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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LR05 TZUMOT history

LR05 TZU is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 29 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 18 Feb 2025 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 169,166 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2024.

LR05 TZU silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Feb 2025
Mileage
169,166 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2024
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,523 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 TZU
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
29 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 TZU was last recorded at 169,166 miles on 19 Feb 2024, 3,247 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,919 miles · 9 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
3,247 miles
Average per year
8,523 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 169,166 miles
  • 2022 – 165,919 miles
  • 2021 – 157,599 miles
  • 2020 – 153,409 miles
  • 2019 – 148,542 miles
  • 2018 – 140,101 miles
  • 2017 – 133,017 miles
  • 2016 – 121,268 miles
  • 2015 – 110,002 miles
  • 2014 – 99,713 miles
  • 2013 – 86,054 miles
  • 2012 – 73,579 miles
  • 2010 – 61,996 miles
  • 2009 – 48,643 miles
  • 2008 – 37,301 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,166 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass169,166 miles (+3,247)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    169,166 miles
    Test number
    992003689321
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass165,919 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    165,919 miles
    Test number
    145002105837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail165,911 miles (+8,312)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,911 miles
    Test number
    502141273805
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass157,599 miles (+4,190)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    157,599 miles
    Test number
    764479878299
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated omitting grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers & trays

  5. Pass153,409 miles (+4,867)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    153,409 miles
    Test number
    623706457385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass148,542 miles (+8,441)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    148,542 miles
    Test number
    587094094280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass140,101 miles (+7,084)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    140,101 miles
    Test number
    467826354908
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Camber (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Castor (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass133,017 miles (+11,749)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    133,017 miles
    Test number
    944687459671
    • AdvisoryEngine cover + under panels fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both camber arms (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryO/s wiper blade smearing

  9. Pass121,268 miles (+11,266)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    121,268 miles
    Test number
    869681517083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass110,002 miles (+10,289)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    110,002 miles
    Test number
    466563315081
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Pass99,713 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    99,713 miles
    Test number
    219049004085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail99,713 miles (+13,659)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,713 miles
    Test number
    506189104073
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

  13. Pass86,054 miles (+12,475)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    86,054 miles
    Test number
    687453903063
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass73,579 miles (+11,583)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    73,579 miles
    Test number
    217880412078
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn slightly on outer edges
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing low

  15. Pass61,996 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    61,996 miles
    Test number
    960634840392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail61,996 miles (+13,353)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,996 miles
    Test number
    410033040322
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  17. Pass48,643 miles (+2,029)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    48,643 miles
    Test number
    481833349388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,614 miles (+9,313)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    46,614 miles
    Test number
    131808849273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,301 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    37,301 miles
    Test number
    661853748224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 TZU

Does LR05 TZU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 TZU expired on 18 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 TZU?
The MOT on LR05 TZU expired on 18 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 TZU done?
LR05 TZU was recorded at 169,166 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2024, an average of 8,523 miles a year.
Has LR05 TZU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 TZU has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on LR05 TZU 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 TZU find?
LR05 TZU passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2024 with 5 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 2 more.

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