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Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LR05 VSPMOT history

LR05 VSP is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 15 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 21 Aug 2025 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 131,437 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2024.

LR05 VSP blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Aug 2025
Mileage
131,437 mi
At MOT on 22 Aug 2024
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,334 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 VSP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
15 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 VSP was last recorded at 131,437 miles on 22 Aug 2024, 3,486 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Aug 2011: 58,273 miles, lower than 85,490 miles on 17 Feb 2011.

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
127,951 miles · 28 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
3,486 miles
Average per year
6,334 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 131,437 miles
  • 2023 – 127,951 miles
  • 2022 – 127,917 miles
  • 2021 – 127,487 miles
  • 2020 – 115,698 miles
  • 2019 – 111,435 miles
  • 2018 – 105,578 miles
  • 2017 – 96,454 miles
  • 2016 – 86,902 miles
  • 2015 – 75,778 miles
  • 2014 – 74,990 miles
  • 2013 – 71,478 miles
  • 2012 – 64,174 miles
  • 2011 – 58,273 miles
  • 2010 – 52,063 miles
  • 2009 – 39,791 miles
  • 2008 – 28,372 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,437 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 15 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,437 miles (+3,486)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    131,437 miles
    Test number
    931022704053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass127,951 miles (+34)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    127,951 miles
    Test number
    831050639746
    • AdvisoryRear subframe slight corrosion

  3. Pass127,917 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    127,917 miles
    Test number
    471868481397
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame corroded

  4. Fail127,917 miles (+430)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,917 miles
    Test number
    794001943799
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame corroded

  5. Pass127,487 miles (+11,789)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    127,487 miles
    Test number
    832935650898
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame corroded

  6. Pass115,698 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    115,698 miles
    Test number
    163340657591
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated All hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail115,698 miles (+4,263)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,698 miles
    Test number
    427564753494
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated All hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass111,435 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    111,435 miles
    Test number
    870022313640
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated All have slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective Hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail111,435 miles (+5,857)1 dangerous7 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,435 miles
    Test number
    965286008549
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated All have slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective Hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Check thickness (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass105,578 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    105,578 miles
    Test number
    680919772104
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mount corroded and broke but exhaust secure

  11. Fail105,578 miles (+9,124)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,578 miles
    Test number
    877925647485
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mount corroded and broke but exhaust secure

  12. Pass96,454 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    96,454 miles
    Test number
    696522471918
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 2 (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and suspension corroded

  13. Fail96,454 miles (+9,552)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,454 miles
    Test number
    751631649062
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 2 (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and suspension corroded

  14. Pass86,902 miles (+11,124)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    86,902 miles
    Test number
    819704782194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass75,778 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    75,778 miles
    Test number
    557699885165
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Fail75,771 miles (+781)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,771 miles
    Test number
    788788285157
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteTravel on brake pedal

  17. Pass74,990 miles (+4)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    74,990 miles
    Test number
    635822694139
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear brake discs are corroded

  18. Fail74,986 miles (+3,508)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,986 miles
    Test number
    196911594139
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear brake discs are corroded

  19. Pass71,478 miles (+114)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    71,478 miles
    Test number
    819668793160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are splitting on inner sidewalls 205/55/16

  20. Fail71,364 miles (+7,190)2 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,364 miles
    Test number
    956210393138
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are splitting on inner sidewalls 205/55/16

  21. Fail64,174 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,174 miles
    Test number
    266316902207
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass64,174 miles (+5,901)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    64,174 miles
    Test number
    806196302241
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass58,273 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    58,273 miles
    Test number
    807935111276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail58,273 miles (-27,217)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,273 miles
    Test number
    297465511244
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped and warn

  25. Pass85,490 miles (+33,427)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    85,490 miles
    Test number
    745438641077
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNearside front tyre bald on outer edge.205.55.16
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Pass52,063 miles (+12,272)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    52,063 miles
    Test number
    600240960122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  27. Pass39,791 miles (+11,419)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    39,791 miles
    Test number
    294431249189
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  28. Fail28,372 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,372 miles
    Test number
    502066538155
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  29. Pass28,372 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2009
    Odometer
    28,372 miles
    Test number
    534036938168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 VSP

Does LR05 VSP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 VSP expired on 21 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 VSP?
The MOT on LR05 VSP expired on 21 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 VSP done?
LR05 VSP was recorded at 131,437 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2024, an average of 6,334 miles a year.
Has LR05 VSP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 VSP has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LR05 VSP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Aug 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR05 VSP find?
LR05 VSP passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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