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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LR05 XZXMOT history

LR05 XZX is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 26 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 120,214 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

LR05 XZX silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
120,214 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,189 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 XZX
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
26 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 XZX was last recorded at 120,214 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 1,933 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,281 miles · 25 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,933 miles
Average per year
5,189 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,214 miles
  • 2025 – 118,281 miles
  • 2024 – 115,585 miles
  • 2023 – 112,567 miles
  • 2022 – 109,448 miles
  • 2021 – 106,866 miles
  • 2020 – 105,203 miles
  • 2018 – 100,939 miles
  • 2017 – 96,095 miles
  • 2016 – 89,028 miles
  • 2015 – 80,894 miles
  • 2014 – 72,844 miles
  • 2013 – 64,063 miles
  • 2012 – 54,998 miles
  • 2011 – 45,569 miles
  • 2010 – 36,941 miles
  • 2009 – 32,688 miles
  • 2008 – 28,501 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,214 miles
  • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides.

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 Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass120,214 miles (+1,933)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    120,214 miles
    Test number
    385955900592
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides.

  2. Pass118,281 miles (+2,696)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    118,281 miles
    Test number
    402737699191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass115,585 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    115,585 miles
    Test number
    855632235593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail115,570 miles (+3,003)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,570 miles
    Test number
    181009258497
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  5. Pass112,567 miles (+3,119)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    112,567 miles
    Test number
    487699788086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass109,448 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    109,448 miles
    Test number
    973191751629
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated out of shape but still functioning (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated out of shape but still functioning (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail109,448 miles (+2,582)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,448 miles
    Test number
    449452738253
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated out of shape but still functioning (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated out of shape but still functioning (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass106,866 miles (+1,663)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    106,866 miles
    Test number
    893785658621
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass105,203 miles (+4,264)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    105,203 miles
    Test number
    434311151540
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass100,939 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    100,939 miles
    Test number
    772317013359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail100,939 miles (+4,844)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,939 miles
    Test number
    468344580622
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass96,095 miles (+7,067)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    96,095 miles
    Test number
    658838138488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass89,028 miles (+8,134)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    89,028 miles
    Test number
    485575090371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass80,894 miles (+8,050)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    80,894 miles
    Test number
    296202935194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass72,844 miles (+8,781)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    72,844 miles
    Test number
    279175934168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,063 miles (+9,065)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2014
    Odometer
    64,063 miles
    Test number
    557574933196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,998 miles (+9,429)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2013
    Odometer
    54,998 miles
    Test number
    238188132176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,569 miles (+8,628)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    45,569 miles
    Test number
    777947331110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,941 miles (+4,253)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2011
    Odometer
    36,941 miles
    Test number
    260301530464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,688 miles (+4,187)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2010
    Odometer
    32,688 miles
    Test number
    242209839461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,501 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2009
    Odometer
    28,501 miles
    Test number
    671381848174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 XZX

Does LR05 XZX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 XZX is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 XZX?
The MOT on LR05 XZX is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 XZX done?
LR05 XZX was recorded at 120,214 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 5,189 miles a year.
Has LR05 XZX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 XZX has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LR05 XZX 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 XZX find?
LR05 XZX passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides.; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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