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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LR05 ZYFMOT history

LR05 ZYF is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 28 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 28 Sept 2023 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 167,307 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Sept 2022.

LR05 ZYF silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Sept 2023
Mileage
167,307 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2022
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,023 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 ZYF
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
28 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 ZYF was last recorded at 167,307 miles on 29 Sept 2022, 6,802 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Apr 2010: 59,839 miles, lower than 59,870 miles on 24 Apr 2009.

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
160,505 miles · 14 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
6,802 miles
Average per year
8,023 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 167,307 miles
  • 2021 – 160,505 miles
  • 2020 – 157,968 miles
  • 2019 – 151,138 miles
  • 2018 – 143,700 miles
  • 2017 – 137,066 miles
  • 2016 – 130,594 miles
  • 2015 – 120,830 miles
  • 2014 – 113,245 miles
  • 2013 – 101,474 miles
  • 2012 – 88,638 miles
  • 2011 – 77,652 miles
  • 2010 – 59,839 miles
  • 2009 – 59,870 miles
  • 2008 – 51,662 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,307 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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.

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,307 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    167,307 miles
    Test number
    642448120959
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail167,307 miles (+6,802)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,307 miles
    Test number
    868936950510
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass160,505 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    160,505 miles
    Test number
    714105275523
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail160,502 miles (+2,534)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,502 miles
    Test number
    822841308129
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass157,968 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    157,968 miles
    Test number
    639378813527
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail157,966 miles (+6,828)1 dangerous4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,966 miles
    Test number
    891693137074
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass151,138 miles (+7,438)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    151,138 miles
    Test number
    713699027330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass143,700 miles (+6,634)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    143,700 miles
    Test number
    596117247138
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass137,066 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    137,066 miles
    Test number
    553840456020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail137,052 miles (+6,458)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,052 miles
    Test number
    356710863050
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass130,594 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    130,594 miles
    Test number
    789130283621
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

  12. Fail130,586 miles (+9,756)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,586 miles
    Test number
    650389646555
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass120,830 miles (+7,585)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    120,830 miles
    Test number
    396774015190
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass113,245 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    113,245 miles
    Test number
    955073014101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail113,239 miles (+173)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,239 miles
    Test number
    746655004155
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  16. Fail113,066 miles (+11,592)9 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,066 miles
    Test number
    339327284047
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Pass101,474 miles (+12,836)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    101,474 miles
    Test number
    188746503101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass88,638 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    88,638 miles
    Test number
    337888012107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail88,616 miles (+10,964)2 dangerous1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,616 miles
    Test number
    726816612171
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  20. Pass77,652 miles (+113)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    77,652 miles
    Test number
    769232711156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail77,539 miles (+17,700)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,539 miles
    Test number
    819616701135
    • FailureFront Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Pass59,839 miles (-31)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    59,839 miles
    Test number
    552734610193
    • NoteRear brake pads look low
    • NoteSlight movement in both steering rack ends

  23. Pass59,870 miles (+8,208)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    59,870 miles
    Test number
    553674719195
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass51,662 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    51,662 miles
    Test number
    790301928157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 ZYF

Does LR05 ZYF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 ZYF expired on 28 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 ZYF?
The MOT on LR05 ZYF expired on 28 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 ZYF done?
LR05 ZYF was recorded at 167,307 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2022, an average of 8,023 miles a year.
Has LR05 ZYF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 ZYF has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LR05 ZYF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Apr 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR05 ZYF find?
LR05 ZYF passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2022 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front inner track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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