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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LR05 ZWWMOT history

LR05 ZWW is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 221,837 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

LR05 ZWW silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Nov 2026
Mileage
221,837 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,915 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 ZWW
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
30 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 ZWW was last recorded at 221,837 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 7,186 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
214,651 miles · 23 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
7,186 miles
Average per year
9,915 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 221,837 miles
  • 2024 – 214,651 miles
  • 2023 – 207,019 miles
  • 2022 – 198,364 miles
  • 2021 – 183,925 miles
  • 2020 – 176,926 miles
  • 2019 – 155,647 miles
  • 2018 – 133,899 miles
  • 2017 – 119,164 miles
  • 2016 – 108,287 miles
  • 2015 – 101,378 miles
  • 2014 – 93,506 miles
  • 2013 – 85,672 miles
  • 2012 – 78,871 miles
  • 2010 – 64,239 miles
  • 2009 – 55,556 miles
  • 2008 – 47,814 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass221,837 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Off side and near side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Off side and near side rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded off side and near side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under vehicle suspension, steering, brakes and body
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Off side and near side (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive off side and near side rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Off side and near side front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Off side and near side rear (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryUnder trays fittedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • General corrosion under vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust secure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass221,837 miles (+7,186)1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    221,837 miles
    Test number
    925098105076
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Off side and near side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Off side and near side rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded off side and near side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under vehicle suspension, steering, brakes and body
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Off side and near side (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive off side and near side rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Off side and near side front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Off side and near side rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  2. Pass214,651 miles (+7,632)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    214,651 miles
    Test number
    792061969195
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Off side and near side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Off side and near side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Off side and near side rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Off side and near side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust secure
    • AdvisoryUnder tray loose
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  3. Pass207,019 miles (+8,655)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    207,019 miles
    Test number
    383979107999
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Off side and near side rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Off side and near side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing from inner edge and has a cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner and outer edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust secure
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  4. Pass198,364 miles (+14,439)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    198,364 miles
    Test number
    798897135520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass183,925 miles (+6,999)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    183,925 miles
    Test number
    143127232470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass176,926 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    176,926 miles
    Test number
    762086681589
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Off side and near side rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive under trays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion at rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing from inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOff side and near side Head lamps slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and slightly wearing from inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp broken but exhaust system secure
  7. Fail176,925 miles (+21,278)1 dangerous12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,925 miles
    Test number
    190410498772
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Off side and near side rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive under trays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion at rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing from inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOff side and near side Head lamps slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and slightly wearing from inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp broken but exhaust system secure
  8. Pass155,647 miles (+21,748)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    155,647 miles
    Test number
    614632549439
    • AdvisoryEngine cover/under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake efficiency low but passed brake test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing from inner and outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside repeater lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass133,899 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    133,899 miles
    Test number
    881592855733
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  10. Fail133,898 miles (+14,734)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,898 miles
    Test number
    290645758860
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4 mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  11. Pass119,164 miles (+10,877)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    119,164 miles
    Test number
    223466548169
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is worn on inner and outer walls (under inflation)
  12. Pass108,287 miles (+6,909)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    108,287 miles
    Test number
    574180656914
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2 mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass101,378 miles (+38)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2016
    Odometer
    101,378 miles
    Test number
    458917015112
    • NoteOil leak
  14. Fail101,340 miles (+7,834)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,340 miles
    Test number
    255525015134
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
  15. Pass93,506 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    93,506 miles
    Test number
    245430524100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail93,439 miles (+7,767)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,439 miles
    Test number
    975456614104
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass85,672 miles (+64)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    85,672 miles
    Test number
    688349813189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Fail85,608 miles (+6,737)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,608 miles
    Test number
    168156213182
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass78,871 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    78,871 miles
    Test number
    239631912112
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. PassMileage not read2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    835320921120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteN/S/F Tyre Wearing On Outer Edge
  21. Pass64,239 miles (+8,683)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2011
    Odometer
    64,239 miles
    Test number
    411530900148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass55,556 miles (+7,742)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2010
    Odometer
    55,556 miles
    Test number
    761939799033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,814 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2009
    Odometer
    47,814 miles
    Test number
    581004628152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 ZWW

Does LR05 ZWW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 ZWW is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR05 ZWW?
The MOT on LR05 ZWW is valid until 28 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 ZWW done?
LR05 ZWW was recorded at 221,837 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 9,915 miles a year.
Has LR05 ZWW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 ZWW has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on LR05 ZWW 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 ZWW find?
LR05 ZWW passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 12 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play off side and near side rear; brake hose slightly deteriorated off side and near side rear, and 10 more.

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