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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LR05 NWDMOT history

LR05 NWD is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 17 Jan 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 115,980 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jan 2025.

LR05 NWD black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Jan 2026
Mileage
115,980 mi
At MOT on 18 Jan 2025
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,386 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 NWD
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 expired on 17 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 NWD was last recorded at 115,980 miles on 18 Jan 2025, 2,729 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,251 miles · 8 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
2,729 miles
Average per year
5,386 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 115,980 miles
  • 2023 – 113,251 miles
  • 2022 – 112,193 miles
  • 2021 – 109,541 miles
  • 2020 – 107,074 miles
  • 2019 – 103,536 miles
  • 2018 – 100,530 miles
  • 2017 – 92,550 miles
  • 2016 – 87,599 miles
  • 2015 – 82,373 miles
  • 2014 – 73,998 miles
  • 2013 – 53,721 miles
  • 2012 – 52,224 miles
  • 2011 – 46,787 miles
  • 2010 – 39,312 miles
  • 2009 – 31,336 miles
  • 2008 – 25,503 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,980 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass115,980 miles (+2,729)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    115,980 miles
    Test number
    306795478261
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass113,251 miles (+1,058)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    113,251 miles
    Test number
    463590631971
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass112,193 miles (+10)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    112,193 miles
    Test number
    510013605694
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail112,183 miles (+2,642)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,183 miles
    Test number
    110871448356
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass109,541 miles (+2,467)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    109,541 miles
    Test number
    585135819418
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass107,074 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    107,074 miles
    Test number
    400086788508
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail107,069 miles (+3,533)3 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,069 miles
    Test number
    281888679647
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to blue smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass103,536 miles (+3,006)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    103,536 miles
    Test number
    466331288061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass100,530 miles (+7,980)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    100,530 miles
    Test number
    602541684145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass92,550 miles (+4,951)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    92,550 miles
    Test number
    745453205775
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass87,599 miles (+5,226)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    87,599 miles
    Test number
    242931997293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass82,373 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    82,373 miles
    Test number
    145550725156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail82,370 miles (+8,372)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,370 miles
    Test number
    215179415173
    • FailureExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  14. Pass73,998 miles (+20,277)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    73,998 miles
    Test number
    968912304183
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  15. Pass53,721 miles (+1,497)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    53,721 miles
    Test number
    485192613124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,224 miles (+5,437)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    52,224 miles
    Test number
    568570352241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,787 miles (+7,475)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    46,787 miles
    Test number
    718113641215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail39,312 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,312 miles
    Test number
    254363700237
    • Repaired at testFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass39,312 miles (+7,976)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    39,312 miles
    Test number
    872573100212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,336 miles (+5,833)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    31,336 miles
    Test number
    112649589469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,503 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    25,503 miles
    Test number
    163442298478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 NWD

Does LR05 NWD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 NWD expired on 17 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 NWD?
The MOT on LR05 NWD expired on 17 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 NWD done?
LR05 NWD was recorded at 115,980 miles at its MOT on 18 Jan 2025, an average of 5,386 miles a year.
Has LR05 NWD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 NWD has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LR05 NWD 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 NWD find?
LR05 NWD passed its latest MOT on 18 Jan 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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