
Mercedes-Benz C
Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc
LR05 VTAMOT history
LR05 VTA is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 20 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 25 Feb 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 66,128 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 Feb 2026
- Mileage
- 66,128 mi
- At MOT on 26 Feb 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 1,681 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR05 VTA
- 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 expired on 25 Feb 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Feb 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR05 VTA was last recorded at 66,128 miles on 26 Feb 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 66,126 miles · 25 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 1,681 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 66,128 miles
- 2021 – 65,225 miles
- 2020 – 63,404 miles
- 2019 – 62,588 miles
- 2018 – 59,699 miles
- 2017 – 57,346 miles
- 2016 – 55,125 miles
- 2015 – 52,176 miles
- 2014 – 50,123 miles
- 2013 – 48,279 miles
- 2012 – 46,231 miles
- 2011 – 45,027 miles
- 2010 – 42,716 miles
- 2009 – 39,669 miles
- 2008 – 37,760 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 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.
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2013
Full MOT history
21 tests since 12 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass66,128 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 66,128 miles
- Test number
- 111451981625
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail66,126 miles (+901)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,126 miles
- Test number
- 383236499801
- MajorNearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass65,225 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 65,225 miles
- Test number
- 523894440283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,225 miles (+493)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,225 miles
- Test number
- 861076569590
- Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Pass64,732 miles (+1,328)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2022
- Odometer
- 64,732 miles
- Test number
- 876144709448
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S + O/S (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play N/S + O/S (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass63,404 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2021
- Odometer
- 63,404 miles
- Test number
- 517999224772
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Fail63,404 miles (+816)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,404 miles
- Test number
- 772344323443
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Pass62,588 miles (+2,889)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2020
- Odometer
- 62,588 miles
- Test number
- 873546194089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,699 miles (+46)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2019
- Odometer
- 59,699 miles
- Test number
- 724786662062
- AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Fail59,653 miles (+2,307)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,653 miles
- Test number
- 272672652652
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Pass57,346 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2018
- Odometer
- 57,346 miles
- Test number
- 731161736553
- AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Fail57,346 miles (+2,221)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,346 miles
- Test number
- 408485093803
- FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Pass55,125 miles (+2,949)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2017
- Odometer
- 55,125 miles
- Test number
- 997045149763
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,176 miles (+2,053)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 52,176 miles
- Test number
- 509160825132
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,123 miles (+1,844)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 50,123 miles
- Test number
- 656088724198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,279 miles (+2,048)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 48,279 miles
- Test number
- 197686633133
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteSlight damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall
Pass46,231 miles (+1,204)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 46,231 miles
- Test number
- 335426922190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,027 miles (+2,311)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 45,027 miles
- Test number
- 965394151140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,716 miles (+3,047)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2011
- Odometer
- 42,716 miles
- Test number
- 534151440195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,669 miles (+1,909)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 39,669 miles
- Test number
- 490788209135
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,760 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 37,760 miles
- Test number
- 533083208190
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Questions about LR05 VTA
- Does LR05 VTA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR05 VTA expired on 25 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR05 VTA?
- The MOT on LR05 VTA expired on 25 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR05 VTA done?
- LR05 VTA was recorded at 66,128 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2025, an average of 1,681 miles a year.
- Has LR05 VTA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR05 VTA has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on LR05 VTA 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 VTA find?
- LR05 VTA passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.
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