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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.

LR05 TFJ blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass109,373 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. Pass96,552 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    96,552 miles
    Test number
    402406406280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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))
  14. 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))
  15. 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))
  16. 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)
  17. 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)
  18. Pass86,411 miles (+5,259)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    86,411 miles
    Test number
    590013021452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. 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)
  20. Pass73,608 miles (+3,826)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    73,608 miles
    Test number
    258840204113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. 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)
  22. Pass59,956 miles (+9,881)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    59,956 miles
    Test number
    617166552238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. 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
  24. Pass42,931 miles (+8,011)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    42,931 miles
    Test number
    391139740296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass34,920 miles (+6,659)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    34,920 miles
    Test number
    240562869295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. 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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