Mercedes-Benz C
Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc
LR05 VUDMOT history
LR05 VUD is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 27 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 2 Jan 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 96,618 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jan 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 2 Jan 2026
- Mileage
- 96,618 mi
- At MOT on 3 Jan 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,202 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR05 VUD
- 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
- 27 Apr 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 2 Jan 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Jan 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR05 VUD was last recorded at 96,618 miles on 3 Jan 2025, 1,499 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 95,119 miles · 18 Feb 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 1,499 miles
- Average per year
- 5,202 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 96,618 miles
- 2023 – 95,119 miles
- 2022 – 93,596 miles
- 2021 – 89,922 miles
- 2020 – 87,798 miles
- 2019 – 84,716 miles
- 2018 – 80,076 miles
- 2017 – 76,213 miles
- 2016 – 71,162 miles
- 2015 – 64,701 miles
- 2014 – 57,843 miles
- 2013 – 50,506 miles
- 2012 – 42,206 miles
- 2011 – 34,664 miles
- 2010 – 28,550 miles
- 2009 – 18,176 miles
- 2008 – 10,351 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass96,618 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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.
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Exhaust system rattles
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
22 tests since 4 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass96,618 miles (+1,499)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 96,618 miles
- Test number
- 155993155551
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass95,119 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 95,119 miles
- Test number
- 981298990603
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail95,119 miles (+1,523)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,119 miles
- Test number
- 259403239953
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass93,596 miles (+3,674)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 93,596 miles
- Test number
- 130694120268
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass89,922 miles (+2,124)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 89,922 miles
- Test number
- 680359181748
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass87,798 miles (+40)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 87,798 miles
- Test number
- 615601397390
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail87,758 miles (+3,042)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,758 miles
- Test number
- 591034164834
- MajorExhaust catalytic converter obviously defective rattling inside (8.2.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass84,716 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 84,716 miles
- Test number
- 200070040014
- AdvisoryExhaust system rattles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail84,716 miles (+4,640)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,716 miles
- Test number
- 273663805336
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system rattles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass80,076 miles (+3,863)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 80,076 miles
- Test number
- 891047131127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,213 miles (+5,051)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 76,213 miles
- Test number
- 531382771447
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass71,162 miles (+6,461)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 71,162 miles
- Test number
- 384984421559
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass64,701 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 64,701 miles
- Test number
- 808819745147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,701 miles (+6,858)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,701 miles
- Test number
- 826629645143
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass57,843 miles (+7,337)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 57,843 miles
- Test number
- 989870754124
- 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)
Pass50,506 miles (+8,300)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 50,506 miles
- Test number
- 235824653431
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,206 miles (+7,542)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 42,206 miles
- Test number
- 929383952158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,664 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 34,664 miles
- Test number
- 337487541198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,664 miles (+6,114)1 failure3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,664 miles
- Test number
- 918667741155
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteChild seat fitted in nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of seatbelt
Pass28,550 miles (+10,374)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 28,550 miles
- Test number
- 510235350112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,176 miles (+7,825)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 18,176 miles
- Test number
- 964930959101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,351 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 10,351 miles
- Test number
- 682806958129
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR05 VUD
- Does LR05 VUD currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR05 VUD expired on 2 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR05 VUD?
- The MOT on LR05 VUD expired on 2 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR05 VUD done?
- LR05 VUD was recorded at 96,618 miles at its MOT on 3 Jan 2025, an average of 5,202 miles a year.
- Has LR05 VUD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR05 VUD has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2023.
- Has the mileage on LR05 VUD 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 VUD find?
- LR05 VUD passed its latest MOT on 3 Jan 2025 with 4 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front oil leak, but not excessive; offside rear coil spring worn, and 1 more.
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