
Mercedes-Benz C
Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc
LR05 TFJMOT history
LR05 TFJ is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 109,373 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 109,373 mi
- At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,721 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR05 TFJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 31 Mar 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR05 TFJ was last recorded at 109,373 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 109,368 miles · 13 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5 miles
- Average per year
- 4,721 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 109,373 miles
- 2024 – 107,079 miles
- 2023 – 105,466 miles
- 2022 – 103,603 miles
- 2021 – 101,749 miles
- 2020 – 100,079 miles
- 2019 – 96,552 miles
- 2018 – 94,403 miles
- 2017 – 89,619 miles
- 2016 – 86,411 miles
- 2015 – 81,152 miles
- 2014 – 73,608 miles
- 2013 – 69,782 miles
- 2012 – 59,956 miles
- 2011 – 50,075 miles
- 2010 – 42,931 miles
- 2009 – 34,920 miles
- 2008 – 28,261 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major3 MOTs, 2021–2025
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced
Major3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major3 MOTs, 2021–2025
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced
Major3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light
Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
26 tests since 9 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass109,373 miles (+5)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 109,373 miles
- Test number
- 126339971463
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail109,368 miles (+2,289)1 dangerous5 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,368 miles
- Test number
- 554256073188
- DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass107,079 miles1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 107,079 miles
- Test number
- 197213139903
- MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail107,079 miles (+1,613)4 major1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,079 miles
- Test number
- 898583101296
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass105,466 miles (+1,863)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 105,466 miles
- Test number
- 171594189368
- MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass103,603 miles3 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 103,603 miles
- Test number
- 277644318954
- MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail103,603 miles (+1,854)3 major3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,603 miles
- Test number
- 378175231690
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass101,749 miles (+55)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 101,749 miles
- Test number
- 732842081533
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail101,694 miles (+1,615)7 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,694 miles
- Test number
- 128106084297
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass100,079 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 100,079 miles
- Test number
- 707325074793
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Fail100,076 miles (+3,524)4 dangerous3 major1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,076 miles
- Test number
- 219892922459
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass96,552 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 96,552 miles
- Test number
- 402406406280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,552 miles (+2,149)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,552 miles
- Test number
- 134814124800
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass94,403 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2019
- Odometer
- 94,403 miles
- Test number
- 117286705588
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail94,403 miles (+4,784)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,403 miles
- Test number
- 911401785846
- DangerousNearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass89,619 miles (+20)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 89,619 miles
- Test number
- 441639666470
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fail89,599 miles (+3,188)6 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,599 miles
- Test number
- 120840218592
- FailureNearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20555zr16 (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass86,411 miles (+5,259)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2017
- Odometer
- 86,411 miles
- Test number
- 590013021452
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,152 miles (+7,544)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 81,152 miles
- Test number
- 236100705107
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass73,608 miles (+3,826)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 73,608 miles
- Test number
- 258840204113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,782 miles (+9,826)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 69,782 miles
- Test number
- 558714353249
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass59,956 miles (+9,881)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 59,956 miles
- Test number
- 617166552238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,075 miles (+7,144)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 50,075 miles
- Test number
- 389215151245
- NoteNearside rear tyre inner sidewall has a long shallow split in
- NoteParking brake pedal rubber missing
Pass42,931 miles (+8,011)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 42,931 miles
- Test number
- 391139740296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,920 miles (+6,659)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 34,920 miles
- Test number
- 240562869295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,261 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 28,261 miles
- Test number
- 622913158229
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR05 TFJ
- Does LR05 TFJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 TFJ is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LR05 TFJ?
- The MOT on LR05 TFJ is valid until 27 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR05 TFJ done?
- LR05 TFJ was recorded at 109,373 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 4,721 miles a year.
- Has LR05 TFJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR05 TFJ has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on LR05 TFJ 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 TFJ find?
- LR05 TFJ passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 10 advisories: nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 7 more.
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