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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LB05 YLYMOT history

LB05 YLY is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 22 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 24 Apr 2025 and it has passed 16 of 29 MOT tests, with 140,458 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Apr 2025
Mileage
140,458 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2024
MOT tests
29
16 passed · 13 failed
Per year
7,026 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 YLY
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
22 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 YLY was last recorded at 140,458 miles on 25 Apr 2024, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,447 miles · 20 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
7,026 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 140,458 miles
  • 2023 – 138,099 miles
  • 2022 – 135,694 miles
  • 2021 – 131,050 miles
  • 2020 – 127,975 miles
  • 2019 – 115,779 miles
  • 2018 – 105,880 miles
  • 2017 – 94,481 miles
  • 2016 – 84,782 miles
  • 2015 – 81,186 miles
  • 2013 – 80,880 miles
  • 2012 – 72,781 miles
  • 2011 – 65,230 miles
  • 2010 – 54,006 miles
  • 2009 – 41,308 miles
  • 2008 – 30,468 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,458 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside front road wheel repaired by welding

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 29 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,458 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    140,458 miles
    Test number
    763512406820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail140,447 miles (+9)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,447 miles
    Test number
    567700617474
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail140,438 miles (+2,339)1 dangerous3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,438 miles
    Test number
    593378332218
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass138,099 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    138,099 miles
    Test number
    648748919770
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail138,098 miles (+2,404)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,098 miles
    Test number
    438961149960
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass135,694 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    135,694 miles
    Test number
    148213025549
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail135,694 miles (+4,644)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,694 miles
    Test number
    263281352433
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass131,050 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    131,050 miles
    Test number
    382860865046
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail131,050 miles (+3,075)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,050 miles
    Test number
    643549055722
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass127,975 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    127,975 miles
    Test number
    894136449578
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail127,974 miles (+12,195)1 dangerous3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,974 miles
    Test number
    897556609124
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ball joint facing down (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint facing up (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass115,779 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    115,779 miles
    Test number
    286368040560
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear tyres has slight uneven wear on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside front road wheel repaired by welding
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake grabs slightly late

  13. Fail115,779 miles (+9,899)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,779 miles
    Test number
    706085419228
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear tyres has slight uneven wear on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside front road wheel repaired by welding
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake grabs slightly late

  14. Pass105,880 miles (+51)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    105,880 miles
    Test number
    908423193290
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front tyres has a wear on the inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryOffside front road wheel repaired by welding
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  15. Fail105,829 miles (+11,348)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,829 miles
    Test number
    684975259713
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release seat belt buckle (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front tyres has a wear on the inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryOffside front road wheel repaired by welding
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  16. Pass94,481 miles (+124)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    94,481 miles
    Test number
    556229923250
    • AdvisoryO/s front tyre unevenly worn
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Multiple (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail94,357 miles (+9,575)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,357 miles
    Test number
    339738048546
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (Marked) (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (Marked) (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryO/s front tyre unevenly worn
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Multiple (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass84,782 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    84,782 miles
    Test number
    830807236454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail84,782 miles (+3,596)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,782 miles
    Test number
    885661961060
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  20. Pass81,186 miles (+306)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    81,186 miles
    Test number
    207386055028
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  21. Pass80,880 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    80,880 miles
    Test number
    315560773487
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Fail80,880 miles (+8,099)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,880 miles
    Test number
    817180373206
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass72,781 miles (+8)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    72,781 miles
    Test number
    606128062203
    • NoteO/s/f tyre bald outer edge

  24. Fail72,773 miles (+7,543)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,773 miles
    Test number
    389936962490
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre bald outer edge

  25. Pass65,230 miles (+11,224)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    65,230 miles
    Test number
    208705841238
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteDamage to nearside rear tyre not throught to cords
    • NoteRear brake application slightly uneven

  26. Pass54,006 miles (+81)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    54,006 miles
    Test number
    424905560216
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteO/s/f tyre v.low on outter edge

  27. Fail53,925 miles (+12,617)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,925 miles
    Test number
    210463660297
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteO/s/f tyre v.low on outter edge

  28. Pass41,308 miles (+10,840)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    41,308 miles
    Test number
    351060249466
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  29. Pass30,468 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    30,468 miles
    Test number
    862962048216
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LB05 YLY

Does LB05 YLY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 YLY expired on 24 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 YLY?
The MOT on LB05 YLY expired on 24 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 YLY done?
LB05 YLY was recorded at 140,458 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2024, an average of 7,026 miles a year.
Has LB05 YLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 YLY has failed 13 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LB05 YLY 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 YLY find?
LB05 YLY passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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