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Mercedes-Benz C

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LL05 LFBMOT history

LL05 LFB is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 4 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 19 Dec 2023 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 118,262 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2022.

LL05 LFB grey Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Dec 2023
Mileage
118,262 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2022
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,229 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL05 LFB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
4 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL05 LFB was last recorded at 118,262 miles on 16 Dec 2022, 4,647 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,615 miles · 20 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
4,647 miles
Average per year
6,229 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 118,262 miles
  • 2021 – 113,615 miles
  • 2020 – 108,962 miles
  • 2019 – 100,794 miles
  • 2018 – 94,032 miles
  • 2017 – 85,344 miles
  • 2016 – 77,870 miles
  • 2015 – 71,824 miles
  • 2014 – 65,953 miles
  • 2013 – 60,593 miles
  • 2012 – 55,004 miles
  • 2011 – 47,838 miles
  • 2010 – 40,836 miles
  • 2009 – 33,444 miles
  • 2008 – 28,199 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,262 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside rear wheel slightly damaged
  • AdvisoryBoth rear drive shaft corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Front wheel slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 1 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,262 miles (+4,647)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    118,262 miles
    Test number
    718139434084
    • AdvisoryNearside rear wheel slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryBoth rear drive shaft corroded

  2. Pass113,615 miles (+4,653)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    113,615 miles
    Test number
    147712486950
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear drive shaft corroded

  3. Pass108,962 miles (+8,168)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    108,962 miles
    Test number
    643727917734
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear drive shafts corroded

  4. Pass100,794 miles (+6,762)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    100,794 miles
    Test number
    856057129487
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass94,032 miles (+8,688)4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    94,032 miles
    Test number
    306438964852
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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))

  6. Pass85,344 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    85,344 miles
    Test number
    694751034429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail85,342 miles (+7,472)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,342 miles
    Test number
    270060656330
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play camber arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  8. Pass77,870 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    77,870 miles
    Test number
    504465723989
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement castor arm bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement castor arm bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Fail77,870 miles (+6,046)4 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,870 miles
    Test number
    710801355923
    • FailureCentre Rear Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust bracket broken (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement castor arm bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement castor arm bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Pass71,824 miles (+5,871)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    71,824 miles
    Test number
    895202455196
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn smooth of tread on outer edges
    • NoteRear exhaust mounts corroded

  11. Pass65,953 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    65,953 miles
    Test number
    359466054103
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Fail65,953 miles (+5,360)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,953 miles
    Test number
    637096254114
    • FailureFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass60,593 miles (+5,589)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    60,593 miles
    Test number
    709713093171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,004 miles (+7,166)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    55,004 miles
    Test number
    555351902272
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass47,838 miles (+7,002)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    47,838 miles
    Test number
    975629771159
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass40,836 miles (+7,392)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    40,836 miles
    Test number
    252569970492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,444 miles (+5,245)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    33,444 miles
    Test number
    603365079180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,199 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    28,199 miles
    Test number
    513673688195
    • NoteBoth front tyre outer edges getting low.
    • NoteBoth rear tyre inner edges getting low.

Questions about LL05 LFB

Does LL05 LFB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL05 LFB expired on 19 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL05 LFB?
The MOT on LL05 LFB expired on 19 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL05 LFB done?
LL05 LFB was recorded at 118,262 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2022, an average of 6,229 miles a year.
Has LL05 LFB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL05 LFB has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2017.
Has the mileage on LL05 LFB 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 LFB find?
LL05 LFB passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside rear wheel slightly damaged; both rear drive shaft corroded.

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