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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,685 cc

LL05 LDFMOT history

LL05 LDF is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 22 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 19 May 2025 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 132,013 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2024.

LL05 LDF blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 May 2025
Mileage
132,013 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2024
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,524 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL05 LDF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 May 2025
Latest MOT test
20 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL05 LDF was last recorded at 132,013 miles on 20 May 2024, 273 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,740 miles · 17 May 2024
Between the last two tests
273 miles
Average per year
6,524 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 132,013 miles
  • 2023 – 125,811 miles
  • 2022 – 113,732 miles
  • 2021 – 97,066 miles
  • 2020 – 83,987 miles
  • 2019 – 73,001 miles
  • 2018 – 64,751 miles
  • 2017 – 59,786 miles
  • 2016 – 54,678 miles
  • 2015 – 48,879 miles
  • 2014 – 45,055 miles
  • 2013 – 43,150 miles
  • 2012 – 40,920 miles
  • 2011 – 38,190 miles
  • 2010 – 34,689 miles
  • 2009 – 31,913 miles
  • 2008 – 26,524 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,013 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,013 miles (+273)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2025
    Odometer
    132,013 miles
    Test number
    516182298534
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail131,740 miles (+80)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,740 miles
    Test number
    310005458363
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative Not attached / insecure (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror faded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail131,660 miles (+5,849)5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,660 miles
    Test number
    740466180684
    • MajorFront Headlamp levelling device inoperative Snapped (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror faded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass125,811 miles (+12,079)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2024
    Odometer
    125,811 miles
    Test number
    890234443544
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm - Borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror glass fading
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass113,732 miles (+54)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    113,732 miles
    Test number
    770465439674
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake binding both sides

  6. Fail113,678 miles (+16,612)4 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,678 miles
    Test number
    123516206415
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake binding both sides

  7. Pass97,066 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    97,066 miles
    Test number
    617478909953
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail97,059 miles (+13,072)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,059 miles
    Test number
    132505668275
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass83,987 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    83,987 miles
    Test number
    635667174818
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail83,984 miles (+10,983)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,984 miles
    Test number
    300626445787
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass73,001 miles (+8,250)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    73,001 miles
    Test number
    816460709171
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded
    • AdvisoryScreen chipped out of zone 'A' less than 40mm

  12. Pass64,751 miles (+4,965)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    64,751 miles
    Test number
    683565591693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,786 miles (+5,108)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    59,786 miles
    Test number
    863189483572
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle restricting the view of some testable items

  14. Pass54,678 miles (+5,799)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    54,678 miles
    Test number
    785147993166
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres on limit
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded

  15. Pass48,879 miles (+3,824)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    48,879 miles
    Test number
    255902885020
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear coil springs slighlty corroded

  16. Pass45,055 miles (+1,905)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    45,055 miles
    Test number
    179190474075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,150 miles (+2,230)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    43,150 miles
    Test number
    798317573075
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass40,920 miles (+2,730)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    40,920 miles
    Test number
    947535672051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,190 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    38,190 miles
    Test number
    696367471085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail38,190 miles (+3,501)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,190 miles
    Test number
    909826271022
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

  21. Pass34,689 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    34,689 miles
    Test number
    641261780085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail34,689 miles (+2,776)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,689 miles
    Test number
    154591380062
    • FailureNearside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass31,913 miles (+5,389)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    31,913 miles
    Test number
    363649979040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,524 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    26,524 miles
    Test number
    811529378042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL05 LDF

Does LL05 LDF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL05 LDF expired on 19 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL05 LDF?
The MOT on LL05 LDF expired on 19 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL05 LDF done?
LL05 LDF was recorded at 132,013 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2024, an average of 6,524 miles a year.
Has LL05 LDF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL05 LDF has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LL05 LDF 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 LDF find?
LL05 LDF passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2024 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear arm, and 2 more.

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