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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LE05 AZPMOT history

LE05 AZP is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 4 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 17 Feb 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 180,709 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2025.

LE05 AZP black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Feb 2026
Mileage
180,709 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,337 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE05 AZP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
4 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE05 AZP was last recorded at 180,709 miles on 18 Feb 2025, 202 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,507 miles · 13 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
202 miles
Average per year
9,337 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 180,709 miles
  • 2024 – 165,490 miles
  • 2023 – 150,530 miles
  • 2022 – 135,076 miles
  • 2021 – 120,491 miles
  • 2020 – 111,214 miles
  • 2019 – 103,069 miles
  • 2018 – 93,777 miles
  • 2017 – 81,903 miles
  • 2016 – 72,714 miles
  • 2015 – 51,329 miles
  • 2014 – 46,699 miles
  • 2013 – 42,495 miles
  • 2012 – 39,639 miles
  • 2011 – 35,730 miles
  • 2010 – 31,837 miles
  • 2009 – 27,864 miles
  • 2008 – 22,092 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,709 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.

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass180,709 miles (+202)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    180,709 miles
    Test number
    580754091203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail180,507 miles (+15,017)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,507 miles
    Test number
    678688392151
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass165,490 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    165,490 miles
    Test number
    443620853656
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  4. Fail165,481 miles (+14,951)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,481 miles
    Test number
    709818360480
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  5. Pass150,530 miles (+15,454)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    150,530 miles
    Test number
    912813162580
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  6. Pass135,076 miles (+90)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    135,076 miles
    Test number
    635535953424
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  7. Fail134,986 miles (+14,495)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,986 miles
    Test number
    560368122892
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  8. Pass120,491 miles (+323)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    120,491 miles
    Test number
    952109063810
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses going cloudy
  9. Fail120,168 miles (+8,954)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,168 miles
    Test number
    586643167286
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rear arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses going cloudy
  10. Pass111,214 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    111,214 miles
    Test number
    412987752366
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail111,214 miles (+8,145)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,214 miles
    Test number
    971400284737
    • Repaired at testFront Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass103,069 miles (+9,292)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    103,069 miles
    Test number
    808066281645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass93,777 miles (+11,874)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    93,777 miles
    Test number
    684776516457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass81,903 miles (+9,189)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    81,903 miles
    Test number
    999071003891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass72,714 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    72,714 miles
    Test number
    136179104017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail72,713 miles (+21,384)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,713 miles
    Test number
    149998420619
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass51,329 miles (+4,630)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    51,329 miles
    Test number
    597443245016
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass46,699 miles (+4,204)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    46,699 miles
    Test number
    678948214047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    42,495 miles
    Test number
    515003643074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail42,495 miles (+2,856)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,495 miles
    Test number
    866962543061
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass39,639 miles (+3,909)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    39,639 miles
    Test number
    765473382098
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass35,730 miles (+3,893)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    35,730 miles
    Test number
    109483561021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,837 miles (+3,973)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    31,837 miles
    Test number
    433920650064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,864 miles (+5,772)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    27,864 miles
    Test number
    552611759030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass22,092 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    22,092 miles
    Test number
    134904658426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE05 AZP

Does LE05 AZP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE05 AZP expired on 17 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE05 AZP?
The MOT on LE05 AZP expired on 17 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE05 AZP done?
LE05 AZP was recorded at 180,709 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2025, an average of 9,337 miles a year.
Has LE05 AZP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE05 AZP has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LE05 AZP 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 AZP find?
LE05 AZP passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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