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Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LR05 KJKMOT history

LR05 KJK is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 12 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 73,398 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

LR05 KJK grey Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
73,398 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,454 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 KJK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
12 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 KJK was last recorded at 73,398 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,389 miles · 22 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
3,454 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,398 miles
  • 2025 – 73,326 miles
  • 2024 – 73,315 miles
  • 2023 – 72,307 miles
  • 2022 – 65,070 miles
  • 2021 – 56,688 miles
  • 2020 – 52,361 miles
  • 2019 – 47,014 miles
  • 2018 – 40,376 miles
  • 2017 – 32,254 miles
  • 2016 – 25,805 miles
  • 2015 – 20,354 miles
  • 2014 – 16,430 miles
  • 2013 – 15,302 miles
  • 2012 – 14,235 miles
  • 2011 – 13,211 miles
  • 2010 – 12,535 miles
  • 2009 – 11,419 miles
  • 2008 – 10,252 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,398 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 11 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,398 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    73,398 miles
    Test number
    205051478912
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail73,389 miles (+63)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,389 miles
    Test number
    756452261824
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass73,326 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    73,326 miles
    Test number
    315138441406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass73,315 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    73,315 miles
    Test number
    219951970689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail73,307 miles (+1,000)1 dangerous1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,307 miles
    Test number
    680542754586
    • DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass72,307 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    72,307 miles
    Test number
    809053766408
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail72,307 miles (+7,237)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,307 miles
    Test number
    598400028734
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass65,070 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    65,070 miles
    Test number
    894308137579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail65,052 miles (+8,364)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,052 miles
    Test number
    225261102506
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass56,688 miles (+4,327)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    56,688 miles
    Test number
    265533428398
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  11. Pass52,361 miles (+5,347)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    52,361 miles
    Test number
    152094639041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass47,014 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    47,014 miles
    Test number
    587962514814
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Fail47,014 miles (+6,638)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,014 miles
    Test number
    755776926279
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass40,376 miles (+8,122)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    40,376 miles
    Test number
    654273210958
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Pass32,254 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    32,254 miles
    Test number
    927360352890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail32,254 miles (+6,449)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,254 miles
    Test number
    742092980618
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass25,805 miles (+5,451)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    25,805 miles
    Test number
    284131055799
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  18. Pass20,354 miles (+3,924)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    20,354 miles
    Test number
    959921895047
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass16,430 miles (+1,128)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    16,430 miles
    Test number
    646265584097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass15,302 miles (+1,067)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    15,302 miles
    Test number
    698540403128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass14,235 miles (+1,024)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    14,235 miles
    Test number
    727272002111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass13,211 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    13,211 miles
    Test number
    105296991026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail13,211 miles (+676)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,211 miles
    Test number
    455586291034
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  24. Fail12,535 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,535 miles
    Test number
    612470900106
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

  25. Pass12,535 miles (+1,116)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    12,535 miles
    Test number
    951720500164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass11,419 miles (+1,167)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    11,419 miles
    Test number
    402598999038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass10,252 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    10,252 miles
    Test number
    391512408186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 KJK

Does LR05 KJK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 KJK is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 KJK?
The MOT on LR05 KJK is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 KJK done?
LR05 KJK was recorded at 73,398 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 3,454 miles a year.
Has LR05 KJK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 KJK has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LR05 KJK 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 KJK find?
LR05 KJK passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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