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Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LR05 YAXMOT history

LR05 YAX is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 102,447 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

LR05 YAX grey Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
102,447 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,729 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 YAX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 YAX was last recorded at 102,447 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 7,048 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,399 miles · 14 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
7,048 miles
Average per year
3,729 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,447 miles
  • 2025 – 95,399 miles
  • 2023 – 80,048 miles
  • 2021 – 70,907 miles
  • 2020 – 62,075 miles
  • 2019 – 62,062 miles
  • 2018 – 61,558 miles
  • 2017 – 60,495 miles
  • 2016 – 60,226 miles
  • 2015 – 59,579 miles
  • 2014 – 56,150 miles
  • 2013 – 55,148 miles
  • 2012 – 52,716 miles
  • 2011 – 50,072 miles
  • 2010 – 44,306 miles
  • 2009 – 37,776 miles
  • 2008 – 33,947 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,447 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass102,447 miles (+7,048)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    102,447 miles
    Test number
    692505873937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass95,399 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    95,399 miles
    Test number
    874098318439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail95,397 miles (+15,349)2 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,397 miles
    Test number
    302572408454
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass80,048 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    80,048 miles
    Test number
    636981611982
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  5. Fail80,045 miles (+9,138)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,045 miles
    Test number
    101447727661
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorBrake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  6. Pass70,907 miles (+8,832)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    70,907 miles
    Test number
    902286494332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass62,075 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    62,075 miles
    Test number
    538851492678
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass62,062 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    62,062 miles
    Test number
    761188700482
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail62,062 miles (+504)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,062 miles
    Test number
    401523493623
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass61,558 miles (+1,063)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    61,558 miles
    Test number
    390060919416
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust bracket broken

  11. Pass60,495 miles (+269)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    60,495 miles
    Test number
    514084298236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass60,226 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    60,226 miles
    Test number
    508105651311
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  13. Fail60,226 miles (+28)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,226 miles
    Test number
    496912657832
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  14. Fail60,198 miles (+619)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,198 miles
    Test number
    959611055955
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low both (1.8)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass59,579 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    59,579 miles
    Test number
    595492115135
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn from inside edge

  16. Fail59,578 miles (+3,428)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,578 miles
    Test number
    299782515192
    • FailureInner Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn from inside edge

  17. Pass56,150 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    56,150 miles
    Test number
    338951004111
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNsf tyre inner sidewall slightly deterrtiorated
    • NoteOsf inner sidewall slightly deteriorated

  18. Fail56,150 miles (+1,002)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,150 miles
    Test number
    715881104122
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNsf tyre inner sidewall slightly deterrtiorated
    • NoteOsf inner sidewall slightly deteriorated

  19. Pass55,148 miles (+2,432)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    55,148 miles
    Test number
    209436913416
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNsf and osf tyres wearing thin on inner edge (rubbing on sidewall)

  20. Pass52,716 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    52,716 miles
    Test number
    138888502106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail52,716 miles (+2,644)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,716 miles
    Test number
    766958102105
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass50,072 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    50,072 miles
    Test number
    769359301139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail50,072 miles (+5,766)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,072 miles
    Test number
    228919201435
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  24. Pass44,306 miles (+6,530)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    44,306 miles
    Test number
    953521810170
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass37,776 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    37,776 miles
    Test number
    674996099009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  26. Fail37,776 miles (+3,829)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,776 miles
    Test number
    292986099099
    • FailureOffside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass33,947 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    33,947 miles
    Test number
    270550718160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 YAX

Does LR05 YAX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 YAX is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 YAX?
The MOT on LR05 YAX is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 YAX done?
LR05 YAX was recorded at 102,447 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 3,729 miles a year.
Has LR05 YAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 YAX has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LR05 YAX 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 YAX find?
LR05 YAX passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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