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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.

LR05 VTA silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass66,128 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. Pass65,225 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    65,225 miles
    Test number
    523894440283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. Pass62,588 miles (+2,889)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2020
    Odometer
    62,588 miles
    Test number
    873546194089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. 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)
  10. 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)
  11. 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)
  12. 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)
  13. Pass55,125 miles (+2,949)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    55,125 miles
    Test number
    997045149763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass52,176 miles (+2,053)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    52,176 miles
    Test number
    509160825132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass50,123 miles (+1,844)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    50,123 miles
    Test number
    656088724198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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
  17. Pass46,231 miles (+1,204)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    46,231 miles
    Test number
    335426922190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,027 miles (+2,311)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    45,027 miles
    Test number
    965394151140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,716 miles (+3,047)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    42,716 miles
    Test number
    534151440195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,669 miles (+1,909)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    39,669 miles
    Test number
    490788209135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. 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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