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,998 miles
    Test number
    356753335169
    • Repaired at testNearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass60,998 miles (+4,866)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    60,998 miles
    Test number
    818913935113
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass56,132 miles (+4,398)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    56,132 miles
    Test number
    466251524188
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront wipers juddering
    • NoteGearbox has a oil leak
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on outter edge

  18. Pass51,734 miles (+6,080)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    51,734 miles
    Test number
    787593443150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePads worn 70%

  19. Pass45,654 miles (+7,295)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    45,654 miles
    Test number
    108876362423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,359 miles (+5,664)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    38,359 miles
    Test number
    996103461058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass32,695 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    32,695 miles
    Test number
    573554470060
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteParking brake foot lever has a low reserve travel

  22. Fail32,695 miles (+4,873)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,695 miles
    Test number
    963454470055
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteParking brake foot lever has a low reserve travel

  23. Pass27,822 miles (+6,353)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    27,822 miles
    Test number
    300379719126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass21,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    21,469 miles
    Test number
    273326118423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail21,469 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,469 miles
    Test number
    402376318165
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Questions about LB05 GJB

Does LB05 GJB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 GJB expired on 28 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 GJB?
The MOT on LB05 GJB expired on 28 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 GJB done?
LB05 GJB was recorded at 108,132 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2025, an average of 5,008 miles a year.
Has LB05 GJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 GJB has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LB05 GJB 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 GJB find?
LB05 GJB passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2025 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: offside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged delaminating; rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside, and 2 more.

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