Mercedes-Benz C
Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc
LB05 UBTMOT history
LB05 UBT is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 27 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 7 May 2025 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 173,849 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 May 2025
- Mileage
- 173,849 mi
- At MOT on 8 May 2024
- MOT tests
- 24
- 16 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 8,802 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB05 UBT
- 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 Jun 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 May 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 8 May 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB05 UBT was last recorded at 173,849 miles on 8 May 2024, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 173,838 miles · 1 May 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 11 miles
- Average per year
- 8,802 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 173,849 miles
- 2023 – 165,425 miles
- 2022 – 157,877 miles
- 2021 – 151,666 miles
- 2020 – 148,654 miles
- 2019 – 129,375 miles
- 2018 – 109,535 miles
- 2017 – 84,105 miles
- 2016 – 66,644 miles
- 2015 – 59,144 miles
- 2014 – 52,769 miles
- 2013 – 50,657 miles
- 2012 – 49,455 miles
- 2011 – 48,355 miles
- 2010 – 46,400 miles
- 2009 – 41,934 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass173,849 miles
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2014
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011
Front Exhaust mounting defective
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
24 tests since 13 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass173,849 miles (+11)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2025
- Odometer
- 173,849 miles
- Test number
- 820134868859
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Fail173,838 miles (+8,413)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,838 miles
- Test number
- 510479843988
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass165,425 miles (+44)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2024
- Odometer
- 165,425 miles
- Test number
- 771970893995
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail165,381 miles (+7,504)2 dangerous6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,381 miles
- Test number
- 972964764077
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass157,877 miles (+6,211)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2023
- Odometer
- 157,877 miles
- Test number
- 262571529380
- 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))
Pass151,666 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 151,666 miles
- Test number
- 890133170907
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail151,666 miles (+3,012)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,666 miles
- Test number
- 155487099035
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass148,654 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 148,654 miles
- Test number
- 678470198556
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail148,654 miles (+19,279)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,654 miles
- Test number
- 309953969089
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass129,375 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 129,375 miles
- Test number
- 497299819211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail129,375 miles (+19,840)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,375 miles
- Test number
- 201538951262
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Pass109,535 miles (+25,430)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 109,535 miles
- Test number
- 215786187647
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,105 miles (+17,461)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 84,105 miles
- Test number
- 291170711777
- AdvisoryNearside Rear advice condition of brake disc corrosion advice brake pad getting close to limit inner pad
Pass66,644 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 66,644 miles
- Test number
- 974152053855
- AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail66,644 miles (+7,500)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,644 miles
- Test number
- 913299072488
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail59,144 miles1 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,144 miles
- Test number
- 147300315187
- Repaired at testNearside Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteCentre exhaust pipe braket missing
- NoteFront tyres have low edges but no cords exposed
Pass59,144 miles (+6,375)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 59,144 miles
- Test number
- 298060215193
- NoteCentre exhaust pipe braket missing
- NoteFront tyres have low edges but no cords exposed
Pass52,769 miles (+2,112)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2015
- Odometer
- 52,769 miles
- Test number
- 295468214182
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- NoteExhaust middle bracket missing
- NoteFront wipers smearing
Pass50,657 miles (+1,202)5 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2014
- Odometer
- 50,657 miles
- Test number
- 118827023103
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryRear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteO/s/r quarter window smashed
- NoteRear washer not working
- NoteExhaust system & mounts corroded
Pass49,455 miles (+1,100)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2013
- Odometer
- 49,455 miles
- Test number
- 286993322459
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,355 miles (+121)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2012
- Odometer
- 48,355 miles
- Test number
- 317756131118
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fail48,234 miles (+1,834)2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,234 miles
- Test number
- 847209821195
- FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass46,400 miles (+4,466)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2011
- Odometer
- 46,400 miles
- Test number
- 804444640121
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteFront number plate cracked
- NoteWipers starting to smear screen
Pass41,934 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2010
- Odometer
- 41,934 miles
- Test number
- 204853839420
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB05 UBT
- Does LB05 UBT currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB05 UBT expired on 7 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB05 UBT?
- The MOT on LB05 UBT expired on 7 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB05 UBT done?
- LB05 UBT was recorded at 173,849 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2024, an average of 8,802 miles a year.
- Has LB05 UBT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB05 UBT has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2024.
- Has the mileage on LB05 UBT 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 UBT find?
- LB05 UBT passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2024 with 2 advisories: child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; items removed from driver's view prior to test.
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