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Red · Diesel · 2005 · 2,685 cc

LR05 EFLMOT history

LR05 EFL is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 7 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 19 Apr 2023 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 185,063 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2022.

LR05 EFL red Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Apr 2023
Mileage
185,063 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2022
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,919 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 EFL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
7 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 EFL was last recorded at 185,063 miles on 20 Apr 2022, 4,495 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jun 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,568 miles · 21 Jun 2019
Between the last two tests
4,495 miles
Average per year
8,919 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 185,063 miles
  • 2019 – 180,568 miles
  • 2018 – 171,928 miles
  • 2016 – 159,495 miles
  • 2015 – 157,429 miles
  • 2014 – 152,580 miles
  • 2013 – 145,347 miles
  • 2012 – 138,924 miles
  • 2011 – 131,579 miles
  • 2010 – 112,493 miles
  • 2009 – 93,904 miles
  • 2008 – 59,573 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,063 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass185,063 miles (+4,495)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    185,063 miles
    Test number
    303626831257
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass180,568 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    180,568 miles
    Test number
    938466296786
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail180,562 miles (+8,634)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,562 miles
    Test number
    247676967729
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass171,928 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    171,928 miles
    Test number
    519687154437
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective light output not same colour or intensity as o/s. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated apparent radial movement in lower coupling but cover not allowing full inspection. (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material unable to fully assess as pipe is routed out of view. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material unable to fully assess as pipe is routed out of view. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough apparent tightness in system. (2.1.1 (a))

  5. Fail171,927 miles (+12,432)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,927 miles
    Test number
    756012627606
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorTrailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective light output not same colour or intensity as o/s. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated apparent radial movement in lower coupling but cover not allowing full inspection. (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material unable to fully assess as pipe is routed out of view. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material unable to fully assess as pipe is routed out of view. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough apparent tightness in system. (2.1.1 (a))

  6. Pass159,495 miles (+2,066)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    159,495 miles
    Test number
    642944439924
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r & o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  7. Pass157,429 miles (+4,849)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    157,429 miles
    Test number
    166344002240
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  8. Fail152,580 miles1 repaired7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,580 miles
    Test number
    208758214380
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  9. Pass152,580 miles (+7,233)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    152,580 miles
    Test number
    516558814393
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  10. Pass145,347 miles (+6,423)7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    145,347 miles
    Test number
    958207813384
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBrake pedal anti slip worn slightly

  11. Pass138,924 miles (+7,345)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    138,924 miles
    Test number
    928914312320
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing low on inner & outer edges

  12. Pass131,579 miles (+19,086)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    131,579 miles
    Test number
    338361041331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass112,493 miles (+18,589)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    112,493 miles
    Test number
    874940740366
    • 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)

  14. Pass93,904 miles (+11,051)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    93,904 miles
    Test number
    734325719393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass82,853 miles (+23,280)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    82,853 miles
    Test number
    921023899001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass59,573 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    59,573 miles
    Test number
    373547088069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOsf fog light pushed back out of mounting

  17. Fail59,573 miles1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,573 miles
    Test number
    392635288031
    • FailureCentre Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOsf fog light pushed back out of mounting

Questions about LR05 EFL

Does LR05 EFL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 EFL expired on 19 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 EFL?
The MOT on LR05 EFL expired on 19 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 EFL done?
LR05 EFL was recorded at 185,063 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2022, an average of 8,919 miles a year.
Has LR05 EFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 EFL has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on LR05 EFL 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 EFL find?
LR05 EFL passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2022 with 5 advisories: nearside rear seat belt buckle slightly damaged; offside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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