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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.

LR05 ECV silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass155,521 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.

  • 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.

  1. Pass155,521 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    155,521 miles
    Test number
    121444674889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. Pass125,452 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    125,452 miles
    Test number
    260283211050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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))
  14. 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)
  15. 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
  16. Pass102,441 miles (+17,403)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    102,441 miles
    Test number
    929364227497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. 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)
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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)
  22. 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)
  23. Pass38,948 miles (+7,208)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    38,948 miles
    Test number
    573186489094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. 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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