
Mercedes-Benz C
Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc
LR05 ECVMOT history
LR05 ECV is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 155,521 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 155,521 mi
- At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 19 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 6,865 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR05 ECV
- 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
- 31 Mar 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR05 ECV was last recorded at 155,521 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 155,521 miles · 31 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 6,865 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 155,521 miles
- 2025 – 148,117 miles
- 2024 – 143,339 miles
- 2023 – 139,940 miles
- 2022 – 135,341 miles
- 2021 – 132,681 miles
- 2020 – 131,466 miles
- 2019 – 125,452 miles
- 2018 – 119,559 miles
- 2017 – 112,087 miles
- 2016 – 102,441 miles
- 2015 – 85,038 miles
- 2014 – 70,026 miles
- 2013 – 63,422 miles
- 2012 – 56,497 miles
- 2011 – 50,568 miles
- 2010 – 44,711 miles
- 2009 – 38,948 miles
- 2008 – 31,740 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory7 MOTs, 2020–2025
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2024
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2013
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some components
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
24 tests since 20 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass155,521 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 155,521 miles
- Test number
- 121444674889
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail155,521 miles (+7,404)2 dangerous6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,521 miles
- Test number
- 121110166708
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2055516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested due to tyre having cut in inner sidewall showing cord (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass148,117 miles (+4,778)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 148,117 miles
- Test number
- 392187920548
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass143,339 miles (+3)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 143,339 miles
- Test number
- 508010497536
- AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some components
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail143,336 miles (+3,396)2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,336 miles
- Test number
- 294708492058
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some components
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass139,940 miles2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 139,940 miles
- Test number
- 241801960986
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective broken but exhaust still supported (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail139,939 miles (+4,598)2 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,939 miles
- Test number
- 827729306473
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective broken but exhaust still supported (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass135,341 miles (+2,660)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 135,341 miles
- Test number
- 885998942101
- MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass132,681 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 132,681 miles
- Test number
- 972847043550
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded and broken away (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail132,681 miles (+1,215)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,681 miles
- Test number
- 113461075602
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded and broken away (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass131,466 miles (+6,014)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 131,466 miles
- Test number
- 644310159201
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass125,452 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 125,452 miles
- Test number
- 260283211050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail125,452 miles (+5,893)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,452 miles
- Test number
- 958834256017
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass119,559 miles (+7,472)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 119,559 miles
- Test number
- 877788955374
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass112,087 miles (+9,646)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 112,087 miles
- Test number
- 383112215572
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Camber (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOil leak Gearbox area
Pass102,441 miles (+17,403)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 102,441 miles
- Test number
- 929364227497
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,038 miles (+15,012)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 85,038 miles
- Test number
- 457235385037
- 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)
Pass70,026 miles (+6,604)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 70,026 miles
- Test number
- 616096374068
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass63,422 miles (+6,925)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 63,422 miles
- Test number
- 366965283028
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass56,497 miles (+5,929)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 56,497 miles
- Test number
- 727232172023
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass50,568 miles (+5,857)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 50,568 miles
- Test number
- 526762481025
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass44,711 miles (+5,763)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 44,711 miles
- Test number
- 133928560465
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass38,948 miles (+7,208)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 38,948 miles
- Test number
- 573186489094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,740 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 31,740 miles
- Test number
- 264160188042
- NoteBoth rear tyres wprn very low & front tyres worn on inner edges
Questions about LR05 ECV
- Does LR05 ECV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 ECV is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR05 ECV?
- The MOT on LR05 ECV is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR05 ECV done?
- LR05 ECV was recorded at 155,521 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 6,865 miles a year.
- Has LR05 ECV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR05 ECV has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on LR05 ECV 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 ECV find?
- LR05 ECV passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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