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Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LR05 TGNMOT history

LR05 TGN is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 25 Sept 2025 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 99,175 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2024.

LR05 TGN blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 Sept 2025
Mileage
99,175 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2024
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,195 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 TGN
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 expired on 25 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 TGN was last recorded at 99,175 miles on 26 Sept 2024, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,173 miles · 17 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,195 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 99,175 miles
  • 2023 – 99,034 miles
  • 2021 – 96,827 miles
  • 2020 – 88,809 miles
  • 2019 – 81,411 miles
  • 2018 – 76,036 miles
  • 2017 – 70,410 miles
  • 2016 – 66,221 miles
  • 2015 – 63,669 miles
  • 2014 – 56,329 miles
  • 2013 – 51,066 miles
  • 2012 – 45,073 miles
  • 2011 – 40,480 miles
  • 2010 – 37,322 miles
  • 2009 – 34,447 miles
  • 2008 – 31,878 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,175 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Side repeater not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,175 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    99,175 miles
    Test number
    535676539872
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail99,173 miles (+139)7 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,173 miles
    Test number
    957535429001
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass99,034 miles (+19)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2024
    Odometer
    99,034 miles
    Test number
    795472591960
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail99,015 miles (+2,188)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,015 miles
    Test number
    984257664199
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass96,827 miles (+8,018)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    96,827 miles
    Test number
    785462343284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame corroded

  6. Pass88,809 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    88,809 miles
    Test number
    693130215127
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bothside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and bothside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded bothside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail88,809 miles (+7,398)4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,809 miles
    Test number
    776497897837
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bothside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and bothside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded bothside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass81,411 miles (+5,375)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    81,411 miles
    Test number
    204755327393
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass76,036 miles (+5,626)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    76,036 miles
    Test number
    655690221491
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass70,410 miles (+4,189)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    70,410 miles
    Test number
    914186777639
    • AdvisoryFront both sides discs rusted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing slight play
    • AdvisoryRear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)
    • AdvisoryRear both coil spring corroded
    • AdvisoryRear subframe slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted

  11. Pass66,221 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    66,221 miles
    Test number
    606487619924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail66,218 miles (+2,549)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,218 miles
    Test number
    530073395377
    • FailureNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  13. Pass63,669 miles (+7,340)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    63,669 miles
    Test number
    748746935447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass56,329 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    56,329 miles
    Test number
    106689264208
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail56,329 miles (+5,263)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,329 miles
    Test number
    377599664402
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass51,066 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    51,066 miles
    Test number
    339811973242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail51,064 miles (+5,991)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,064 miles
    Test number
    636681773201
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass45,073 miles (+4,593)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    45,073 miles
    Test number
    387565862446
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass40,480 miles (+3,158)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    40,480 miles
    Test number
    747300271296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,322 miles (+2,875)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    37,322 miles
    Test number
    644143870298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,447 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    34,447 miles
    Test number
    183869759220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail34,447 miles (+2,569)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,447 miles
    Test number
    282259559269
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass31,878 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    31,878 miles
    Test number
    323975158423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 TGN

Does LR05 TGN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 TGN expired on 25 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 TGN?
The MOT on LR05 TGN expired on 25 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 TGN done?
LR05 TGN was recorded at 99,175 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2024, an average of 4,195 miles a year.
Has LR05 TGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 TGN has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LR05 TGN 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 TGN find?
LR05 TGN passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface; rear coil spring corroded both.

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