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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.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass200,001 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. Pass179,802 miles (+9,574)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2025
    Odometer
    179,802 miles
    Test number
    194907679428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. 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))
  6. Pass157,281 miles (+7,666)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2023
    Odometer
    157,281 miles
    Test number
    163866870096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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)
  12. 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)
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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)
  16. 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)
  17. Pass93,240 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    93,240 miles
    Test number
    226212415438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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)
  19. Pass80,925 miles (+79)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    80,925 miles
    Test number
    875286184027
    • NoteCentre exhaust mounting weak with corrosion
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. Pass64,254 miles (+8,315)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    64,254 miles
    Test number
    257303672005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass55,939 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    55,939 miles
    Test number
    815617661094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. 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)
  25. 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)
  26. Pass42,080 miles (+11,138)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    42,080 miles
    Test number
    641581499041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. 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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