
Mercedes-Benz C
Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 3,498 cc
LE05 AVJMOT history
LE05 AVJ is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 12 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 90,060 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 90,060 mi
- At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 18 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,447 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LE05 AVJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,498 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 12 May 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LE05 AVJ was last recorded at 90,060 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 2,437 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 87,623 miles · 18 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,437 miles
- Average per year
- 4,447 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 90,060 miles
- 2025 – 87,623 miles
- 2024 – 85,491 miles
- 2022 – 82,845 miles
- 2021 – 80,304 miles
- 2020 – 77,241 miles
- 2019 – 72,016 miles
- 2018 – 70,538 miles
- 2017 – 65,998 miles
- 2016 – 61,954 miles
- 2015 – 56,392 miles
- 2014 – 53,287 miles
- 2013 – 47,811 miles
- 2012 – 39,749 miles
- 2011 – 31,468 miles
- 2010 – 24,396 miles
- 2009 – 17,897 miles
- 2008 – 10,552 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
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.
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2025
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
23 tests since 29 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass90,060 miles (+2,437)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 90,060 miles
- Test number
- 906900853055
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass87,623 miles (+2,132)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 87,623 miles
- Test number
- 716178831059
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass85,491 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 85,491 miles
- Test number
- 876438313986
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail85,491 miles (+2,646)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,491 miles
- Test number
- 118395436312
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass82,845 miles (+2,541)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 82,845 miles
- Test number
- 539608100185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,304 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 80,304 miles
- Test number
- 750301482431
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail80,304 miles (+3,063)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,304 miles
- Test number
- 296822057625
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass77,241 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 77,241 miles
- Test number
- 683133056689
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,241 miles (+5,225)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,241 miles
- Test number
- 923187655705
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass72,016 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 72,016 miles
- Test number
- 593820727809
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail72,016 miles (+1,478)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,016 miles
- Test number
- 590527917609
- MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass70,538 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 70,538 miles
- Test number
- 285149407518
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail70,538 miles (+4,540)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,538 miles
- Test number
- 983512775122
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Direction indicator not working Mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass65,998 miles (+4,044)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 65,998 miles
- Test number
- 335407327215
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryUnder trays and engine trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass61,954 miles (+5,562)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 61,954 miles
- Test number
- 330158824974
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryUnder trays & engine trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass56,392 miles (+3,105)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2016
- Odometer
- 56,392 miles
- Test number
- 786987715181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,287 miles (+5,476)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2015
- Odometer
- 53,287 miles
- Test number
- 317863414113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,811 miles (+8,062)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2014
- Odometer
- 47,811 miles
- Test number
- 858731523183
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass39,749 miles (+8,281)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2013
- Odometer
- 39,749 miles
- Test number
- 119022822182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,468 miles (+7,072)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2012
- Odometer
- 31,468 miles
- Test number
- 389320721188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,396 miles (+6,499)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2011
- Odometer
- 24,396 miles
- Test number
- 720579010171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,897 miles (+7,345)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2010
- Odometer
- 17,897 miles
- Test number
- 230200329155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,552 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2009
- Odometer
- 10,552 miles
- Test number
- 933790328174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LE05 AVJ
- Does LE05 AVJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE05 AVJ is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LE05 AVJ?
- The MOT on LE05 AVJ is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LE05 AVJ done?
- LE05 AVJ was recorded at 90,060 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 4,447 miles a year.
- Has LE05 AVJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LE05 AVJ has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on LE05 AVJ 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 LE05 AVJ find?
- LE05 AVJ passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.
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