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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LR05 VVCMOT history

LR05 VVC is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 27 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 18 Feb 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 113,080 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2025.

LR05 VVC silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Feb 2026
Mileage
113,080 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,097 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 VVC
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 18 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 VVC was last recorded at 113,080 miles on 19 Feb 2025, 4,379 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,701 miles · 12 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
4,379 miles
Average per year
5,097 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 113,080 miles
  • 2024 – 108,701 miles
  • 2023 – 99,654 miles
  • 2022 – 99,419 miles
  • 2021 – 95,438 miles
  • 2020 – 92,118 miles
  • 2019 – 85,596 miles
  • 2018 – 79,785 miles
  • 2017 – 74,574 miles
  • 2016 – 69,785 miles
  • 2015 – 65,006 miles
  • 2014 – 60,460 miles
  • 2013 – 55,194 miles
  • 2012 – 51,432 miles
  • 2011 – 48,608 miles
  • 2010 – 45,875 miles
  • 2009 – 36,747 miles
  • 2008 – 27,185 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,080 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,080 miles (+4,379)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    113,080 miles
    Test number
    129371282818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass108,701 miles (+9,047)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    108,701 miles
    Test number
    652547179509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass99,654 miles (+235)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    99,654 miles
    Test number
    700799401858
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber corroded both side
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear

  4. Fail99,419 miles (+3,981)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,419 miles
    Test number
    995880150726
    • DangerousOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass95,438 miles (+1,008)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    95,438 miles
    Test number
    679951594182
    • AdvisoryOffside Front mirror slightly affecting

  6. Fail94,430 miles (+2,312)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,430 miles
    Test number
    319914298527
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass92,118 miles (+6,522)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    92,118 miles
    Test number
    208152078494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass85,596 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    85,596 miles
    Test number
    333479524961
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail85,593 miles (+5,808)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,593 miles
    Test number
    376316966106
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass79,785 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    79,785 miles
    Test number
    721079381682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail79,784 miles (+788)4 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,784 miles
    Test number
    192712556343
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake hose slightly perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake hose slightly perished

  12. Pass78,996 miles (+4,422)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    78,996 miles
    Test number
    961854840009
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass74,574 miles (+4,789)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    74,574 miles
    Test number
    646000087445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,785 miles (+4,779)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    69,785 miles
    Test number
    749392402897
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass65,006 miles (+4,546)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    65,006 miles
    Test number
    407084405200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass60,460 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    60,460 miles
    Test number
    116635974107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail60,460 miles (+5,266)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,460 miles
    Test number
    349854174180
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass55,194 miles (+3,762)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    55,194 miles
    Test number
    236086673131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,432 miles (+2,824)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    51,432 miles
    Test number
    705490282106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,608 miles (+2,733)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    48,608 miles
    Test number
    979849611190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,875 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    45,875 miles
    Test number
    201957910158
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  22. Fail45,872 miles (+9,125)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,872 miles
    Test number
    734947610180
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  23. Pass36,747 miles (+9,562)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    36,747 miles
    Test number
    403264719134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    27,185 miles
    Test number
    243025908496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 VVC

Does LR05 VVC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 VVC expired on 18 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 VVC?
The MOT on LR05 VVC expired on 18 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 VVC done?
LR05 VVC was recorded at 113,080 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2025, an average of 5,097 miles a year.
Has LR05 VVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 VVC has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LR05 VVC 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 VVC find?
LR05 VVC passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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