
Mercedes-Benz C
Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc
LR05 TLNMOT history
LR05 TLN is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 20 Feb 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 154,302 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Feb 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 Feb 2026
- Mileage
- 154,302 mi
- At MOT on 15 Feb 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 5,775 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR05 TLN
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 31 Mar 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 20 Feb 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Feb 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR05 TLN was last recorded at 154,302 miles on 15 Feb 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 154,302 miles · 14 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 5,775 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 154,302 miles
- 2024 – 152,101 miles
- 2023 – 149,655 miles
- 2021 – 145,194 miles
- 2020 – 142,449 miles
- 2019 – 135,644 miles
- 2018 – 126,023 miles
- 2017 – 119,409 miles
- 2016 – 112,394 miles
- 2015 – 105,813 miles
- 2014 – 98,087 miles
- 2013 – 91,661 miles
- 2012 – 86,723 miles
- 2011 – 78,027 miles
- 2010 – 75,758 miles
- 2009 – 66,610 miles
- 2008 – 56,997 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Fog light inoperativeRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Full MOT history
25 tests since 11 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass154,302 miles1 minor14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 154,302 miles
- Test number
- 541558334460
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Fog light inoperative
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Fail154,302 miles (+2,201)1 dangerous6 major1 minor14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,302 miles
- Test number
- 708318375958
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer damaged and holed (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Fog light inoperative
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Pass152,101 miles4 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 152,101 miles
- Test number
- 676794777097
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective but secure (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorRear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Fog light inoperative
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail152,101 miles (+2,446)1 repaired4 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,101 miles
- Test number
- 620036435999
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective but secure (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorRear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Fog light inoperative
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass149,655 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 149,655 miles
- Test number
- 899549953058
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail149,653 miles (+4,459)8 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,653 miles
- Test number
- 550630977310
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass145,194 miles (+2,745)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 145,194 miles
- Test number
- 477569678919
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass142,449 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 142,449 miles
- Test number
- 685894962542
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail142,447 miles (+6,803)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,447 miles
- Test number
- 371570324570
- MajorNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill are and jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass135,644 miles (+9,621)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 135,644 miles
- Test number
- 212238160009
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,023 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 126,023 miles
- Test number
- 712606875493
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail126,023 miles (+6,614)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,023 miles
- Test number
- 864842841247
- Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Pass119,409 miles (+7,015)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 119,409 miles
- Test number
- 419799985593
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass112,394 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 112,394 miles
- Test number
- 797934124932
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,391 miles (+6,578)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,391 miles
- Test number
- 167128344842
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass105,813 miles (+7,726)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 105,813 miles
- Test number
- 489148175195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,087 miles (+6,426)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 98,087 miles
- Test number
- 716808064101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,661 miles (+4,938)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 91,661 miles
- Test number
- 185908063176
- AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass86,723 miles (+64)3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 86,723 miles
- Test number
- 858476762168
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteFront discs worn
- NoteRear discs rusty
Fail86,659 miles (+8,632)1 dangerous4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,659 miles
- Test number
- 409805462174
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteFront discs worn
- NoteRear discs rusty
Pass78,027 miles (+2,269)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 78,027 miles
- Test number
- 709087761188
- NoteFront brake discs worn
Pass75,758 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 75,758 miles
- Test number
- 172247160150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,758 miles (+9,148)1 dangerous2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,758 miles
- Test number
- 961866460192
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass66,610 miles (+9,613)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 66,610 miles
- Test number
- 504584269100
- NoteBorderline wear in nearside track rod end joint
Pass56,997 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 56,997 miles
- Test number
- 401952608180
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteFront tyres worn low on outer edges
Questions about LR05 TLN
- Does LR05 TLN currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR05 TLN expired on 20 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR05 TLN?
- The MOT on LR05 TLN expired on 20 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR05 TLN done?
- LR05 TLN was recorded at 154,302 miles at its MOT on 15 Feb 2025, an average of 5,775 miles a year.
- Has LR05 TLN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR05 TLN has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on LR05 TLN 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 TLN find?
- LR05 TLN passed its latest MOT on 15 Feb 2025 with 1 minor defect and 14 advisories: offside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; front bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 12 more.
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