
Mercedes-Benz C
Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc
LR05 TFYMOT history
LR05 TFY is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 200,001 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 200,001 mi
- At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 9,374 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR05 TFY
- 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 2 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR05 TFY was last recorded at 200,001 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 200,001 miles · 29 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 9,374 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 200,001 miles
- 2025 – 185,344 miles
- 2024 – 179,802 miles
- 2023 – 170,228 miles
- 2022 – 157,281 miles
- 2021 – 149,615 miles
- 2020 – 142,883 miles
- 2019 – 133,218 miles
- 2018 – 123,183 miles
- 2017 – 113,590 miles
- 2016 – 103,780 miles
- 2015 – 93,240 miles
- 2014 – 80,925 miles
- 2013 – 72,435 miles
- 2012 – 64,254 miles
- 2011 – 55,939 miles
- 2010 – 48,836 miles
- 2009 – 42,080 miles
- 2008 – 30,942 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2018
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2018
Nearside Front Inner Tyre side wall perished
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
27 tests since 19 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass200,001 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 200,001 miles
- Test number
- 220070204951
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail200,001 miles (+14,657)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 200,001 miles
- Test number
- 665070197593
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass185,344 miles (+5,542)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 185,344 miles
- Test number
- 683525974104
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass179,802 miles (+9,574)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2025
- Odometer
- 179,802 miles
- Test number
- 194907679428
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass170,228 miles (+12,947)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2024
- Odometer
- 170,228 miles
- Test number
- 410602026140
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass157,281 miles (+7,666)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2023
- Odometer
- 157,281 miles
- Test number
- 163866870096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass149,615 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2022
- Odometer
- 149,615 miles
- Test number
- 227863077857
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail149,615 miles (+6,732)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,615 miles
- Test number
- 157355912361
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass142,883 miles (+9,665)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2021
- Odometer
- 142,883 miles
- Test number
- 158090578924
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass133,218 miles (+10,035)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 133,218 miles
- Test number
- 715038829025
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged + discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass123,183 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 123,183 miles
- Test number
- 892138819043
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Fail123,183 miles (+9,593)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,183 miles
- Test number
- 854697934441
- Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Pass113,590 miles (+153)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 113,590 miles
- Test number
- 302489192392
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre side wall perished
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre side wall perished
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryPlastic under trays
Fail113,437 miles (+9,657)4 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,437 miles
- Test number
- 259675480390
- FailureCentral Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Exhaust mountain (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre side wall perished
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre side wall perished
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryPlastic under trays
Pass103,780 miles (+69)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 103,780 miles
- Test number
- 675688866967
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail103,711 miles (+10,471)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,711 miles
- Test number
- 242475369004
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass93,240 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 93,240 miles
- Test number
- 226212415438
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,238 miles (+12,313)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,238 miles
- Test number
- 229231215429
- FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass80,925 miles (+79)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 80,925 miles
- Test number
- 875286184027
- NoteCentre exhaust mounting weak with corrosion
Fail80,846 miles (+8,411)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,846 miles
- Test number
- 897323884017
- FailureOffside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- NoteCentre exhaust mounting weak with corrosion
Pass72,435 miles (+8,181)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 72,435 miles
- Test number
- 408010773044
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NotePossible gearbox oil leak
Pass64,254 miles (+8,315)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 64,254 miles
- Test number
- 257303672005
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,939 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 55,939 miles
- Test number
- 815617661094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,939 miles (+7,103)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,939 miles
- Test number
- 847587261017
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass48,836 miles (+6,756)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 48,836 miles
- Test number
- 731270690045
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass42,080 miles (+11,138)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 42,080 miles
- Test number
- 641581499041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,942 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2009
- Odometer
- 30,942 miles
- Test number
- 661420048102
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR05 TFY
- Does LR05 TFY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 TFY is valid until 2 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR05 TFY?
- The MOT on LR05 TFY is valid until 2 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR05 TFY done?
- LR05 TFY was recorded at 200,001 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 9,374 miles a year.
- Has LR05 TFY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR05 TFY has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on LR05 TFY 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 TFY find?
- LR05 TFY passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides; front oil leak, but not excessive; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.
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