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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LR05 VTOMOT history

LR05 VTO is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 14 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 28 Jan 2025 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 152,062 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2024.

LR05 VTO silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Jan 2025
Mileage
152,062 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2024
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,666 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 VTO
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
14 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 VTO was last recorded at 152,062 miles on 29 Jan 2024, 2,358 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,704 miles · 24 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
2,358 miles
Average per year
7,666 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 152,062 miles
  • 2023 – 149,704 miles
  • 2021 – 147,575 miles
  • 2020 – 144,283 miles
  • 2019 – 138,481 miles
  • 2018 – 134,175 miles
  • 2017 – 126,806 miles
  • 2016 – 120,159 miles
  • 2015 – 113,596 miles
  • 2014 – 105,742 miles
  • 2013 – 100,214 miles
  • 2012 – 91,322 miles
  • 2011 – 80,396 miles
  • 2010 – 59,896 miles
  • 2008 – 31,335 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,062 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2011

Full MOT history

20 tests since 30 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,062 miles (+2,358)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    152,062 miles
    Test number
    189040942508
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass149,704 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    149,704 miles
    Test number
    755305978700
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail149,688 miles (+2,113)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,688 miles
    Test number
    393581330092
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass147,575 miles (+3,292)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    147,575 miles
    Test number
    131766903288
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Pass144,283 miles (+5,802)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    144,283 miles
    Test number
    590626284170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass138,481 miles (+4,306)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    138,481 miles
    Test number
    160786717269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass134,175 miles (+7,369)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    134,175 miles
    Test number
    503487683408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass126,806 miles (+6,647)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    126,806 miles
    Test number
    910411344546
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre inner sidewall perished

  9. Pass120,159 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    120,159 miles
    Test number
    158224498632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail120,105 miles (+6,509)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,105 miles
    Test number
    953085936594
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass113,596 miles (+7,854)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    113,596 miles
    Test number
    860119298501
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass105,742 miles (+5,528)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    105,742 miles
    Test number
    505107064200
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteCenter exhaust mounting missing

  13. Pass100,214 miles6 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    100,214 miles
    Test number
    517581093102
    • NoteEML light on
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear tyres worn low
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  14. Fail100,214 miles (+8,892)3 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,214 miles
    Test number
    156280093129
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • NoteEML light on
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear tyres worn low
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  15. Pass91,322 miles3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    91,322 miles
    Test number
    979218082198
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteNearside front fog light not working

  16. Fail91,322 miles (+10,926)2 failures4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,322 miles
    Test number
    957228982109
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteNearside front fog light not working

  17. Pass80,396 miles1 advisory8 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    80,396 miles
    Test number
    246807081437
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts
    • NoteEngine management lamp illuminated
    • NoteEngine undertray fitted
    • NoteFront brake discs wearing
    • NoteNearside rear parking brake performance becoming low
    • NotePlastic outer sill covers fitted
    • NotePlastic undertrays fitted over the majority of the vehicle underside preventing a full inspection of the front to rear fuel and brake lines
    • NoteUnable to view the under bonnet fuel and brake lines fully

  18. Fail80,396 miles (+20,500)2 failures1 advisory8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,396 miles
    Test number
    337717081111
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts
    • NoteEngine management lamp illuminated
    • NoteEngine undertray fitted
    • NoteFront brake discs wearing
    • NoteNearside rear parking brake performance becoming low
    • NotePlastic outer sill covers fitted
    • NotePlastic undertrays fitted over the majority of the vehicle underside preventing a full inspection of the front to rear fuel and brake lines
    • NoteUnable to view the under bonnet fuel and brake lines fully

  19. Pass59,896 miles (+28,561)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    59,896 miles
    Test number
    614187220065
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass31,335 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    31,335 miles
    Test number
    831971928147
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LR05 VTO

Does LR05 VTO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 VTO expired on 28 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 VTO?
The MOT on LR05 VTO expired on 28 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 VTO done?
LR05 VTO was recorded at 152,062 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2024, an average of 7,666 miles a year.
Has LR05 VTO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 VTO has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LR05 VTO 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 VTO find?
LR05 VTO passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2024 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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