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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LR05 TKVMOT history

LR05 TKV is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 19 Oct 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 131,488 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2022.

LR05 TKV black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Oct 2023
Mileage
131,488 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,767 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 TKV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 TKV was last recorded at 131,488 miles on 20 Oct 2022, 7,101 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,387 miles · 9 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
7,101 miles
Average per year
7,767 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 131,488 miles
  • 2021 – 124,387 miles
  • 2020 – 117,318 miles
  • 2019 – 111,915 miles
  • 2018 – 104,114 miles
  • 2017 – 97,765 miles
  • 2016 – 90,360 miles
  • 2015 – 87,182 miles
  • 2014 – 84,094 miles
  • 2013 – 82,256 miles
  • 2012 – 71,231 miles
  • 2011 – 56,874 miles
  • 2010 – 40,915 miles
  • 2009 – 24,706 miles
  • 2008 – 18,421 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,488 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REARS (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REARS (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Internal handbrake noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,488 miles (+7,101)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    131,488 miles
    Test number
    370802829364
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REARS (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REARS (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass124,387 miles (+25)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    124,387 miles
    Test number
    547865584000
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail124,362 miles (+7,044)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,362 miles
    Test number
    876642358887
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern due to lens deterioration (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorService brake excessively fluctuating abs kicking in when brake depressed? (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass117,318 miles (+75)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    117,318 miles
    Test number
    578626836870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail117,243 miles (+5,328)4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,243 miles
    Test number
    916353066452
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass111,915 miles (+7,801)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    111,915 miles
    Test number
    900175404235
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Pass104,114 miles (+101)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    104,114 miles
    Test number
    637429687668
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryInternal handbrake noisy
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail104,013 miles (+6,248)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,013 miles
    Test number
    338342389386
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryInternal handbrake noisy
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass97,765 miles (+2,103)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    97,765 miles
    Test number
    915631116281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass95,662 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    95,662 miles
    Test number
    358943341864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail95,658 miles (+5,298)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,658 miles
    Test number
    393939320757
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  12. Pass90,360 miles (+3,178)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    90,360 miles
    Test number
    796616081455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass87,182 miles (+3,088)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    87,182 miles
    Test number
    497810255160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass84,094 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    84,094 miles
    Test number
    748205374127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail84,094 miles (+1,838)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,094 miles
    Test number
    369785074140
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass82,256 miles (+16)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    82,256 miles
    Test number
    769583183251
    • NoteTread wearing low on inner edges of both front tyres

  17. Fail82,240 miles (+11,009)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,240 miles
    Test number
    658003773289
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteTread wearing low on inner edges of both front tyres

  18. Pass71,231 miles (+14,357)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    71,231 miles
    Test number
    725148892248
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass56,874 miles (+15,959)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    56,874 miles
    Test number
    217061091276
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass40,915 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    40,915 miles
    Test number
    603117480253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail40,915 miles (+16,209)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,915 miles
    Test number
    953107080216
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  22. Pass24,706 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    24,706 miles
    Test number
    454302599043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail24,650 miles (+6,229)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,650 miles
    Test number
    721908589047
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Pass18,421 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    18,421 miles
    Test number
    790000398044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 TKV

Does LR05 TKV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 TKV expired on 19 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 TKV?
The MOT on LR05 TKV expired on 19 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 TKV done?
LR05 TKV was recorded at 131,488 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2022, an average of 7,767 miles a year.
Has LR05 TKV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 TKV has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LR05 TKV 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 TKV find?
LR05 TKV passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2022 with 5 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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