Mercedes-Benz C
Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc
LR05 VRWMOT history
LR05 VRW is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 20 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 172,041 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 172,041 mi
- At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 18 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 8,671 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR05 VRW
- 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
- 20 Apr 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR05 VRW was last recorded at 172,041 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 1,803 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 170,238 miles · 9 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,803 miles
- Average per year
- 8,671 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 172,041 miles
- 2024 – 170,238 miles
- 2023 – 166,676 miles
- 2022 – 160,649 miles
- 2021 – 146,120 miles
- 2020 – 120,237 miles
- 2019 – 109,578 miles
- 2018 – 108,491 miles
- 2017 – 105,611 miles
- 2016 – 101,452 miles
- 2015 – 82,293 miles
- 2014 – 70,273 miles
- 2013 – 63,166 miles
- 2012 – 52,319 miles
- 2011 – 45,298 miles
- 2010 – 37,215 miles
- 2009 – 28,132 miles
- 2008 – 19,158 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass172,041 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryFront headlamps faded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
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.
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH sides
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
22 tests since 16 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass172,041 miles (+1,803)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 172,041 miles
- Test number
- 846290019250
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront headlamps faded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Pass170,238 miles2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 170,238 miles
- Test number
- 949913064313
- MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail170,238 miles (+3,562)1 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,238 miles
- Test number
- 889971670632
- MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
- MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass166,676 miles (+6,027)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 166,676 miles
- Test number
- 316610685835
- AdvisoryBrake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play parking brake (1.1.1 (b))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass160,649 miles (+14,529)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 160,649 miles
- Test number
- 213885709528
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBadly corroded exhaust system
Pass146,120 miles (+25,883)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 146,120 miles
- Test number
- 620942198577
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes over rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryLightly corroded exhaust system
Pass120,237 miles (+10,659)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 120,237 miles
- Test number
- 476157449683
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass109,578 miles (+1,087)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 109,578 miles
- Test number
- 472425339980
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass108,491 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 108,491 miles
- Test number
- 138637490807
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail108,491 miles (+2,880)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,491 miles
- Test number
- 910096197282
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded BOTH sides front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle & rear (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass105,611 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 105,611 miles
- Test number
- 628863052981
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre bald spots outer edge
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH sides at rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded BOTH sides (2.4.C.1b)
Fail105,611 miles (+4,159)2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,611 miles
- Test number
- 663135130237
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre bald spots outer edge
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH sides at rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded BOTH sides (2.4.C.1b)
Pass101,452 miles (+19,159)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 101,452 miles
- Test number
- 866542491164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,293 miles (+12,020)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 82,293 miles
- Test number
- 915064415193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,273 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 70,273 miles
- Test number
- 575405214199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,273 miles (+7,107)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,273 miles
- Test number
- 436234514112
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass63,166 miles (+10,847)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 63,166 miles
- Test number
- 247125713145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,319 miles (+7,021)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 52,319 miles
- Test number
- 858671412161
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges.
Pass45,298 miles (+8,083)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 45,298 miles
- Test number
- 349196791041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,215 miles (+9,083)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 37,215 miles
- Test number
- 431503980003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,132 miles (+8,974)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 28,132 miles
- Test number
- 452855489086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,158 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 19,158 miles
- Test number
- 563877308151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR05 VRW
- Does LR05 VRW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 VRW is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LR05 VRW?
- The MOT on LR05 VRW is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR05 VRW done?
- LR05 VRW was recorded at 172,041 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 8,671 miles a year.
- Has LR05 VRW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR05 VRW has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on LR05 VRW 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 VRW find?
- LR05 VRW passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 11 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; front headlamps faded, and 8 more.
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