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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LR05 VTMMOT history

LR05 VTM is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 13 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 136,136 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

LR05 VTM black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Dec 2026
Mileage
136,136 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,385 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 VTM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 VTM was last recorded at 136,136 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 7,163 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,973 miles · 14 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
7,163 miles
Average per year
6,385 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 136,136 miles
  • 2024 – 128,973 miles
  • 2023 – 110,723 miles
  • 2022 – 95,582 miles
  • 2021 – 89,833 miles
  • 2020 – 83,625 miles
  • 2018 – 81,317 miles
  • 2017 – 75,845 miles
  • 2016 – 71,064 miles
  • 2015 – 66,625 miles
  • 2014 – 62,335 miles
  • 2013 – 58,105 miles
  • 2012 – 53,527 miles
  • 2011 – 50,271 miles
  • 2010 – 43,978 miles
  • 2009 – 38,827 miles
  • 2008 – 23,566 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,136 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.5-2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin suspect on wear wire

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear low, worn on inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 24 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,136 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    136,136 miles
    Test number
    794714469115
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.5-2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail136,136 miles (+7,163)2 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,136 miles
    Test number
    603213118201
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.5-2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass128,973 miles (+1)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    128,973 miles
    Test number
    240523779579
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin suspect on wear wire (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear low, worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail128,972 miles (+6,254)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,972 miles
    Test number
    475532223052
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin suspect on wear wire (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear low, worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass122,718 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    122,718 miles
    Test number
    697437336440
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail122,718 miles (+11,995)3 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,718 miles
    Test number
    545122801396
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass110,723 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    110,723 miles
    Test number
    367309039736
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail110,723 miles (+15,141)3 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,723 miles
    Test number
    804787677790
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass95,582 miles (+5,749)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    95,582 miles
    Test number
    851242588593
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass89,833 miles (+6,208)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    89,833 miles
    Test number
    461112297328
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass83,625 miles (+66)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    83,625 miles
    Test number
    217581080853
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass83,559 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    83,559 miles
    Test number
    129235453259
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc corroded

  13. Fail83,559 miles (+2,242)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,559 miles
    Test number
    180676789721
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryESP fault in digital display but dash warning light not illuminated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc corroded

  14. Pass81,317 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    81,317 miles
    Test number
    141391213443
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryTEMPORARY SECONDARY BONNET RELEASE FITTED

  15. Fail81,317 miles (+5,472)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,317 miles
    Test number
    479970312390
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryTEMPORARY SECONDARY BONNET RELEASE FITTED

  16. Pass75,845 miles (+4,781)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    75,845 miles
    Test number
    828249084722
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded.

  17. Pass71,064 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    71,064 miles
    Test number
    465331112671
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres are wearing on the inner edge and are perished. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted.

  18. Fail71,064 miles (+4,439)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,064 miles
    Test number
    872482938023
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres are wearing on the inner edge and are perished. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted.

  19. Pass66,625 miles (+4,290)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    66,625 miles
    Test number
    866680565143
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteBoth front wipers slightly smearing the screen
    • NoteExhaust is corroded

  20. Pass62,335 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    62,335 miles
    Test number
    229492264109
    • NoteExhaust corroded.

  21. Fail62,335 miles (+4,230)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,335 miles
    Test number
    386072564182
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteCentre/rear exhaust braket insecure.
    • NoteExhaust corroded.

  22. Pass58,105 miles (+4,578)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    58,105 miles
    Test number
    519074763109
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass53,527 miles (+3,256)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    53,527 miles
    Test number
    475313852101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass50,271 miles (+6,293)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    50,271 miles
    Test number
    205584361468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass43,978 miles (+5,151)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    43,978 miles
    Test number
    684098830152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass38,827 miles (+15,261)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2010
    Odometer
    38,827 miles
    Test number
    251638539109
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass23,566 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    23,566 miles
    Test number
    983186318193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail23,561 miles2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,561 miles
    Test number
    393955918118
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteSrs warning light on

Questions about LR05 VTM

Does LR05 VTM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 VTM is valid until 13 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR05 VTM?
The MOT on LR05 VTM is valid until 13 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 VTM done?
LR05 VTM was recorded at 136,136 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 6,385 miles a year.
Has LR05 VTM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 VTM has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LR05 VTM 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 VTM find?
LR05 VTM passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.5-2mm, and 4 more.

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