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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LL05 LHVMOT history

LL05 LHV is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 135,343 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

LL05 LHV blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
135,343 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,111 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL05 LHV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL05 LHV was last recorded at 135,343 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 13,060 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Mar 2009: 12,272 miles, lower than 25,213 miles on 19 Feb 2008.

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
122,283 miles · 3 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
13,060 miles
Average per year
6,111 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,343 miles
  • 2025 – 122,283 miles
  • 2024 – 119,706 miles
  • 2023 – 113,937 miles
  • 2022 – 107,870 miles
  • 2021 – 104,964 miles
  • 2020 – 101,824 miles
  • 2019 – 97,760 miles
  • 2018 – 91,991 miles
  • 2017 – 86,496 miles
  • 2016 – 81,405 miles
  • 2015 – 74,504 miles
  • 2014 – 68,039 miles
  • 2013 – 60,490 miles
  • 2012 – 52,688 miles
  • 2011 – 44,627 miles
  • 2010 – 37,055 miles
  • 2009 – 32,019 miles
  • 2008 – 25,213 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,343 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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 Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass135,343 miles (+13,060)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    135,343 miles
    Test number
    963909440767
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass122,283 miles (+2,577)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    122,283 miles
    Test number
    536761050405
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass119,706 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    119,706 miles
    Test number
    929082385024
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Fail119,706 miles (+5,769)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,706 miles
    Test number
    452887403625
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Pass113,937 miles (+6,067)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    113,937 miles
    Test number
    652619058071
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass107,870 miles (+1)15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    107,870 miles
    Test number
    563728112924
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail107,869 miles (+2,905)2 major2 repaired16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,869 miles
    Test number
    552011302579
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  8. Pass104,964 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    104,964 miles
    Test number
    412688652592
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Fail104,964 miles (+3,140)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,964 miles
    Test number
    831412724811
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass101,824 miles (+4,064)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    101,824 miles
    Test number
    727168425723
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass97,760 miles (+5,769)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    97,760 miles
    Test number
    538106467523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass91,991 miles (+5,495)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    91,991 miles
    Test number
    114694096570
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + perishing (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner + outer edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass86,496 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    86,496 miles
    Test number
    715538493302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail86,495 miles (+5,090)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,495 miles
    Test number
    649616373935
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  15. Pass81,405 miles (+6,901)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    81,405 miles
    Test number
    918011045517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass74,504 miles (+6,465)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    74,504 miles
    Test number
    468052545016
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass68,039 miles (+7,549)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    68,039 miles
    Test number
    859145944061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,490 miles (+7,802)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    60,490 miles
    Test number
    497583543046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,688 miles (+8,061)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    52,688 miles
    Test number
    566075142077
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  20. Pass44,627 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    44,627 miles
    Test number
    187067241055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail44,627 miles (+7,572)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,627 miles
    Test number
    218196041082
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass37,055 miles (+5,036)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    37,055 miles
    Test number
    432072730042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,019 miles (+19,747)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    32,019 miles
    Test number
    841587699032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass12,272 miles (-12,941)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    12,272 miles
    Test number
    710262569037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass25,213 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    25,213 miles
    Test number
    710250958081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail25,213 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,213 miles
    Test number
    244650458066
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about LL05 LHV

Does LL05 LHV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL05 LHV is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL05 LHV?
The MOT on LL05 LHV is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL05 LHV done?
LL05 LHV was recorded at 135,343 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 6,111 miles a year.
Has LL05 LHV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL05 LHV has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LL05 LHV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Mar 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL05 LHV find?
LL05 LHV passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective; offside front suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front items removed from driver's view prior to test, and 4 more.

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