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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 3,498 cc

LR05 UZXMOT history

LR05 UZX is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 15 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 8 Aug 2025 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 149,691 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2024.

LR05 UZX black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Aug 2025
Mileage
149,691 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2024
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,963 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 UZX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
15 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 UZX was last recorded at 149,691 miles on 11 Jul 2024, 6,101 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Jul 2013: 62,705 miles, lower than 63,408 miles on 2 Jul 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
143,590 miles · 9 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
6,101 miles
Average per year
7,963 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 149,691 miles
  • 2023 – 143,590 miles
  • 2022 – 141,233 miles
  • 2021 – 132,728 miles
  • 2020 – 129,553 miles
  • 2019 – 123,713 miles
  • 2018 – 116,134 miles
  • 2017 – 104,133 miles
  • 2016 – 93,469 miles
  • 2015 – 84,205 miles
  • 2014 – 72,962 miles
  • 2013 – 62,705 miles
  • 2012 – 63,408 miles
  • 2011 – 45,669 miles
  • 2010 – 37,543 miles
  • 2009 – 29,741 miles
  • 2008 – 22,648 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,691 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Slightly cloudy.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly cloudy.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Both front tyres wearing on inside edge,s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Both rear tyres 3,mm across tread.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,691 miles (+6,101)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    149,691 miles
    Test number
    572996086422
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass143,590 miles (+2,357)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    143,590 miles
    Test number
    147631052928
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass141,233 miles (+8,505)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    141,233 miles
    Test number
    523136345794
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light OUTER COVER MISSING,BUT IN GOOD WORKING ORDER. (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Slightly cloudy. (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly cloudy. (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass132,728 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    132,728 miles
    Test number
    344367103162
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive can see clearly as under tray fitted. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly cloudy (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Fail132,728 miles (+3,175)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,728 miles
    Test number
    562978999408
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smearing screen. (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smearing screen (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive can see clearly as under tray fitted. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly cloudy (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Pass129,553 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    129,553 miles
    Test number
    482560585814
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive can see clearly as under trays. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail129,551 miles (+5,838)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,551 miles
    Test number
    627311197209
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust system insecure link pipe to rear exhaust box,mount broken. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive can see clearly as under trays. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output SLIGHTLY CLOUDY. (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output SLIGHTLY CLOUDY. (4.1.4 (b))

  8. Pass123,713 miles (+7,579)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    123,713 miles
    Test number
    892514336625
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive can not see clearly as under tray fitted. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly cloudy. (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

  9. Pass116,134 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    116,134 miles
    Test number
    710821836958
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail116,132 miles (+11,999)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,132 miles
    Test number
    353444354858
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above rubber hoses. (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust system insecure Hanger corroded away form fixing. (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above rubber hoses. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass104,133 miles (+10,664)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    104,133 miles
    Test number
    750379129771
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE. (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak UNDER NEATH CAR,CAN SEE CLEARLY AS UNDER TRAYS ARE FITTED.

  12. Pass93,469 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    93,469 miles
    Test number
    560603369411
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inside edge,s
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres 3,mm across tread.

  13. Fail93,466 miles (+9,261)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,466 miles
    Test number
    935050967570
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inside edge,s
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres 3,mm across tread.

  14. Pass84,205 miles (+11,243)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    84,205 miles
    Test number
    329907515465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass72,962 miles (+10,257)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    72,962 miles
    Test number
    479520994171
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteAdvise offside rear exhust bracket brokon but system is sucure

  16. Pass62,705 miles (-703)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    62,705 miles
    Test number
    337072383150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass63,408 miles (+17,739)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    63,408 miles
    Test number
    728074682116
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoot covered...area not checked
    • NoteExtreme rear sear belts not checked..... area covered and seats folded down

  18. Pass45,669 miles (+8,126)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    45,669 miles
    Test number
    475409581111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,543 miles (+7,802)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    37,543 miles
    Test number
    310188500202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,741 miles (+7,093)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    29,741 miles
    Test number
    561395209217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,648 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    22,648 miles
    Test number
    491290618204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 UZX

Does LR05 UZX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 UZX expired on 8 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 UZX?
The MOT on LR05 UZX expired on 8 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 UZX done?
LR05 UZX was recorded at 149,691 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2024, an average of 7,963 miles a year.
Has LR05 UZX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 UZX has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on LR05 UZX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Jul 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR05 UZX find?
LR05 UZX passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2024 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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