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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LR05 VRMMOT history

LR05 VRM is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 22 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 8 Apr 2024 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 128,641 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2023.

LR05 VRM silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Apr 2024
Mileage
128,641 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2023
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,847 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 VRM
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
22 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 VRM was last recorded at 128,641 miles on 1 Apr 2023, 10,294 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,347 miles · 10 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
10,294 miles
Average per year
7,847 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 128,641 miles
  • 2022 – 118,347 miles
  • 2021 – 111,620 miles
  • 2020 – 110,010 miles
  • 2019 – 103,053 miles
  • 2018 – 95,851 miles
  • 2017 – 88,714 miles
  • 2016 – 82,240 miles
  • 2015 – 73,910 miles
  • 2014 – 55,276 miles
  • 2013 – 44,170 miles
  • 2012 – 34,088 miles
  • 2011 – 24,301 miles
  • 2010 – 20,801 miles
  • 2009 – 16,080 miles
  • 2008 – 10,850 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,641 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 27 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,641 miles (+10,294)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    128,641 miles
    Test number
    765880310301
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass118,347 miles (+6,727)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    118,347 miles
    Test number
    605718562420
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass111,620 miles (+1,610)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    111,620 miles
    Test number
    753853504635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass110,010 miles (+6,957)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    110,010 miles
    Test number
    655112996910
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  5. Pass103,053 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    103,053 miles
    Test number
    534028813493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail103,053 miles (+7,202)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,053 miles
    Test number
    147719488195
    • Repaired at testRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass95,851 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    95,851 miles
    Test number
    992972230665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail95,841 miles (+7,127)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,841 miles
    Test number
    590162692677
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  9. Pass88,714 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    88,714 miles
    Test number
    943681090653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail88,714 miles (+6,474)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,714 miles
    Test number
    770997085932
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  11. Pass82,240 miles (+106)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2017
    Odometer
    82,240 miles
    Test number
    700010537227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail82,134 miles (+8,224)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,134 miles
    Test number
    431920437018
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass73,910 miles (+18,634)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    73,910 miles
    Test number
    687489995041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  14. Pass55,276 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    55,276 miles
    Test number
    837174394048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail55,276 miles (+11,106)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,276 miles
    Test number
    668044894085
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass44,170 miles (+10,082)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    44,170 miles
    Test number
    539129253065
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside windscreen washer pressure low
  17. Pass34,088 miles (+9,787)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    34,088 miles
    Test number
    929448162090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,301 miles (+3,500)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    24,301 miles
    Test number
    395128761057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass20,801 miles (+4,721)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    20,801 miles
    Test number
    822349400185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass16,080 miles (+5,230)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    16,080 miles
    Test number
    292702619422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass10,850 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    10,850 miles
    Test number
    721017888091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 VRM

Does LR05 VRM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 VRM expired on 8 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 VRM?
The MOT on LR05 VRM expired on 8 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 VRM done?
LR05 VRM was recorded at 128,641 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2023, an average of 7,847 miles a year.
Has LR05 VRM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 VRM has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on LR05 VRM 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 VRM find?
LR05 VRM passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2023 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both; rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both.

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