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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LR05 TLXMOT history

LR05 TLX is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 6 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 194,756 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2026.

LR05 TLX silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Mar 2027
Mileage
194,756 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,460 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 TLX
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 valid until 6 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 TLX was last recorded at 194,756 miles on 7 Mar 2026, 4,357 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
190,399 miles · 25 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,357 miles
Average per year
9,460 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 194,756 miles
  • 2025 – 190,399 miles
  • 2024 – 185,382 miles
  • 2023 – 177,781 miles
  • 2022 – 169,113 miles
  • 2021 – 159,107 miles
  • 2020 – 150,656 miles
  • 2019 – 140,436 miles
  • 2018 – 129,714 miles
  • 2017 – 113,842 miles
  • 2016 – 100,443 miles
  • 2015 – 87,517 miles
  • 2014 – 79,616 miles
  • 2013 – 71,414 miles
  • 2010 – 56,908 miles
  • 2009 – 40,285 miles
  • 2008 – 24,876 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass194,756 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

22 tests since 22 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass194,756 miles (+4,357)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    194,756 miles
    Test number
    905175000885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass190,399 miles (+5,017)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    190,399 miles
    Test number
    919930135895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass185,382 miles (+7,601)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    185,382 miles
    Test number
    422560276800
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass177,781 miles (+8,668)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    177,781 miles
    Test number
    311737932053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass169,113 miles (+10,006)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    169,113 miles
    Test number
    498201182432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass159,107 miles (+8,451)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    159,107 miles
    Test number
    670366429953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass150,656 miles (+10,220)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    150,656 miles
    Test number
    208451971568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass140,436 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    140,436 miles
    Test number
    811419005973
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail140,436 miles (+10,722)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,436 miles
    Test number
    293865608010
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass129,714 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    129,714 miles
    Test number
    267233571844
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail129,712 miles (+15,870)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,712 miles
    Test number
    285789102480
    • FailureHeadlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  12. Pass113,842 miles (+13,399)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    113,842 miles
    Test number
    257908388541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass100,443 miles (+12,926)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    100,443 miles
    Test number
    788588922210
    • AdvisoryTyres wearing low

  14. Pass87,517 miles (+7,901)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    87,517 miles
    Test number
    737933505071
    • NoteBoth rear indicator bulbs starting to discolour
    • NoteCentre exhaust mounting bracket rusty
    • NoteCheck front nearside inner brake pad
    • NoteOffside door mirror and offside indicator siderepeator slight damage
    • NoteOffside front wheel bearing slight play
    • NoteRear antiroll bar starting to rust
    • NoteSlight oil leak- gear box area damp

  15. Pass79,616 miles (+459)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    79,616 miles
    Test number
    127687624445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail79,157 miles (+7,743)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,157 miles
    Test number
    578465224038
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail71,414 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,414 miles
    Test number
    489198223051
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front tyre slight wear on edges

  18. Pass71,414 miles (+14,506)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    71,414 miles
    Test number
    755158223044
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front tyre slight wear on edges

  19. Pass56,908 miles (+16,623)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    56,908 miles
    Test number
    931099190029
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass40,285 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    40,285 miles
    Test number
    330035589060
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail40,285 miles (+15,409)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,285 miles
    Test number
    954115089042
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass24,876 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    24,876 miles
    Test number
    452042788068
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about LR05 TLX

Does LR05 TLX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 TLX is valid until 6 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 TLX?
The MOT on LR05 TLX is valid until 6 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 TLX done?
LR05 TLX was recorded at 194,756 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2026, an average of 9,460 miles a year.
Has LR05 TLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 TLX has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on LR05 TLX 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 TLX find?
LR05 TLX passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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