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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LR05 OAMMOT history

LR05 OAM is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 29 Oct 2024 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 86,326 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2023.

LR05 OAM black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Oct 2024
Mileage
86,326 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2023
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,699 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 OAM
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 29 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 OAM was last recorded at 86,326 miles on 30 Oct 2023, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,308 miles · 28 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
3,699 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 86,326 miles
  • 2022 – 82,776 miles
  • 2021 – 79,704 miles
  • 2020 – 77,115 miles
  • 2019 – 74,124 miles
  • 2018 – 72,561 miles
  • 2017 – 70,812 miles
  • 2016 – 69,074 miles
  • 2015 – 67,405 miles
  • 2014 – 63,986 miles
  • 2013 – 59,188 miles
  • 2012 – 52,389 miles
  • 2011 – 48,144 miles
  • 2010 – 42,942 miles
  • 2009 – 36,982 miles
  • 2008 – 28,720 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,326 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • 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 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • 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 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2018

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 2 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,326 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    86,326 miles
    Test number
    819009254949
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Fail86,326 miles (+18)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,326 miles
    Test number
    628718351324
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  3. Fail86,308 miles (+3,532)4 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,308 miles
    Test number
    706020748156
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  4. Pass82,776 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    82,776 miles
    Test number
    131615015973
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail82,776 miles (+3,072)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,776 miles
    Test number
    720785391938
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass79,704 miles (+2,589)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    79,704 miles
    Test number
    165434993736
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass77,115 miles (+2,991)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    77,115 miles
    Test number
    390947440486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass74,124 miles (+1,563)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    74,124 miles
    Test number
    377833246074
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass72,561 miles (+1,749)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    72,561 miles
    Test number
    595439294552
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  10. Pass70,812 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    70,812 miles
    Test number
    510750150820
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Fail70,812 miles (+1,738)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,812 miles
    Test number
    518189396208
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass69,074 miles (+1,669)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    69,074 miles
    Test number
    563725994907
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre nailed
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Pass67,405 miles (+3,419)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    67,405 miles
    Test number
    807992125074
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass63,986 miles (+4,798)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    63,986 miles
    Test number
    217968914184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass59,188 miles (+6,799)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    59,188 miles
    Test number
    265973503277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,389 miles (+4,245)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    52,389 miles
    Test number
    689233692125
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass48,144 miles (+5,202)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    48,144 miles
    Test number
    376340011144
    • NoteNsr tyre worn on outer edge

  18. Pass42,942 miles (+5,960)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    42,942 miles
    Test number
    900903230196
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass36,982 miles (+8,262)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2010
    Odometer
    36,982 miles
    Test number
    430465129123
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass28,720 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    28,720 miles
    Test number
    171623498443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail28,706 miles1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,706 miles
    Test number
    321773798063
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Questions about LR05 OAM

Does LR05 OAM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 OAM expired on 29 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 OAM?
The MOT on LR05 OAM expired on 29 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 OAM done?
LR05 OAM was recorded at 86,326 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2023, an average of 3,699 miles a year.
Has LR05 OAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 OAM has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LR05 OAM 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 OAM find?
LR05 OAM passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2023 with 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect, and 2 more.

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