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Mercedes-Benz Citan

White · Diesel · 2016 · 1,461 cc

LR05 LEWMOT history

LR05 LEW is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Citan first used on 30 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 96,045 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

LR05 LEW white Mercedes-Benz Citan – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
96,045 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,449 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 LEW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Citan
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
30 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 LEW was last recorded at 96,045 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,028 miles · 20 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
6,449 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,045 miles
  • 2025 – 89,257 miles
  • 2024 – 83,065 miles
  • 2023 – 80,934 miles
  • 2022 – 75,236 miles
  • 2021 – 68,867 miles
  • 2020 – 57,341 miles
  • 2019 – 50,700 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,045 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear- Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

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 Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

10 tests since 19 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,045 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    96,045 miles
    Test number
    579669350237
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear- Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Fail96,028 miles (+6,771)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,028 miles
    Test number
    351397947697
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes corroded / rusted (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass89,257 miles (+6,192)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    89,257 miles
    Test number
    948830666121
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Showing signs of wear (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface wearing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface wearing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear backbox sleeve deteriorated and holed (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Pass83,065 miles (+2,131)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    83,065 miles
    Test number
    190044636360
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass80,934 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    80,934 miles
    Test number
    565786245549
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail80,922 miles (+5,686)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,922 miles
    Test number
    588920930293
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass75,236 miles (+6,369)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    75,236 miles
    Test number
    974368232619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass68,867 miles (+11,526)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    68,867 miles
    Test number
    585361232838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass57,341 miles (+6,641)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    57,341 miles
    Test number
    226893758341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass50,700 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    50,700 miles
    Test number
    408987253103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 LEW

Does LR05 LEW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 LEW is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 LEW?
The MOT on LR05 LEW is valid until 29 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 LEW done?
LR05 LEW was recorded at 96,045 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 6,449 miles a year.
Has LR05 LEW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 LEW has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LR05 LEW 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 LEW find?
LR05 LEW passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear- both sides.

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