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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LR05 DYPMOT history

LR05 DYP is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 29 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 20 Feb 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 164,399 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2025.

LR05 DYP black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Feb 2026
Mileage
164,399 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,366 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 DYP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 DYP was last recorded at 164,399 miles on 4 Feb 2025, 8,289 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,110 miles · 13 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
8,289 miles
Average per year
6,366 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 164,399 miles
  • 2024 – 156,110 miles
  • 2023 – 143,628 miles
  • 2022 – 138,911 miles
  • 2021 – 137,195 miles
  • 2020 – 136,374 miles
  • 2019 – 131,385 miles
  • 2018 – 126,351 miles
  • 2016 – 119,977 miles
  • 2015 – 116,134 miles
  • 2014 – 109,999 miles
  • 2013 – 104,253 miles
  • 2012 – 99,089 miles
  • 2011 – 93,075 miles
  • 2010 – 87,107 miles
  • 2009 – 74,652 miles
  • 2008 – 56,666 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,399 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 4 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,399 miles3 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    164,399 miles
    Test number
    994951049176
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail164,399 miles (+8,289)1 repaired3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,399 miles
    Test number
    818632920032
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass156,110 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    156,110 miles
    Test number
    124957283395
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar 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))

  4. Fail156,110 miles (+12,482)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,110 miles
    Test number
    699764908583
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar 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))

  5. Pass143,628 miles (+4,717)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    143,628 miles
    Test number
    195245013330
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50X16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55X16 change asap (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50X16 (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass138,911 miles (+1,716)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    138,911 miles
    Test number
    628861104530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass137,195 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    137,195 miles
    Test number
    547267008788
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded Badly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both. (5.3.2 (d))

  8. Fail137,195 miles (+821)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,195 miles
    Test number
    510673778035
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded Badly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both. (5.3.2 (d))

  9. Pass136,374 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    136,374 miles
    Test number
    316853497505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail136,374 miles (+4,989)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,374 miles
    Test number
    143235549602
    • MajorExhaust system insecure centre mount insicurer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass131,385 miles (+5,034)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    131,385 miles
    Test number
    522151117379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass126,351 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    126,351 miles
    Test number
    847394524776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail126,351 miles (+6,374)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,351 miles
    Test number
    495816117307
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  14. Pass119,977 miles (+3,843)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    119,977 miles
    Test number
    938628684754
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass116,134 miles (+6,135)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    116,134 miles
    Test number
    605423575517
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass109,999 miles (+5,746)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    109,999 miles
    Test number
    427227684053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail104,253 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,253 miles
    Test number
    376341083070
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass104,253 miles (+5,164)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    104,253 miles
    Test number
    978391183089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass99,089 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    99,089 miles
    Test number
    685432682082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail99,089 miles (+6,014)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,089 miles
    Test number
    908802182044
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Pass93,075 miles (+5,968)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    93,075 miles
    Test number
    267270981057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass87,107 miles (+12,455)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    87,107 miles
    Test number
    833627460054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass74,652 miles (+17,986)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    74,652 miles
    Test number
    550434469080
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing low on 3'mm

  24. Pass56,666 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    56,666 miles
    Test number
    311434568078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail56,666 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,666 miles
    Test number
    833024268040
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNear side front tyre small cut in side wall

Questions about LR05 DYP

Does LR05 DYP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 DYP expired on 20 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 DYP?
The MOT on LR05 DYP expired on 20 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 DYP done?
LR05 DYP was recorded at 164,399 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2025, an average of 6,366 miles a year.
Has LR05 DYP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 DYP has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LR05 DYP 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 LR05 DYP find?
LR05 DYP passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2025 with 3 minor defects: nearside rear anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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