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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LR05 EDJMOT history

LR05 EDJ is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 20 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 109,907 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.

LR05 EDJ silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Feb 2027
Mileage
109,907 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,659 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 EDJ
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
30 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 EDJ was last recorded at 109,907 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 784 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,123 miles · 18 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
784 miles
Average per year
4,659 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,907 miles
  • 2025 – 109,123 miles
  • 2024 – 108,596 miles
  • 2023 – 107,252 miles
  • 2021 – 106,511 miles
  • 2020 – 104,265 miles
  • 2019 – 99,766 miles
  • 2018 – 92,156 miles
  • 2017 – 85,068 miles
  • 2016 – 79,520 miles
  • 2015 – 75,240 miles
  • 2014 – 74,612 miles
  • 2013 – 73,884 miles
  • 2012 – 72,780 miles
  • 2011 – 63,041 miles
  • 2010 – 48,224 miles
  • 2009 – 39,298 miles
  • 2008 – 26,891 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,907 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before flexi (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both springs and surrounding suspension arms (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm inner bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 17 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,907 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    109,907 miles
    Test number
    657609591837
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both springs and surrounding suspension arms (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail109,907 miles (+784)3 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,907 miles
    Test number
    871183832511
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both springs and surrounding suspension arms (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass109,123 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    109,123 miles
    Test number
    413695976565
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail109,123 miles (+527)2 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,123 miles
    Test number
    267450462198
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass108,596 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    108,596 miles
    Test number
    152342738290
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Furthest front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Furthest rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail108,596 miles (+1,344)1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,596 miles
    Test number
    661398047550
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Furthest front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Furthest rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass107,252 miles (+741)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    107,252 miles
    Test number
    642536260374
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion to multiply components

  8. Pass106,511 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    106,511 miles
    Test number
    612133071484
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Slight Up and down movement (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail106,511 miles (+2,246)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,511 miles
    Test number
    463301423594
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Slight Up and down movement (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass104,265 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    104,265 miles
    Test number
    344120537814
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail104,264 miles (+4,498)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,264 miles
    Test number
    537674506100
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass99,766 miles (+7,610)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    99,766 miles
    Test number
    805553216483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass92,156 miles (+7,088)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    92,156 miles
    Test number
    946194045958
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryMid exhaust and mounting bracket deteriorated

  14. Pass85,068 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    85,068 miles
    Test number
    750862938570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail85,068 miles (+5,548)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,068 miles
    Test number
    670668385513
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass79,520 miles (+4,280)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    79,520 miles
    Test number
    458104962041
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass75,240 miles (+345)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    75,240 miles
    Test number
    444489159042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass74,895 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    74,895 miles
    Test number
    268802185033
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail74,895 miles (+283)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,895 miles
    Test number
    189319675069
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass74,612 miles (+728)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    74,612 miles
    Test number
    896558174096
    • NoteSlight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

  21. Pass73,884 miles (+1,104)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    73,884 miles
    Test number
    215352603490
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCondition of offside door mirror
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly corroeded

  22. Pass72,780 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    72,780 miles
    Test number
    218029882073
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail72,780 miles (+9,739)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,780 miles
    Test number
    396169882042
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass63,041 miles (+14,817)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    63,041 miles
    Test number
    537104101178
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass48,224 miles (+8,926)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    48,224 miles
    Test number
    294532200474
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  26. Pass39,298 miles (+12,407)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    39,298 miles
    Test number
    462679999038
    • NoteFront wiper blades smear slightly
    • NoteSlight play o/s inner track rod
    • NoteVery slight wear to rear tyres

  27. Pass26,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    26,891 miles
    Test number
    112318208190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 EDJ

Does LR05 EDJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 EDJ is valid until 20 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 EDJ?
The MOT on LR05 EDJ is valid until 20 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 EDJ done?
LR05 EDJ was recorded at 109,907 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 4,659 miles a year.
Has LR05 EDJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 EDJ has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LR05 EDJ 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 EDJ find?
LR05 EDJ passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi, and 3 more.

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