Mercedes-Benz C
Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc
LR05 VMWMOT history
LR05 VMW is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 29 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 87,086 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 87,086 mi
- At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,101 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR05 VMW
- 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 valid until 17 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR05 VMW was last recorded at 87,086 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 5,493 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 81,593 miles · 18 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,493 miles
- Average per year
- 4,101 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 87,086 miles
- 2025 – 81,593 miles
- 2024 – 77,704 miles
- 2023 – 75,092 miles
- 2022 – 75,038 miles
- 2021 – 73,767 miles
- 2020 – 73,125 miles
- 2019 – 69,356 miles
- 2018 – 64,885 miles
- 2017 – 60,204 miles
- 2016 – 55,597 miles
- 2015 – 51,080 miles
- 2014 – 47,166 miles
- 2013 – 40,296 miles
- 2012 – 35,050 miles
- 2011 – 29,494 miles
- 2010 – 23,147 miles
- 2009 – 17,266 miles
- 2008 – 13,797 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass87,086 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 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.
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Full MOT history
26 tests since 25 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass87,086 miles (+5,493)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 87,086 miles
- Test number
- 475730325778
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass81,593 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 81,593 miles
- Test number
- 231010227260
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail81,592 miles (+3,888)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,592 miles
- Test number
- 711599065658
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass77,704 miles (+2,612)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 77,704 miles
- Test number
- 579238846680
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Pass75,092 miles (+4)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 75,092 miles
- Test number
- 263660542286
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail75,088 miles (+50)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,088 miles
- Test number
- 763643774937
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass75,038 miles (+1,271)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 75,038 miles
- Test number
- 244363129040
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,767 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 73,767 miles
- Test number
- 591677374304
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,766 miles (+641)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,766 miles
- Test number
- 510245825482
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass73,125 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 73,125 miles
- Test number
- 259535231089
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail73,125 miles (+3,769)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,125 miles
- Test number
- 306497597837
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass69,356 miles (+4,471)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 69,356 miles
- Test number
- 811885305911
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryCreak from rear suspension
- AdvisoryRear brake pipes blistering over rear suspension/diff area
Pass64,885 miles (+4,681)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 64,885 miles
- Test number
- 162495094183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,204 miles (+4,607)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 60,204 miles
- Test number
- 560387873371
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,597 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 55,597 miles
- Test number
- 588720924038
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail55,597 miles (+4,517)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,597 miles
- Test number
- 837599305032
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass51,080 miles (+3,914)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 51,080 miles
- Test number
- 845377095062
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass47,166 miles2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 47,166 miles
- Test number
- 187489094013
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteEngine breather hose collapsing
- NoteFront wipers smearing
- NoteRear wiper smearing
Fail47,166 miles (+6,870)1 dangerous3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,166 miles
- Test number
- 705548894048
- DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteEngine breather hose collapsing
- NoteFront wipers smearing
- NoteRear wiper smearing
Pass40,296 miles (+5,246)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 40,296 miles
- Test number
- 716989703161
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass35,050 miles (+5,556)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 35,050 miles
- Test number
- 456495592032
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass29,494 miles (+6,347)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 29,494 miles
- Test number
- 198416991055
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,147 miles (+5,881)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2011
- Odometer
- 23,147 miles
- Test number
- 822062810126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,266 miles (+3,469)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2010
- Odometer
- 17,266 miles
- Test number
- 183672039175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,797 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 13,797 miles
- Test number
- 981986218187
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail13,796 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 13,796 miles
- Test number
- 541696118195
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Questions about LR05 VMW
- Does LR05 VMW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 VMW is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR05 VMW?
- The MOT on LR05 VMW is valid until 17 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 VMW done?
- LR05 VMW was recorded at 87,086 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 4,101 miles a year.
- Has LR05 VMW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR05 VMW has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on LR05 VMW 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 VMW find?
- LR05 VMW passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.
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