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Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LR05 DYYMOT history

LR05 DYY is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 18 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 158,794 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

LR05 DYY blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Sept 2027
Mileage
158,794 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,323 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 DYY
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 18 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 DYY was last recorded at 158,794 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 2,112 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,682 miles · 16 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,112 miles
Average per year
7,323 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,794 miles
  • 2025 – 156,682 miles
  • 2024 – 153,992 miles
  • 2023 – 151,582 miles
  • 2022 – 148,385 miles
  • 2021 – 144,884 miles
  • 2020 – 142,343 miles
  • 2019 – 135,768 miles
  • 2018 – 125,328 miles
  • 2017 – 110,886 miles
  • 2016 – 84,902 miles
  • 2015 – 75,540 miles
  • 2014 – 67,112 miles
  • 2013 – 57,633 miles
  • 2012 – 54,123 miles
  • 2011 – 50,735 miles
  • 2010 – 46,868 miles
  • 2009 – 32,127 miles
  • 2008 – 23,762 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,794 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

28 tests since 27 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,794 miles (+2,112)2 minor16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    158,794 miles
    Test number
    928731308355
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass156,682 miles (+26)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    156,682 miles
    Test number
    176197267422
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail156,656 miles (+2,664)2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,656 miles
    Test number
    328490032018
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass153,992 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    153,992 miles
    Test number
    559452231206
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail153,991 miles (+2,409)2 major1 repaired2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,991 miles
    Test number
    785805027792
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass151,582 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    151,582 miles
    Test number
    619118698265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail151,582 miles (+3,197)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,582 miles
    Test number
    490352380811
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  8. Pass148,385 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    148,385 miles
    Test number
    103970722759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail148,380 miles (+3,496)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,380 miles
    Test number
    808791540772
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  10. Pass144,884 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    144,884 miles
    Test number
    998120364192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail144,884 miles (+2,541)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,884 miles
    Test number
    554704018086
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass142,343 miles (+6,575)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    142,343 miles
    Test number
    871201639890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass135,768 miles (+10,440)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    135,768 miles
    Test number
    176728446120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass125,328 miles (+14,442)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    125,328 miles
    Test number
    659198097598
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  15. Pass110,886 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    110,886 miles
    Test number
    398663189809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail110,886 miles (+25,984)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,886 miles
    Test number
    485887276258
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass84,902 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    84,902 miles
    Test number
    212958454161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail84,902 miles (+9,362)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,902 miles
    Test number
    419746651216
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  19. Pass75,540 miles (+8,428)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    75,540 miles
    Test number
    176874050282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear seat belt frayed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  20. Pass67,112 miles (+9,479)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    67,112 miles
    Test number
    376833194237
    • 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)

  21. Pass57,633 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    57,633 miles
    Test number
    489290893228
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have slight damage to the outer sidewall

  22. Fail57,633 miles (+3,510)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,633 miles
    Test number
    846968783287
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureCoil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have slight damage to the outer sidewall

  23. Pass54,123 miles (+3,388)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    54,123 miles
    Test number
    917406662216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass50,735 miles (+3,867)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    50,735 miles
    Test number
    328603351256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass46,868 miles (+4,384)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    46,868 miles
    Test number
    694220970227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass42,484 miles (+10,357)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    42,484 miles
    Test number
    452031170045
    • NoteFront brake pads low [inner]
    • NoteN/s/r tyre low tread
    • NoteO/s/r tyre low tread

  27. Pass32,127 miles (+8,365)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    32,127 miles
    Test number
    120889189484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass23,762 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    23,762 miles
    Test number
    462847988066
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn to legal limit.

Questions about LR05 DYY

Does LR05 DYY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 DYY is valid until 18 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 DYY?
The MOT on LR05 DYY is valid until 18 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 DYY done?
LR05 DYY was recorded at 158,794 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 7,323 miles a year.
Has LR05 DYY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 DYY has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LR05 DYY 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 DYY find?
LR05 DYY passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 16 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 15 more.

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