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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LR05 VSLMOT history

LR05 VSL is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 17 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 17 Sept 2024 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 170,079 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2023.

LR05 VSL silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Sept 2024
Mileage
170,079 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2023
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,049 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 VSL
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
17 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 VSL was last recorded at 170,079 miles on 18 Sept 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,079 miles · 16 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,049 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 170,079 miles
  • 2022 – 167,020 miles
  • 2021 – 160,373 miles
  • 2019 – 155,937 miles
  • 2018 – 148,215 miles
  • 2017 – 137,759 miles
  • 2016 – 132,001 miles
  • 2015 – 131,596 miles
  • 2014 – 127,653 miles
  • 2013 – 112,226 miles
  • 2012 – 98,455 miles
  • 2011 – 90,074 miles
  • 2010 – 76,745 miles
  • 2009 – 59,072 miles
  • 2008 – 46,679 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,079 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Under trays

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass170,079 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    170,079 miles
    Test number
    830438869492
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail170,079 miles (+3,059)1 dangerous3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,079 miles
    Test number
    696268201347
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick bothside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass167,020 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    167,020 miles
    Test number
    678313601542
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail167,020 miles (+6,647)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,020 miles
    Test number
    970025809790
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass160,373 miles (+4,436)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    160,373 miles
    Test number
    440606719977
    • AdvisoryUnder trays

  6. Pass155,937 miles (+7,722)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    155,937 miles
    Test number
    287472432449
    • AdvisoryUnder trays

  7. Pass148,215 miles (+10,456)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    148,215 miles
    Test number
    230475029310
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass137,759 miles (+5,758)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    137,759 miles
    Test number
    468429306642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass132,001 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    132,001 miles
    Test number
    423907730740
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail132,001 miles (+405)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,001 miles
    Test number
    571636329062
    • Repaired at testOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail131,596 miles (+3,943)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,596 miles
    Test number
    259946155404
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust hanger broken

  12. Pass127,653 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    127,653 miles
    Test number
    699990374143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail127,652 miles (+15,426)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,652 miles
    Test number
    538257664141
    • DangerousNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass112,226 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    112,226 miles
    Test number
    126400453155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail112,226 miles (+13,771)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,226 miles
    Test number
    176770153106
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass98,455 miles (+8,381)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2013
    Odometer
    98,455 miles
    Test number
    936536422185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass90,074 miles (+13,329)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    90,074 miles
    Test number
    685402231144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass76,745 miles (+17,673)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    76,745 miles
    Test number
    552744930119
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass59,072 miles (+12,393)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    59,072 miles
    Test number
    971386039143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,679 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2009
    Odometer
    46,679 miles
    Test number
    153760848118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 VSL

Does LR05 VSL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 VSL expired on 17 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 VSL?
The MOT on LR05 VSL expired on 17 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 VSL done?
LR05 VSL was recorded at 170,079 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2023, an average of 8,049 miles a year.
Has LR05 VSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 VSL has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LR05 VSL 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 VSL find?
LR05 VSL passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2023 with 1 minor defect: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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