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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LR05 EDXMOT history

LR05 EDX is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 76,552 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

LR05 EDX black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
76,552 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,631 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 EDX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 EDX was last recorded at 76,552 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 871 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,681 miles · 20 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
871 miles
Average per year
1,631 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,552 miles
  • 2025 – 75,681 miles
  • 2023 – 75,645 miles
  • 2022 – 75,555 miles
  • 2021 – 72,692 miles
  • 2020 – 71,163 miles
  • 2019 – 70,195 miles
  • 2018 – 68,542 miles
  • 2017 – 66,561 miles
  • 2016 – 64,901 miles
  • 2015 – 63,162 miles
  • 2014 – 61,816 miles
  • 2013 – 60,195 miles
  • 2012 – 58,462 miles
  • 2011 – 56,744 miles
  • 2010 – 54,667 miles
  • 2009 – 52,154 miles
  • 2008 – 47,275 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,552 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2008–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,552 miles (+871)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    76,552 miles
    Test number
    931520944065
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass75,681 miles (+36)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    75,681 miles
    Test number
    833889015546
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass75,645 miles (+90)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    75,645 miles
    Test number
    548369179224
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass75,555 miles (+2,733)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    75,555 miles
    Test number
    200739163155
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion throughout underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroding, supports weak
  5. Pass72,822 miles (+130)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    72,822 miles
    Test number
    560557349679
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail72,692 miles (+1,529)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,692 miles
    Test number
    414730748941
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass71,163 miles (+968)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    71,163 miles
    Test number
    314235790789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass70,195 miles (+1,653)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    70,195 miles
    Test number
    203355287036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass68,542 miles (+1,981)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    68,542 miles
    Test number
    322175737399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass66,561 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    66,561 miles
    Test number
    639053850731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail66,500 miles (+1,599)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,500 miles
    Test number
    184320539096
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass64,901 miles (+1,739)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    64,901 miles
    Test number
    614058782250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass63,162 miles (+1,346)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    63,162 miles
    Test number
    982142799245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass61,816 miles (+1,621)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    61,816 miles
    Test number
    328846424201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass60,195 miles (+1,733)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    60,195 miles
    Test number
    846418513224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass58,462 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    58,462 miles
    Test number
    369533422412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail58,459 miles (+1,715)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,459 miles
    Test number
    668132422251
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass56,744 miles (+2,077)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    56,744 miles
    Test number
    619156601267
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass54,667 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    54,667 miles
    Test number
    604438960141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail54,666 miles (+2,512)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,666 miles
    Test number
    853908560105
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
  21. Pass52,154 miles (+4,879)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    52,154 miles
    Test number
    102306799425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass47,275 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    47,275 miles
    Test number
    550663798049
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  23. Fail47,251 miles2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,251 miles
    Test number
    163202398495
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR05 EDX

Does LR05 EDX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 EDX is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 EDX?
The MOT on LR05 EDX is valid until 19 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 EDX done?
LR05 EDX was recorded at 76,552 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 1,631 miles a year.
Has LR05 EDX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 EDX has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LR05 EDX 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 EDX find?
LR05 EDX passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: rear coil spring corroded both.

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