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Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,685 cc

LR05 DZFMOT history

LR05 DZF is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 7 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 5 Jul 2025 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 170,799 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2024.

LR05 DZF blue Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Jul 2025
Mileage
170,799 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2024
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,639 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 DZF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
7 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 DZF was last recorded at 170,799 miles on 6 Jul 2024, 8,081 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,718 miles · 3 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
8,081 miles
Average per year
8,639 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 170,799 miles
  • 2022 – 162,718 miles
  • 2021 – 158,624 miles
  • 2020 – 151,800 miles
  • 2019 – 139,333 miles
  • 2018 – 123,283 miles
  • 2017 – 111,429 miles
  • 2016 – 101,439 miles
  • 2015 – 89,482 miles
  • 2014 – 75,122 miles
  • 2013 – 66,785 miles
  • 2012 – 55,509 miles
  • 2011 – 45,228 miles
  • 2010 – 37,212 miles
  • 2009 – 34,354 miles
  • 2008 – 30,209 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,799 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wing mirror insecure / indicator lens damaged
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Undertray not fully secure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass170,799 miles (+8,081)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    170,799 miles
    Test number
    346108076759
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wing mirror insecure / indicator lens damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass162,718 miles (+77)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    162,718 miles
    Test number
    959861085966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail162,641 miles (+4,017)2 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,641 miles
    Test number
    238111785392
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRoad wheel fixing missing One on every wheel missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass158,624 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    158,624 miles
    Test number
    764087860547
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail158,624 miles (+6,824)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,624 miles
    Test number
    146612280907
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Steering rack retaining devices dangerously loose (2.1.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass151,800 miles (+12,467)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    151,800 miles
    Test number
    494028271524
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

  7. Pass139,333 miles (+16,050)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    139,333 miles
    Test number
    204374445537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass123,283 miles (+11,854)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    123,283 miles
    Test number
    158691884846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass111,429 miles (+9,990)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    111,429 miles
    Test number
    127332460442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass101,439 miles (+11,957)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    101,439 miles
    Test number
    306039132942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass89,482 miles (+14,360)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    89,482 miles
    Test number
    647533705138
    • NoteEngine speed not detected

  12. Pass75,122 miles (+110)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    75,122 miles
    Test number
    166443594437
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail75,012 miles (+8,227)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,012 miles
    Test number
    489555484099
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass66,785 miles (+11,276)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    66,785 miles
    Test number
    687077403109
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges and nearside front side wall damaged

  15. Pass55,509 miles (+10,281)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    55,509 miles
    Test number
    315814392073
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAdvice both wiper blades replaced

  16. Pass45,228 miles (+8,016)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    45,228 miles
    Test number
    759439181085
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAll tyre inside walls splitting not on cords at this time of test

  17. Pass37,212 miles (+2,858)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    37,212 miles
    Test number
    384434010100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,354 miles (+4,145)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    34,354 miles
    Test number
    902507599008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,209 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    30,209 miles
    Test number
    461028288065
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LR05 DZF

Does LR05 DZF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 DZF expired on 5 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 DZF?
The MOT on LR05 DZF expired on 5 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 DZF done?
LR05 DZF was recorded at 170,799 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2024, an average of 8,639 miles a year.
Has LR05 DZF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 DZF has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LR05 DZF 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 DZF find?
LR05 DZF passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2024 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside front wing mirror insecure / indicator lens damaged, and 2 more.

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