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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LB05 UBXMOT history

LB05 UBX is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 8 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 99,582 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Apr 2027
Mileage
99,582 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,931 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 UBX
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
8 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 UBX was last recorded at 99,582 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 1,376 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,206 miles · 3 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,376 miles
Average per year
4,931 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,582 miles
  • 2025 – 98,206 miles
  • 2023 – 95,879 miles
  • 2022 – 93,214 miles
  • 2021 – 88,629 miles
  • 2020 – 83,270 miles
  • 2019 – 78,126 miles
  • 2018 – 72,662 miles
  • 2017 – 66,690 miles
  • 2016 – 62,174 miles
  • 2015 – 56,211 miles
  • 2014 – 49,542 miles
  • 2013 – 40,776 miles
  • 2012 – 34,011 miles
  • 2011 – 27,259 miles
  • 2010 – 22,238 miles
  • 2009 – 17,290 miles
  • 2008 – 11,868 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,582 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (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.

  • Exhaust flange nuts corroded to nothing advise replace nuts and bolts, secure at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 23 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,582 miles (+1,376)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    99,582 miles
    Test number
    847982559324
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass98,206 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    98,206 miles
    Test number
    126617345375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail98,206 miles (+2,327)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,206 miles
    Test number
    154901182191
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass95,879 miles (+2,665)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    95,879 miles
    Test number
    882620467670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass93,214 miles (+4,585)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    93,214 miles
    Test number
    343096858976
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass88,629 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    88,629 miles
    Test number
    918612131536
    • AdvisoryExhaust flange nuts corroded to nothing advise replace nuts and bolts, secure at time of test

  7. Fail88,606 miles (+5,336)2 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,606 miles
    Test number
    102430341952
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket broken, system secure at time of test
    • AdvisoryExhaust flange nuts corroded to nothing advise replace nuts and bolts, secure at time of test
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket cracked

  8. Pass83,270 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    83,270 miles
    Test number
    700615042256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail83,269 miles (+5,143)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,269 miles
    Test number
    258747573781
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryBattery/alternator warning light on

  10. Pass78,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    78,126 miles
    Test number
    603357808695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail78,126 miles (+5,464)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,126 miles
    Test number
    281798826173
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure REAR EXHAUST HANGER BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass72,662 miles (+5,972)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    72,662 miles
    Test number
    367761383899
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  13. Pass66,690 miles (+4,516)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    66,690 miles
    Test number
    518260341459
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  14. Pass62,174 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    62,174 miles
    Test number
    259922976809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail62,174 miles (+5,963)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,174 miles
    Test number
    216741015955
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass56,211 miles (+6,669)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    56,211 miles
    Test number
    245974813872
    • AdvisoryExhaust bracket broken off on rear section
    • AdvisoryUndertray

  17. Pass49,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    49,542 miles
    Test number
    118147914208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail49,542 miles (+8,766)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,542 miles
    Test number
    368946914215
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  19. Pass40,776 miles (+6,765)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    40,776 miles
    Test number
    517530323245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,011 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    34,011 miles
    Test number
    157417522288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail34,010 miles (+6,751)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,010 miles
    Test number
    789377922277
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass27,259 miles (+130)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    27,259 miles
    Test number
    816348281157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail27,129 miles (+4,891)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,129 miles
    Test number
    858753781110
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  24. Pass22,238 miles (+4,948)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    22,238 miles
    Test number
    464872610266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass17,290 miles (+5,422)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    17,290 miles
    Test number
    483870789169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass11,868 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    11,868 miles
    Test number
    750845978164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 UBX

Does LB05 UBX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 UBX is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 UBX?
The MOT on LB05 UBX is valid until 6 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 UBX done?
LB05 UBX was recorded at 99,582 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 4,931 miles a year.
Has LB05 UBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 UBX has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LB05 UBX 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 UBX find?
LB05 UBX passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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