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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LR05 EBGMOT history

LR05 EBG is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 24 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 19 Mar 2025 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 148,068 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2024.

LR05 EBG silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Mar 2025
Mileage
148,068 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2024
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,782 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 EBG
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
24 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 EBG was last recorded at 148,068 miles on 20 Mar 2024, 59 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,009 miles · 19 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
59 miles
Average per year
7,782 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 148,068 miles
  • 2023 – 133,665 miles
  • 2021 – 131,029 miles
  • 2020 – 128,138 miles
  • 2019 – 120,605 miles
  • 2018 – 118,354 miles
  • 2017 – 109,732 miles
  • 2016 – 99,827 miles
  • 2015 – 92,398 miles
  • 2013 – 85,549 miles
  • 2012 – 74,735 miles
  • 2011 – 47,900 miles
  • 2009 – 35,174 miles
  • 2008 – 25,624 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,068 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Windscreen chipped

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass148,068 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    148,068 miles
    Test number
    763963746801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail148,009 miles (+2,731)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,009 miles
    Test number
    750546219599
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail145,278 miles (+11,613)1 dangerous1 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,278 miles
    Test number
    992918731818
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass133,665 miles (+2,636)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    133,665 miles
    Test number
    965055326236
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe Corroded
  5. Pass131,029 miles (+2,891)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    131,029 miles
    Test number
    168105153839
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass128,138 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    128,138 miles
    Test number
    436041280671
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Fail128,138 miles (+7,533)2 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,138 miles
    Test number
    338061480634
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass120,605 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    120,605 miles
    Test number
    809613931385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail120,603 miles (+2,249)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,603 miles
    Test number
    599036748449
    • MajorCentral Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass118,354 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    118,354 miles
    Test number
    439177362226
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped
  11. Fail118,354 miles (+8,622)4 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,354 miles
    Test number
    258718544510
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smeering
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on dash
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped
  12. Pass109,732 miles (+9,905)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    109,732 miles
    Test number
    847404996382
    • DangerousOffside both osf and osr rear tyres have signs of sidewall wear
  13. Pass99,827 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    99,827 miles
    Test number
    186607109352
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped
  14. Fail99,827 miles (+7,429)5 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,827 miles
    Test number
    367634283365
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint camber arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush camber arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped
  15. Fail92,398 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,398 miles
    Test number
    109335935480
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass92,398 miles (+6,849)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    92,398 miles
    Test number
    405345635078
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass85,549 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    85,549 miles
    Test number
    378401053324
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteN/s/front tyre worn on edge
  18. Fail85,549 miles (+10,814)2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,549 miles
    Test number
    917381053366
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteN/s/front tyre worn on edge
  19. Pass74,735 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    74,735 miles
    Test number
    456543312490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail74,735 miles (+26,835)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,735 miles
    Test number
    805742312398
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
  21. Pass47,900 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    47,900 miles
    Test number
    426682341015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail47,892 miles (+12,718)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,892 miles
    Test number
    407592341087
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
  23. Pass35,174 miles (+9,550)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    35,174 miles
    Test number
    294527949434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass25,624 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    25,624 miles
    Test number
    630557378134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 EBG

Does LR05 EBG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 EBG expired on 19 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 EBG?
The MOT on LR05 EBG expired on 19 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 EBG done?
LR05 EBG was recorded at 148,068 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2024, an average of 7,782 miles a year.
Has LR05 EBG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 EBG has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LR05 EBG 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 EBG find?
LR05 EBG passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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