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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LL05 LFYMOT history

LL05 LFY is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 97,561 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

LL05 LFY silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 May 2027
Mileage
97,561 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
32
19 passed · 13 failed
Per year
4,951 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL05 LFY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL05 LFY was last recorded at 97,561 miles on 5 May 2026, 8,170 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,391 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
8,170 miles
Average per year
4,951 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,561 miles
  • 2025 – 89,391 miles
  • 2024 – 78,928 miles
  • 2023 – 77,103 miles
  • 2022 – 76,382 miles
  • 2021 – 74,287 miles
  • 2020 – 73,101 miles
  • 2019 – 70,704 miles
  • 2018 – 68,144 miles
  • 2017 – 63,035 miles
  • 2016 – 55,833 miles
  • 2015 – 49,119 miles
  • 2014 – 44,777 miles
  • 2013 – 39,192 miles
  • 2012 – 34,601 miles
  • 2011 – 28,950 miles
  • 2010 – 22,905 miles
  • 2009 – 14,064 miles
  • 2008 – 7,899 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,561 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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.

  • Both front dipped beam poor output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass97,561 miles (+8,170)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2027
    Odometer
    97,561 miles
    Test number
    185369012650
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass89,391 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    89,391 miles
    Test number
    629891684429
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail89,391 miles (+10,463)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,391 miles
    Test number
    966092889928
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass78,928 miles (+31)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    78,928 miles
    Test number
    241261776330
    • AdvisoryBoth front dipped beam poor output

  5. Fail78,897 miles (+1,794)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,897 miles
    Test number
    988446054745
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front dipped beam poor output

  6. Pass77,103 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    77,103 miles
    Test number
    968846811780
    • AdvisoryBonnet latch broken
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides slightly misted (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords **STRONGLY ADVISE** (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms marked in chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail77,103 miles (+721)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,103 miles
    Test number
    527702092824
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBonnet latch broken
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides slightly misted (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords **STRONGLY ADVISE** (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms marked in chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass76,382 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    76,382 miles
    Test number
    617599153329
    • AdvisoryBonnet open Handel broken.
    • AdvisoryDriver,s side floor area wet .
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamps lens slightly foggy.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail76,382 miles (+2,095)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,382 miles
    Test number
    283813820274
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBonnet open Handel broken.
    • AdvisoryDriver,s side floor area wet .
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamps lens slightly foggy.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass74,287 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    74,287 miles
    Test number
    155533707907
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust bracket broken.

  11. Fail74,282 miles (+1,181)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,282 miles
    Test number
    561798232777
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass73,101 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    73,101 miles
    Test number
    820061176711
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBonnet catch/damaged

  13. Fail73,101 miles (+2,397)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,101 miles
    Test number
    396042862710
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBonnet catch/damaged

  14. Pass70,704 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    70,704 miles
    Test number
    307033043339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail70,704 miles (+2,560)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,704 miles
    Test number
    829989988268
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  16. Pass68,144 miles (+5,109)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    68,144 miles
    Test number
    149951431685
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated

  17. Pass63,035 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    63,035 miles
    Test number
    273755538647
    • AdvisoryBonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  18. Fail63,035 miles (+7,202)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,035 miles
    Test number
    400964914023
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryBonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre deep cut in outer side wall
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre centre worn
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  19. Pass55,833 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    55,833 miles
    Test number
    928692885780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail55,833 miles (+6,714)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,833 miles
    Test number
    300362328881
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  21. Pass49,119 miles (+4,342)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    49,119 miles
    Test number
    907088435033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass44,777 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    44,777 miles
    Test number
    116162554094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail44,777 miles (+5,585)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,777 miles
    Test number
    545381654096
    • FailureNearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  24. Pass39,192 miles (+4,591)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    39,192 miles
    Test number
    859669453034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass34,601 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    34,601 miles
    Test number
    595901852091
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBonnet catch faulty
    • NoteExhaust slightly corroded

  26. Fail34,601 miles (+5,651)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,601 miles
    Test number
    447811652048
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBonnet catch faulty
    • NoteExhaust slightly corroded

  27. Pass28,950 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    28,950 miles
    Test number
    207372961052
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Fail28,943 miles (+6,038)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,943 miles
    Test number
    156669351033
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass22,905 miles (+8,841)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    22,905 miles
    Test number
    534265520077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass14,064 miles (+6,165)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    14,064 miles
    Test number
    780128349077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass7,899 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    7,899 miles
    Test number
    251646688033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail7,890 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,890 miles
    Test number
    174055388445
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about LL05 LFY

Does LL05 LFY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL05 LFY is valid until 4 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL05 LFY?
The MOT on LL05 LFY is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL05 LFY done?
LL05 LFY was recorded at 97,561 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 4,951 miles a year.
Has LL05 LFY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL05 LFY has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LL05 LFY 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 LFY find?
LL05 LFY passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage.

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