Mercedes-Benz C
Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc
LR05 NZSMOT history
LR05 NZS is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 21 Jun 2023 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 317,159 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jun 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 Jun 2023
- Mileage
- 317,159 mi
- At MOT on 13 Jun 2022
- MOT tests
- 19
- 14 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 14,635 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR05 NZS
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,148 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 31 Mar 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 21 Jun 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Jun 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR05 NZS was last recorded at 317,159 miles on 13 Jun 2022, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2022.
Mileage went down between tests
- 30 Mar 2009: 28,368 miles, lower than 110,290 miles on 24 Apr 2008.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 317,156 miles · 10 Jun 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 14,635 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 317,159 miles
- 2021 – 310,452 miles
- 2020 – 308,180 miles
- 2015 – 242,170 miles
- 2013 – 212,093 miles
- 2012 – 191,977 miles
- 2011 – 170,201 miles
- 2010 – 149,808 miles
- 2009 – 28,368 miles
- 2008 – 110,290 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass317,159 miles
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
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.
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Parking brake does not fully release
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Under trays fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018
Full MOT history
19 tests since 24 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass317,159 miles (+3)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 317,159 miles
- Test number
- 876820805893
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail317,156 miles (+6,704)2 major1 minor14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 317,156 miles
- Test number
- 466958888932
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear wheels binding when jacked and spun by hand
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside parking brake effort lower than nearside, advise inspection/adjustment
- AdvisoryParking brake control doesn't fully release
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass310,452 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 310,452 miles
- Test number
- 181885432039
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryParking brake does not fully release
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail310,452 miles (+2,272)3 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 310,452 miles
- Test number
- 915580507666
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryParking brake does not fully release
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass308,180 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 308,180 miles
- Test number
- 878701194065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail308,175 miles5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 308,175 miles
- Test number
- 572764441910
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail495,954 km (+24,575)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 495,954 km
- Test number
- 462708619362
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit is 1.30 (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCovers & shields fitted
Pass471,379 km (+20,364)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 471,379 km
- Test number
- 648961637792
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Pass451,015 km (+16,809)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 451,015 km
- Test number
- 642811254304
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass434,206 km (+17,415)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 434,206 km
- Test number
- 824865776267
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted
Pass416,791 km1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 416,791 km
- Test number
- 974358856511
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Fail242,170 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 242,170 miles
- Test number
- 169751265051
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
- AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass242,170 miles (+30,077)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 242,170 miles
- Test number
- 327921365008
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
- AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass212,093 miles (+20,116)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 212,093 miles
- Test number
- 486957953143
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass191,977 miles (+21,776)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 191,977 miles
- Test number
- 777145862010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass170,201 miles (+20,393)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 170,201 miles
- Test number
- 168116971431
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Pass149,808 miles (+121,440)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 149,808 miles
- Test number
- 513218170075
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- NoteFull underbody shields fitted
Pass28,368 miles (-81,922)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 28,368 miles
- Test number
- 734529889001
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass110,290 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 110,290 miles
- Test number
- 364115618182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR05 NZS
- Does LR05 NZS currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR05 NZS expired on 21 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR05 NZS?
- The MOT on LR05 NZS expired on 21 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR05 NZS done?
- LR05 NZS was recorded at 317,159 miles at its MOT on 13 Jun 2022, an average of 14,635 miles a year.
- Has LR05 NZS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR05 NZS has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2022.
- Has the mileage on LR05 NZS ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Mar 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LR05 NZS find?
- LR05 NZS passed its latest MOT on 13 Jun 2022 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 5 more.
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