Mercedes-Benz C
Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc
LR05 YCFMOT history
LR05 YCF is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 22 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 101,505 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 101,505 mi
- At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 19 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,215 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR05 YCF
- 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
- 22 Apr 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR05 YCF was last recorded at 101,505 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 101,505 miles · 24 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,215 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 101,505 miles
- 2024 – 95,503 miles
- 2023 – 85,820 miles
- 2022 – 81,006 miles
- 2021 – 73,713 miles
- 2020 – 65,555 miles
- 2018 – 58,135 miles
- 2017 – 55,136 miles
- 2016 – 52,430 miles
- 2015 – 48,972 miles
- 2014 – 45,361 miles
- 2013 – 41,415 miles
- 2012 – 35,369 miles
- 2011 – 33,188 miles
- 2010 – 30,840 miles
- 2009 – 27,249 miles
- 2008 – 25,925 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass101,505 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Exhaust mounting defective
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Central Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
25 tests since 18 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass101,505 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 101,505 miles
- Test number
- 816043401113
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail101,505 miles1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,505 miles
- Test number
- 697181525558
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass157,540 km5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 157,540 km
- Test number
- 849439287332
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts
- 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))
Fail157,540 km2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,540 km
- Test number
- 183955560347
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass95,503 miles2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 95,503 miles
- Test number
- 383633009432
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Fail95,503 miles (+9,683)2 repaired2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,503 miles
- Test number
- 826328266416
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Pass85,820 miles (+4,814)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 85,820 miles
- Test number
- 327455283829
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,006 miles (+11)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 81,006 miles
- Test number
- 421973428558
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail80,995 miles (+7,282)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,995 miles
- Test number
- 263055553345
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass73,713 miles (+8,158)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 73,713 miles
- Test number
- 627876069038
- AdvisorySteering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))
Pass65,555 miles (+85)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 65,555 miles
- Test number
- 103998821966
- MinorFront Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail65,470 miles (+7,335)3 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,470 miles
- Test number
- 132810420076
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorFront Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass58,135 miles (+2,999)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 58,135 miles
- Test number
- 138934400581
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,136 miles (+2,706)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 55,136 miles
- Test number
- 816446036770
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on outer edge
Pass52,430 miles (+3,458)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 52,430 miles
- Test number
- 890443120595
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,972 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 48,972 miles
- Test number
- 490022658691
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,972 miles (+3,611)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,972 miles
- Test number
- 671938390394
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass45,361 miles (+3,946)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 45,361 miles
- Test number
- 126315514343
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,415 miles (+6,046)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 41,415 miles
- Test number
- 169037613370
- NoteSlight splits in both front tyres on inner wall
Pass35,369 miles (+2,181)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 35,369 miles
- Test number
- 578867012327
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,188 miles (+2,348)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 33,188 miles
- Test number
- 765585011343
- DangerousNail in offside rear tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass30,840 miles (+823)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 30,840 miles
- Test number
- 384208770276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,017 miles (+2,768)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 30,017 miles
- Test number
- 431899310101
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Pass27,249 miles (+1,324)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 27,249 miles
- Test number
- 440657209104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,925 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 25,925 miles
- Test number
- 340819208171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR05 YCF
- Does LR05 YCF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 YCF is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR05 YCF?
- The MOT on LR05 YCF is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR05 YCF done?
- LR05 YCF was recorded at 101,505 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 4,215 miles a year.
- Has LR05 YCF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR05 YCF has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on LR05 YCF 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 YCF find?
- LR05 YCF passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.
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