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Mercedes-Benz C

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LB05 NVRMOT history

LB05 NVR is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 9 May 2024 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 121,756 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 9 May 2024
Mileage
121,756 mi
At MOT on 10 May 2023
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,806 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 NVR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 May 2024
Latest MOT test
10 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 NVR was last recorded at 121,756 miles on 10 May 2023, 75 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,681 miles · 26 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
75 miles
Average per year
6,806 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 121,756 miles
  • 2022 – 118,384 miles
  • 2021 – 115,939 miles
  • 2019 – 107,003 miles
  • 2018 – 98,191 miles
  • 2017 – 90,671 miles
  • 2016 – 84,161 miles
  • 2015 – 78,762 miles
  • 2014 – 72,740 miles
  • 2013 – 67,347 miles
  • 2012 – 58,523 miles
  • 2011 – 47,269 miles
  • 2010 – 39,701 miles
  • 2009 – 31,278 miles
  • 2008 – 20,627 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,756 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 30 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,756 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2024
    Odometer
    121,756 miles
    Test number
    990609887112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail121,756 miles (+75)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,756 miles
    Test number
    540144667454
    • DangerousBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail121,681 miles (+3,297)6 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,681 miles
    Test number
    276243388926
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) contaminated broken up (1.1.13 (b))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure middle (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure middle to rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front fog
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Pass118,384 miles (+2,445)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    118,384 miles
    Test number
    370730847698
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, bald. 205.55.16 91V. Rapid. (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass115,939 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    115,939 miles
    Test number
    417802796921
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

  6. Fail115,935 miles (+8,932)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,935 miles
    Test number
    682949506515
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

  7. Pass107,003 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    107,003 miles
    Test number
    191476616924
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs rusty
    • AdvisoryN/s/f brake pads low

  8. Fail107,003 miles (+8,812)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,003 miles
    Test number
    517962155025
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs rusty
    • AdvisoryN/s/f brake pads low

  9. Pass98,191 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    98,191 miles
    Test number
    681730007475
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail98,190 miles (+7,519)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,190 miles
    Test number
    972539000582
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass90,671 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    90,671 miles
    Test number
    477429941041
    • AdvisoryCentral Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Fail90,669 miles (+6,508)8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,669 miles
    Test number
    577419337282
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm inner mounting (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm inner mounting (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven n/s ahead of O/s (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryCentral Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass84,161 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    84,161 miles
    Test number
    914897428695
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisorySlight play in rear roll bar mounting bushes

  14. Fail84,159 miles (+5,397)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,159 miles
    Test number
    665237053308
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket corroded away (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisorySlight play in rear roll bar mounting bushes

  15. Pass78,762 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    78,762 miles
    Test number
    725727241896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail78,762 miles (+6,022)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,762 miles
    Test number
    161064160007
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  17. Pass72,740 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    72,740 miles
    Test number
    769791084221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail72,734 miles (+5,387)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,734 miles
    Test number
    657980784215
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass67,347 miles (+8,824)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    67,347 miles
    Test number
    218654693244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,523 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    58,523 miles
    Test number
    636116192203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail58,523 miles (+11,254)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,523 miles
    Test number
    705276792265
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  22. Pass47,269 miles (+7,568)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    47,269 miles
    Test number
    115510991208
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on edges

  23. Pass39,701 miles (+8,423)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    39,701 miles
    Test number
    754305800343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass31,278 miles (+10,651)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    31,278 miles
    Test number
    572899899277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass20,627 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    20,627 miles
    Test number
    133462688166
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

Questions about LB05 NVR

Does LB05 NVR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 NVR expired on 9 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 NVR?
The MOT on LB05 NVR expired on 9 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 NVR done?
LB05 NVR was recorded at 121,756 miles at its MOT on 10 May 2023, an average of 6,806 miles a year.
Has LB05 NVR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 NVR has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LB05 NVR 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 NVR find?
LB05 NVR passed its latest MOT on 10 May 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; rear upper suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides.

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