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Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc

LR05 YAAMOT history

LR05 YAA is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 21 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 12 Oct 2023 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 172,690 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2022.

LR05 YAA grey Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Oct 2023
Mileage
172,690 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2022
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,860 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 YAA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 YAA was last recorded at 172,690 miles on 13 Oct 2022, 30,506 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Dec 2014: 109,504 miles, lower than 190,149 miles on 16 Nov 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
142,184 miles · 15 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
30,506 miles
Average per year
9,860 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 172,690 miles
  • 2021 – 142,184 miles
  • 2020 – 131,635 miles
  • 2019 – 127,829 miles
  • 2018 – 125,907 miles
  • 2017 – 123,401 miles
  • 2016 – 119,349 miles
  • 2015 – 114,937 miles
  • 2014 – 109,504 miles
  • 2013 – 190,149 miles
  • 2012 – 164,415 miles
  • 2011 – 126,167 miles
  • 2010 – 96,539 miles
  • 2009 – 63,290 miles
  • 2008 – 30,689 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,690 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Light switch defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 19 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,690 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    172,690 miles
    Test number
    851549521279
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail172,690 miles (+30,506)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,690 miles
    Test number
    478528178857
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass142,184 miles (+10,549)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    142,184 miles
    Test number
    574307596563
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass131,635 miles (+7)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    131,635 miles
    Test number
    977490188070
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryLight switch defective
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covers

  5. Fail131,628 miles (+3,799)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,628 miles
    Test number
    232679670143
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high bulb fitted incorrect (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryLight switch defective
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covers

  6. Pass127,829 miles (+1,922)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    127,829 miles
    Test number
    764833142075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass125,907 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    125,907 miles
    Test number
    495348034804
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail125,899 miles (+2,498)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,899 miles
    Test number
    182671925160
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear steel arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear steel arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass123,401 miles (+4,052)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    123,401 miles
    Test number
    447748929671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass119,349 miles (+4,412)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    119,349 miles
    Test number
    952064976501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass114,937 miles (+5,433)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    114,937 miles
    Test number
    251565688462
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass109,504 miles (-80,645)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    109,504 miles
    Test number
    175155634380
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge slightly

  13. Pass190,149 miles (+40)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    190,149 miles
    Test number
    227580423359
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteN/s/r tyre starting to wear low on tread

  14. Fail190,109 miles (+25,694)1 failure5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,109 miles
    Test number
    485635313314
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to wear low on tread
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s front tyre worn on inner edge

  15. Pass164,415 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    164,415 miles
    Test number
    287437912395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail164,378 miles (+38,211)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,378 miles
    Test number
    765352912338
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass126,167 miles (+92)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    126,167 miles
    Test number
    228999651157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail126,075 miles (+29,536)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,075 miles
    Test number
    867035651155
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  19. Pass96,539 miles (+33,249)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    96,539 miles
    Test number
    562455160163
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass63,290 miles (+32,601)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2010
    Odometer
    63,290 miles
    Test number
    270166549442
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass30,689 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2009
    Odometer
    30,689 miles
    Test number
    241120948142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 YAA

Does LR05 YAA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 YAA expired on 12 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 YAA?
The MOT on LR05 YAA expired on 12 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 YAA done?
LR05 YAA was recorded at 172,690 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2022, an average of 9,860 miles a year.
Has LR05 YAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 YAA has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LR05 YAA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Dec 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR05 YAA find?
LR05 YAA passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2022 with 6 advisories: front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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