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Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc

LL05 ADZMOT history

LL05 ADZ is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Aug 2005. Its MOT expired on 4 Jul 2025 and it has passed 16 of 30 MOT tests, with 148,537 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jul 2024.

LL05 ADZ silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Jul 2025
Mileage
148,537 mi
At MOT on 5 Jul 2024
MOT tests
30
16 passed · 14 failed
Per year
7,635 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL05 ADZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Aug 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL05 ADZ was last recorded at 148,537 miles on 5 Jul 2024, 3,170 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,367 miles · 31 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
3,170 miles
Average per year
7,635 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 148,537 miles
  • 2023 – 145,367 miles
  • 2022 – 139,583 miles
  • 2021 – 134,849 miles
  • 2020 – 131,876 miles
  • 2019 – 125,368 miles
  • 2018 – 121,004 miles
  • 2017 – 120,985 miles
  • 2016 – 115,927 miles
  • 2015 – 103,305 miles
  • 2014 – 92,392 miles
  • 2013 – 82,785 miles
  • 2012 – 72,250 miles
  • 2011 – 59,673 miles
  • 2010 – 55,378 miles
  • 2009 – 42,093 miles
  • 2008 – 23,653 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,537 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass148,537 miles (+3,170)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    148,537 miles
    Test number
    203544583282
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  2. Pass145,367 miles (+19)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    145,367 miles
    Test number
    531004550760
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail145,348 miles (+5,765)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,348 miles
    Test number
    415314698128
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass139,583 miles (+23)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    139,583 miles
    Test number
    377426934135
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail139,560 miles (+4,711)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,560 miles
    Test number
    320980854210
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass134,849 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    134,849 miles
    Test number
    956456666757
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail134,849 miles (+27)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,849 miles
    Test number
    227573846266
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail134,822 miles (+2,946)1 dangerous4 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,822 miles
    Test number
    286141627090
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass131,876 miles (+40)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    131,876 miles
    Test number
    789909084284
    • AdvisoryESP malfunction displayed in text
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))

  10. Fail131,836 miles (+6,468)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,836 miles
    Test number
    811741090948
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryESP malfunction displayed in text
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))

  11. Pass125,368 miles (+38)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    125,368 miles
    Test number
    558672212912
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEsp fault displayed in text on dash.
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

  12. Fail125,330 miles (+4,326)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,330 miles
    Test number
    796567901217
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEsp fault displayed in text on dash.
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

  13. Pass121,004 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    121,004 miles
    Test number
    619204039457
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryEsp light on
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail121,004 miles (+19)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,004 miles
    Test number
    880672662221
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryEsp light on
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail120,985 miles (+5,058)3 failures2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,985 miles
    Test number
    953445851840
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light illuminated
    • AdvisoryOn board computer indicating fault with esp system
    • AdvisorySlight up and down movement on near side front shock when jacked up
    • AdvisoryUnable to see or feel base of near side rear spring

  16. Pass115,927 miles (+12,622)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    115,927 miles
    Test number
    598225061176
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEsp fault recorded on dash
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted to vehicle

  17. Pass103,305 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    103,305 miles
    Test number
    406174079848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail103,305 miles (+10,913)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,305 miles
    Test number
    287632593528
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  19. Pass92,392 miles (+99)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    92,392 miles
    Test number
    836285264217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail92,293 miles (+9,508)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,293 miles
    Test number
    198791664236
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  21. Pass82,785 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    82,785 miles
    Test number
    138352063294
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail82,785 miles (+10,535)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,785 miles
    Test number
    569692163247
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass72,250 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    72,250 miles
    Test number
    877215252269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail72,224 miles (+12,551)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,224 miles
    Test number
    105728842209
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass59,673 miles (+4,295)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    59,673 miles
    Test number
    499119071225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail55,378 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,378 miles
    Test number
    622750670007
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  27. Pass55,378 miles (+13,285)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    55,378 miles
    Test number
    692520670018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass42,093 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    42,093 miles
    Test number
    261491659092
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Fail42,093 miles (+18,440)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,093 miles
    Test number
    272901959011
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass23,653 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    23,653 miles
    Test number
    842957458077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL05 ADZ

Does LL05 ADZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL05 ADZ expired on 4 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL05 ADZ?
The MOT on LL05 ADZ expired on 4 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL05 ADZ done?
LL05 ADZ was recorded at 148,537 miles at its MOT on 5 Jul 2024, an average of 7,635 miles a year.
Has LL05 ADZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL05 ADZ has failed 14 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LL05 ADZ 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 LL05 ADZ find?
LL05 ADZ passed its latest MOT on 5 Jul 2024 with 2 advisories: offside front service brake binding but not excessively; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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