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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LS05 BYGMOT history

LS05 BYG is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 23 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 118,542 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

LS05 BYG silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jan 2027
Mileage
118,542 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,774 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 BYG
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
23 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 BYG was last recorded at 118,542 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 10,616 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,926 miles · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
10,616 miles
Average per year
5,774 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,542 miles
  • 2025 – 107,926 miles
  • 2024 – 104,225 miles
  • 2022 – 92,825 miles
  • 2021 – 87,954 miles
  • 2020 – 80,016 miles
  • 2019 – 70,519 miles
  • 2018 – 61,737 miles
  • 2017 – 51,667 miles
  • 2016 – 49,386 miles
  • 2015 – 45,696 miles
  • 2014 – 41,994 miles
  • 2012 – 35,223 miles
  • 2011 – 30,321 miles
  • 2010 – 25,204 miles
  • 2009 – 19,983 miles
  • 2008 – 16,624 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,542 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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass118,542 miles (+10,616)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    118,542 miles
    Test number
    734126160178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass107,926 miles (+3,701)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    107,926 miles
    Test number
    361437021872
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass104,225 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    104,225 miles
    Test number
    179642797754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail104,225 miles (+11,400)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,225 miles
    Test number
    388153876487
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  5. Pass92,825 miles (+4,871)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    92,825 miles
    Test number
    213023156276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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. Pass87,954 miles (+7,938)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    87,954 miles
    Test number
    519385658747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass80,016 miles (+9,497)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    80,016 miles
    Test number
    922092978080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass70,519 miles (+8,782)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    70,519 miles
    Test number
    392392305178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass61,737 miles (+10,070)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    61,737 miles
    Test number
    564547339499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass51,667 miles (+2,281)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    51,667 miles
    Test number
    831339532814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass49,386 miles (+3,690)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    49,386 miles
    Test number
    705671346412
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn slightly on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass45,696 miles (+3,702)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    45,696 miles
    Test number
    785948175059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass41,994 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    41,994 miles
    Test number
    386614604190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail41,994 miles (+6,771)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,994 miles
    Test number
    249682104415
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  15. Pass35,223 miles (+4,902)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    35,223 miles
    Test number
    928831452163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    30,321 miles
    Test number
    389138831156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail30,321 miles (+5,117)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,321 miles
    Test number
    357047031141
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass25,204 miles (+5,221)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    25,204 miles
    Test number
    361432930111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Pass19,983 miles (+3,359)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    19,983 miles
    Test number
    271076549478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass16,624 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2009
    Odometer
    16,624 miles
    Test number
    794738948119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Questions about LS05 BYG

Does LS05 BYG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS05 BYG is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS05 BYG?
The MOT on LS05 BYG is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS05 BYG done?
LS05 BYG was recorded at 118,542 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 5,774 miles a year.
Has LS05 BYG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 BYG has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LS05 BYG 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 LS05 BYG find?
LS05 BYG passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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