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Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc

LL05 AFAMOT history

LL05 AFA is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 2 Aug 2005. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 144,344 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

LL05 AFA silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
144,344 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,138 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL05 AFA
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
2 Aug 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL05 AFA was last recorded at 144,344 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 89 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Aug 2018: 54,689 miles, lower than 132,961 miles on 2 Sept 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
144,255 miles · 5 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
89 miles
Average per year
7,138 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,344 miles
  • 2025 – 132,913 miles
  • 2024 – 121,046 miles
  • 2023 – 107,555 miles
  • 2022 – 94,372 miles
  • 2021 – 85,075 miles
  • 2020 – 74,992 miles
  • 2019 – 64,709 miles
  • 2018 – 54,689 miles
  • 2017 – 132,961 miles
  • 2016 – 46,039 miles
  • 2015 – 43,375 miles
  • 2014 – 40,750 miles
  • 2013 – 37,623 miles
  • 2012 – 33,642 miles
  • 2011 – 29,266 miles
  • 2010 – 25,668 miles
  • 2009 – 21,150 miles
  • 2008 – 15,409 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,344 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2026

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

24 tests since 18 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,344 miles (+89)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    144,344 miles
    Test number
    146139372590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail144,255 miles (+11,342)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,255 miles
    Test number
    425978157211
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass132,913 miles (+11,867)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    132,913 miles
    Test number
    202561230256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass121,046 miles (+13,491)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    121,046 miles
    Test number
    966733885010
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D - Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring worn lower section worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above Diff (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass107,555 miles (+13,183)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    107,555 miles
    Test number
    196828545284
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass94,372 miles (+9,297)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    94,372 miles
    Test number
    288690339354
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass85,075 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    85,075 miles
    Test number
    685046901926
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail85,074 miles (+10,082)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,074 miles
    Test number
    212552622869
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken lower section (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass74,992 miles (+10,283)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    74,992 miles
    Test number
    710693572349
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass64,709 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    64,709 miles
    Test number
    187997975516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail64,708 miles (+10,019)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,708 miles
    Test number
    242175581131
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  12. Pass54,689 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    54,689 miles
    Test number
    342960070056
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Fail54,689 miles (-78,272)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,689 miles
    Test number
    203905644492
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass132,961 miles (+86,922)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    132,961 miles
    Test number
    153401050809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,039 miles (+2,664)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    46,039 miles
    Test number
    331943210408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,375 miles (+2,625)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    43,375 miles
    Test number
    808145185143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,750 miles (+3,127)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    40,750 miles
    Test number
    755625884132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,623 miles (+3,981)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    37,623 miles
    Test number
    646893183110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,642 miles (+4,376)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    33,642 miles
    Test number
    145644982153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,266 miles (+3,598)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    29,266 miles
    Test number
    529093471110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,668 miles (+47)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    25,668 miles
    Test number
    650926880109
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  22. Fail25,621 miles (+4,471)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,621 miles
    Test number
    574853480187
    • 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 Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  23. Pass21,150 miles (+5,741)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    21,150 miles
    Test number
    363405529458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass15,409 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    15,409 miles
    Test number
    841510108251
    • NoteN/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Questions about LL05 AFA

Does LL05 AFA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL05 AFA is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL05 AFA?
The MOT on LL05 AFA is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL05 AFA done?
LL05 AFA was recorded at 144,344 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 7,138 miles a year.
Has LL05 AFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL05 AFA has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LL05 AFA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Aug 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL05 AFA find?
LL05 AFA passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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